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We understand that re-integrating into society after prison can be difficult. We're here to help.

Prisoner Re-integration

At St Vincent de Paul QLD, we support people re-integrating back into their community after prison, who would otherwise experience homelessness after their release. 

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The St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland is always there, and always will be.
For people exiting correctional centres after a period of incarceration, it can be incredibly difficult to adjust to life in the community. At St Vincent de Paul QLD, we support people re-integrating back into their community after prison, who would otherwise experience homelessness after their release.  
Our Post-Release Supported Accommodation service is for males aged 18 and over who are leaving a Queensland correctional facility into parole supervision. Many of these men will have several complex needs that require support to manage and overcome.  
Our Prisoner Re-integration program provides safe, supported prisoner release accommodation so that unnecessary stays in custody are reduced. We will assess, plan, facilitate, and advocate for you to secure longer-term housing, ultimately aiming to give you the best possible chance to be part of the community once more.   
Assistance includes, but is not limited to: 
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<li>Helping to obtain housing following release from custody, </li>
<li>Helping to improve skills in finding suitable housing and keeping housing longer-term,  </li>
<li>Helping to build capacity to be independent, self-reliant, and connected to a social and community support network.   </li>
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<h3>Where The Service Is Located </h3>
Our Post-Release Supported Accommodation service is in the following four regions in Queensland:   
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Eligibility for the Post-Release Supported Accommodation program is determined by the Queensland Correctional Services (QCS), as QCS is the referral partner for the program.  
Discuss your options with QCS staff, or Re-entry Services staff for assistance in starting the application process.

Are You Eligible?

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We are unable to accept referrals from prisoners, family members, or other service providers for this service.
Referrals to the St Vincent de Paul QLD Post-Release Supported Accommodation program comes directly via Queensland Correctional Services (QCS) and by mutual agreement.  
QCS complete accommodation risk assessments for suitability to the service prior to approving a person suitable.

How To Get Help

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