The Cook Labor Government has provided nearly $4 million to a new youth homelessness initiative to support young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, which is set to open in coming weeks.
The Teenagers in Need of Crisis Accommodation (TINOCA) II project - now known as Djinda, meaning 'star' in the Noongar language - will provide 15 beds across two sites for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness across Perth.
Construction of the purpose-built facility is being funded by Youth Futures, Lotterywest and other donors. The project expands on the existing TINOCA service, which Youth Futures has successfully delivered for more than 20 years.
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