Friendship House
**WINNERS! The volunteers of Friendship House have recently been awarded "2011 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year". A big congratulations to Paul, Jack, Merv and the Team.**
What is Friendship House?
Friendship House is a support program for men exiting prison and is situated in an inner suburb of Newcastle.
The program helps these men be part of the community, providing them with a volunteer and car to assist them each day to meet their goals to re-enter society.
Friendship House offers two services:
- Friendship House Accommodation
- Friendship Program
What is Friendship House Accomodation?
Friendship House is a two-bedroom house in a local Newcastle suburb to accommodate two clients.
Residents are required to abide by House Rules and sign a licence to occupy for their stay of up to 28 days.
What is the Friendhip Program?
The Friendship Program encourages the people it supports to establish goals to assist them to be part of the community. Volunteers are rostered to assist guests of Friendship House, and those having recently exited a correctional facility but not in Friendship House Accommodation, to work through their goals. These goals may be working through Centrelink problems, helping to get an appointment, opening a bank account or looking for longer term accommodation. Sometimes it is just a cuppa and a chat.
How do I volunteer at Friendship House?
Volunteers work with the guests of Frienship House to establish goals and work with the guest to access the services they need. If you would like to volunteer, please call Samaritans Friendship House Coordinator on 4922 1500 or 0423 603 555.
See a copy of our Friendship House Brochure.
Forms and Information
Work Development Order (WDO) Information
Friendship House/HFG Referral Form
News
Congratulations Friendship House volunteers - Hunter region Volunteer Team of the Year 2011! The team also attended the state awards on December 5 and have been named NSW Volunteer Team of the Year - photos soon!
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