The Tenancy & Citizenship Award

The Tenancy and Citizenship Award aims to reduce unnecessary and preventable tenancy failure by providing young people with the requisite skills, knowledge and self-belief to obtain their tenancy, maintain their tenancy, and to meet tenant responsibilities.

It is important for people to live in a safe environment. This Award provides them with the opportunity to flourish through education, employment and good health. In many cases the lack of a secure environment can lead to tenancy breakdowns and resultant homelessness which can have serious personal, social and financial implications. Tenancy breakdowns can be because of eviction (or threat of eviction), abandonment or negative housing experiences. Some identified risk factors leading to tenancy breakdowns are:  

• The age of the tenant (particularly young, first time tenants).
• Antisocial behaviour.
• Poverty and low income.
• Limited life skills.
• Offending backgrounds.
• A lack of required supports.

  GSC Through-Care seeks to address these factors and increase the likelihood of tenancy sustainability by allowing our young people to develop a knowledge and understanding of the processes, rights and responsibilities related to tenancies as well as supporting health and wellbeing and maximizing life opportunities. 

The Tenancy & Citizenship Award is designed to prepare young people to obtain and sustain a tenancy whilst providing them with the financial, self-care and life skills necessary to successfully maintain the tenancy. As a result, they will be better equipped to undertake further education, training or employment, live a healthy lifestyle and become responsible, contributing citizens.