Risk rating for social functioning and history of transience

At risk (4)

The client or a member of the household has severe and persistent level of social dysfunction requiring a high level of support networks (may or may not be associated with mental illness).

The result is an inability to function in alternative housing and state housing is required within seven days due to:

• the client's lack of communication or social skills
• the client's history of high transience resulting in the frequent need for immediate housing - more than eight required moves over the last two years

Serious housing need (3)

The client or a member of the household has serious and persistent level of social dysfunction requiring a high level of support networks (may or may not be associated with mental illness).

The result is an inability to function in the private sector and social housing is urgently required within 60 days due to:

• the client's limited communication or social skills but their current accommodation is sustainable for a short period
• the client's history of transience resulting in frequent moves - four to eight required moves over the last two years

Moderate need (2)

The client or member of the household has a moderate level of social dysfunction requiring some support networks (may or may not be associated with mental illness) and experiences some difficulties functioning in the private sector and performing household tasks.

• the client is experiencing moderate difficulties with day to day functioning and maintaining the household and relocation to alternative accommodation would alleviate the issues
• the client has the necessary skills to be able to secure and sustain housing but lacks motivation to help themselves
• the client has a history of transience which is affecting their ability to secure and sustain suitable accommodation - one to three moves over the last two years

Low or no need (1)

There is no social dysfunction limiting the client's or any household member's ability to function in the private sector and perform household tasks.

• the client has the necessary skills to be able to secure and sustain suitable housing
• the client has no (or minor) history of transience - no required moves over the last two years