The Specialist Homelessness Services financial assistance type and amount cluster defines the type and amount of financial assistance received by clients during a reporting period. It specifically relates to assistance provided by the specialist homelessness agency and not assistance provided by any other source. The table below indicates how the financial assistance type and amount of financial assistance are recorded. Financial assistance type | Total amount (Dollars) | Payment for short term or emergency accommodation | $ | Payment for establishing/ maintaining a tenancy | $ | Payment for training/ education/ employment | $ | Payment for accessing external specialist services | $ | Other payment | $ |
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