Northern Assertive Outreach

The Darebin Assertive Community Outreach (DACO) program provides assertive outreach case management, development of case plans and assistance finding support to address some of the issues that have led to consumer homelessness.

daco@merri.org.au

(03) 9482 3488

279 High St, Northcote 3070

about this program

Who is the program for?

DACO is for homeless people in the City of Darebin. This program tries to get people who are sleeping rough off the street and into accommodation.

What are the objectives of the program?

The DACO program is a MOSS program in partnership with Darebin City Council. The program provides proactive outreach case management to assist people who are homeless and sleeping rough in the City of Darebin through:

Actively seeking out and engaging rough sleepers using assertive outreach
Providing short to medium-term case management and linkages to other services
Providing referrals to various housing and accommodation options
Providing referrals to general and specialist services

Where is the program offered?

The City of Darebin

How can you access this program?

Referrals are received from various sources, including Darebin Council, other services, community members, and self-referrals.