Mobilise Kickstarter: Breaking the Cycle with Rental Support
Mobilise Kickstarter: Breaking the Cycle with Rental Support
Kickstarter is a rental assistance programme aimed at ending the cycle of homelessness by helping people remain in, or enter, the housing market. It's our biggest programme, because a stable housing situation is often the first step to combating the risks of homelessness.
What It Is
Kickstarter provides rental support for up to three months, including bond payments, ensuring that people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness have access to secure housing.
How It Works
We work with charity partners across Australia who refer participants into the programme. Our case managers at these charities identify people who need rental support to:
- Move from crisis accommodation into stable housing
- Prevent eviction and remain housed
- Secure their first rental property after homelessness
We provide:
- Bond payments to secure rental properties
- Rental assistance for up to three months
- A buffer to prevent future housing stress
The Impact
Through Kickstarter, we aim to:
- Reduce immediate rent stress and create breathing room for future expenses
- Build independence so people can take on their next chapter
- Ensure secure housing as the foundation for stability
Hosea's Story
Born in a war-torn country, Hosea and his family sought refuge in Australia as asylum seekers when he was 10 years old. This journey was far from easy—illness and homelessness followed as he struggled with the cost of living.
Yet, amidst these hardships, he discovered unexpected kindness and community from strangers on the streets of Perth. "I met genuinely kind people," he recalls. Through his time at St. Bart's, he found a path to independence, using music to tell stories of his struggle and hope.
St Bart's referred Hosea into our Kickstarter programme, enabling him to move from crisis accommodation into a safe and stable home. As Hosea expresses: "Kickstarter… it's a new opportunity to have your own place and be your own self."
Get Involved
Donate: Your contribution directly funds rental bonds and payments that keep people housed.
Fundraise: Run a campaign to support Kickstarter and help end the housing crisis.
Spread the word: Share Hosea's story and help others understand how rental support changes lives.
More stories: Visit our Impact Wall
Learn more: Explore our other direct giving programmes
Last Updated: January 2026