Students enrolled in Burnside State High’s Supporting Teenagers with Education, Mothering and Mentoring (STEMM) program, are more prepared for tenancy after connecting with Bonnie Dean and Marsha Elmy from RE/MAX Property Sales in Nambour.
Ms Dean said their hour-long presentation to the students recently would prepare the young mums for renting, hopefully increasing their options by giving them confidence to apply in the private rental market
“We talk them through gaining, maintaining and exiting a rental, talking about such matters as making a good impression, importance of preparation and paperwork involved, and the ins-and-outs of shared tenancies.
“Each student received an information pack, and more importantly, our contact details for ongoing support.
“We want them to have confidence they can give us a call or drop in to see us if they have any rental questions in the future.
“STEMM can involve girls as young as 13,” she said, “with a goal of supporting them to complete year 12 while their children are looked after in a crèche at the school.
“Both Marsha and I have daughters in the same age group as these students so providing life skills and seeing them achieve their education goals despite their added challenges is very relevant.”
Ms Dean said the real estate office would continue to educate more young people about tenancy.
‘The more we can inform young people, the more they are empowered and can make confident choices,” she said.
Media contacts:
Bonnie Dean, Business Development Manager, RE/MAX Property Sales – M. 0400 446 924
Janelle Logan, STEMM Coordinator, Burnside State High School – M. 0447 202 061
Lyn Cox, Public Relations –M. 0418 793 096; E. lcox@remax.com.au