URGENT: single mum seeks rental in Perth

[tattoo_mama]

Hi all,
I have just split with DP and am facing the daunting task of parenting alone. Im staying at my parents for as long as it takes to find my own place but don't want to burden them for too long.

Im 22, my baby girl is almost 5 weeks. Im looking for either my own place/flat/villa, or a place to share with another single mum....needs to be perth south of the river, (prefer cannington/gosnells/armadale area but can't be fussy at the moment) ...I will be on full centrelink benefits in a few weeks so I can afford upto about $220 a week for my own place or about $150 for share place.

Please this is very urgent, please PM me if you have somewhere, or any suggestions, or know anyone looking for someone to share their place, I've looked in the Quokka and they are out of my price range, and I highly doubt any real estate agencies will give me a go (when I was with DP and he worked full time we still couldn't find anywhere)

Thanks!!

[Olive]

i cant help hun but wanted to offer you a i hope something comes up soon for you

[LimeSlice]

*thinking*

Will get back asap honey

[Isadora]

Sorry I cant help, but I also wanted to say well done & wish you all the best. Can your parents help you find a place? Would they be willing to help you out financially, ie chipping in a bit to your rent? I know its a big ask but I can imagine its hard work being a single mama with a newborn.

[Matryoshka]

maybe these people could help:

"parents without partners" 93898350
"centre care" 1800199008
"perth womens centre" 1800246655

[helle]

Tatt, I'm so sorry hun.
I'll put my thinking caps on for you and keep an ear out... although most of my friends in Perth are at uni and I doubt that would fit in well with a 5 week old bub, with they way they party

Just remember, although you feel like a burden to your parents, they don't see you that way. So try not to stress! xx

[Toomanytoomany]

Because I am on the other side of the country I can't help you in any practical way, but I really wanted to let you know how brave and strong I think you are, and wish you all the very best. Having such a little one on your own can be tough, but you'll manage really, really well. Best of luck finding a place that suits you both.

[Lulu]

Can HE leave the house?

Do we need to come and kick some butt?

[tattoo_mama]

Lulu: our lease is up in 6 weeks anyway, I couldnt afford it by myself and its in an area I only agreed to live in as its close to his work. It really sucks

[Isadora]

You would probably be able to find a unit for around $220 - $230?? I'm just thinking, I guess it depends on the area, we had a one bedroom unit in Scarborough that we rented out for $200 pw it was small but neat & tidy. Would you consider a one bedroom unit?

[LimeSlice]

do you drive hun? how far out are you prepared to go?

[Maruschke]

Emma just wanted to offer you . You are a very brave and strong woman. I hope something becomes available very soon.

[tattoo_mama]

Mads: would consider anything at the moment.

Lime:yeah I do drive, probably within 15 mins drive of Gosnells/CanningVale, that's where most of my support networks live e.g. Mum, friends etc

[tattoo_mama]

bump!

[bon]

I just want to say good on you hun, and good luck with finding a home!