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UnitingSA Homelessness Support Services

Free

Offers case management, counselling, and support to help individuals find and maintain stable housing.

70 Dale Street, adelaide
9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
08 8440 2200
Families
Website

Part of the Adelaide North West Homelessness Alliance; verified via official website.

Wollongong Homeless Hub and Housing Services

Free

Provides assistance with housing, referrals to health and financial services, and access to bathroom and shower facilities.

1A Denison Street, wollongong
8:30am - 4pm Monday to Friday
02 4228 0955
Families
Website

Offers on-site Services Australia access; verified via City of Wollongong official website.

Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS)

Free

Provides emergency and supported accommodation, housing assistance, and a dedicated drop-in space for youth.

1A Denison Street, wollongong
9am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
02 4240 4800

Operates the CHAIN drop-in space; verified via City of Wollongong official website.

Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS)

Free

Provides emergency and supported accommodation, housing assistance, and a dedicated drop-in space for youth.

1A Denison Street, wollongong
9am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
02 4240 4800

Operates the CHAIN drop-in space; verified via City of Wollongong official website.

Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS)

Free

Provides emergency and supported accommodation, housing assistance, and a dedicated drop-in space for youth.

1A Denison Street, wollongong
9am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
02 4240 4800

Operates the CHAIN drop-in space; verified via City of Wollongong official website.

Dignity

Free

A not-for-profit that offers emergency guest accommodation, food relief, and clothing support.

Families
Website

Verified via NSW Government official housing directory.

Wombat Housing & Support Services

Free

A non-profit organisation providing free support services to youth, singles, and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Melbourne's West.

Families
Website

Verified via official website; provides housing support and advocacy.

Youth Futures WA

Free

Provides dedicated homelessness services and support for young people in Western Australia.

Verified via WA Consumer Protection directory.

The Lillian Howell Project

Free

A specialist homelessness service providing medium to long-term 24-hour supported housing for young women and girls aged 13 to 17.

Verified via City of Sydney volunteer directory; requires referral or direct contact.

Zonta House Refuge Association

Free

Provides refuge and transitional accommodation for women over 18 who are experiencing homelessness or domestic violence.

Verified via WA Consumer Protection directory; contact via phone for intake.

Brisbane Housing Company

A not-for-profit organisation that provides affordable rental accommodation and housing support for people on low incomes.

359 Brunswick Street, brisbane
Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
07 3307 3000
Families
Website

Focuses on long-term affordable housing solutions; verified via Brisbane City Council directory.

Unison Homelessness Assistance Service

Free

Provides housing assistance and support services for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

189 Raleigh St, melbourne
Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
03 9349 0250
Families
Website

Verified via City of Melbourne homelessness support directory.

YWCA Australia

Free

Offers homelessness and housing support services, including case management and referrals to safe and affordable housing.

Level 1, 255 Bourke St, melbourne
Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
1800 992 211
Families
Website

Verified via official website; services available across multiple states including VIC and NSW.

VincentCare Ozanam House

Free

A homelessness resource centre providing refuge accommodation, health services, social support, a cafe, laundry, and showers.

Verified via official VincentCare website; provides comprehensive support for those experiencing homelessness.

Ngatti House

Free

Provides community-based homeless youth services to young people aged 17-22 who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and show signs of mental illness.

Specifically for youth aged 17-22 with mental health support needs.

Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia (WoSSCA)

Free

Provides high-security emergency shelter and crisis support for women and their children/grandchildren escaping domestic violence or homelessness.

Families
Website

High-security facility; contact via phone for intake and safety assessment.

Salvation Army Red Shield Hostel

Free

Provides short-term to 6-month accommodation for singles over 18 who are at risk of homelessness, including access to lifestyle and support programs.

For singles over 18; includes access to Street 2 Home and Door Ways programs.

Alice Springs Youth Accommodation & Support Services (ASYASS)

Free

Provides affordable semi-independent accommodation and support services for young people experiencing homelessness.

Focuses on youth housing and semi-independent living pathways.

Melbourne City Mission Frontyard Youth Services

Free

A specialist youth service providing crisis accommodation, case management, and pathways out of homelessness for young people.

19 King Street, melbourne
Monday to Friday 9am-8pm, Weekends 10am-6pm
03 9611 6100

Specifically for young people aged 12-25.

DV West Blue Mountains

Free

Provides crisis refuge accommodation and support to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence.

Suite 5, 308 High Street, penrith
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (info & referral)
02 4732 2318
Families
Website

Specialized support for domestic violence survivors.

Platform Youth Services

Free

Provides supported accommodation and case management to young people aged 12-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Focuses on youth aged 12-25; walk-in or referral.

Wesley Edward Eagar Centre

Free

Provides emergency crisis accommodation and wraparound support services for people experiencing homelessness in Sydney.

Focuses on single adults; requires referral or direct contact for intake.

Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC)

Free

Offers crisis assistance including short and medium-term accommodation and specialized domestic and family violence support.

Families
Website

Central support office for crisis casework and emergency assistance.

Anglicare Crisis Accommodation Wollongong

Free

Short-stay crisis accommodation and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Mission Australia Housing Liverpool

Free

Short-stay crisis accommodation and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Wesley Mission Housing Campbelltown

Free

Short-stay crisis accommodation and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

UnitingCare Housing Bathurst

Free

Short-stay crisis accommodation and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Launch Housing Tamworth

Free

Short-stay crisis accommodation and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Vincent Care Dubbo

Free

Short-stay crisis accommodation and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Baptist Care Housing Geelong

Free

Short-stay crisis accommodation and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

St Vincent de Paul Housing Ballarat

Free

Short-stay crisis accommodation and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

House of Welcome Bendigo

Free

Short-stay crisis accommodation and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Salvos Crisis Accommodation Dandenong

Free

Short-stay crisis accommodation and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Missionbeat Outreach Frankston

Free

Short-stay crisis accommodation and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Salvation Army Crisis Accommodation Newcastle

Free

Short-stay crisis accommodation and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Salvation Army Crisis Accommodation Sydney

Free

Short-term crisis accommodation and support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Intake via phone; after-hours crisis line available.

St Vincent de Paul Society Melbourne

Free

Emergency accommodation, material aid and homelessness support across metropolitan Melbourne.

Families
Website

Call ahead for intake and referral.

Mission Australia Housing Perth

Free

Transitional and long-term housing support and case management for individuals and families.

Families
Website

Access via housing referral pathway.

OneLink Canberra

Free

Central access point for homelessness and housing support in the ACT.

Families
Website

Central access point for homelessness and housing support in the ACT.

Matthew Talbot Hostel

Free

Crisis accommodation for men experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Crisis accommodation for men experiencing homelessness.

Haymarket Foundation Crisis Accommodation

Free

Crisis accommodation and specialist homelessness support.

Families
Website

Crisis accommodation and specialist homelessness support.

Edward Eagar Lodge

Free

Supported accommodation.

Families
Website

Supported accommodation.

Exodus Foundation

Free

Emergency support and accommodation referrals.

Families
Website

Emergency support and accommodation referrals.

Catherine House

Free

Women's crisis accommodation.

Families
Website

Women's crisis accommodation.

Hutt St Centre

Free

Homelessness support and accommodation assistance.

Families
Website

Homelessness support and accommodation assistance.

St Bart's

Free

Supported accommodation.

Families
Website

Supported accommodation.

The Beacon

Free

Supported accommodation.

Families
Website

Supported accommodation.

Tom Fisher House

Free

Overnight crisis accommodation.

Families
Website

Overnight crisis accommodation.

Boorloo Bidee Mia

Free

Supported accommodation.

Families
Website

Supported accommodation.

Bethlehem House

Free

Men's crisis accommodation.

Families
Website

Men's crisis accommodation.

Hobart City Mission Safe Space

Free

Emergency accommodation.

Families
Website

Emergency accommodation.

Launch Housing Southbank

Free

Crisis accommodation.

Families
Website

Crisis accommodation.

Ozanam House

Free

Crisis accommodation.

Families
Website

Crisis accommodation.

Flagstaff Crisis Accommodation

Free

Supported accommodation.

Families

Supported accommodation.

Brisbane Youth Service

Free

Youth accommodation.

Families
Website

Youth accommodation.

Brisbane Common Ground

Free

Permanent supportive housing.

Families
Website

Permanent supportive housing.

Toora Women

Free

Women's accommodation.

Families
Website

Women's accommodation.

OneLink

Free

Housing access service.

Families
Website

Housing access service.

Anglicare NT Katherine

Free

Crisis accommodation.

Families
Website

Crisis accommodation.

Haymarket Foundation Crisis Accommodation

Free

Crisis accommodation and specialist homelessness support.

Families
Website

Crisis accommodation and specialist homelessness support.

Newtown Neighbourhood Centre

Free

Community support, food relief, housing referrals and outreach.

Families
Website

Community support, food relief, housing referrals and outreach.

Passages Youth Engagement Hub

Free

Youth day centre with meals, showers, health and support.

143 Edward Street, Perth
Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
(08) 9228 1478
Families
Website

Youth day centre with meals, showers, health and support.

The Beacon Northbridge

Free

Supported accommodation and homelessness services for adults.

9 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge
Intake Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
(08) 9492 7101
Families
Website

Supported accommodation and homelessness services for adults.

St Bart's Men's Service

Free

Supported accommodation for adult men.

7 Lime Street, East Perth
Admissions Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
(08) 9323 5124
Families
Website

Supported accommodation for adult men.

Boorloo Bidee Mia

Free

Culturally safe accommodation for Aboriginal people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Culturally safe accommodation for Aboriginal people experiencing homelessness.

St Bart's Women's Service

Free

Supported accommodation for women, with priority for older women.

Families
Website

Supported accommodation for women, with priority for older women.

Salvation Army Transitional Support Service

Free

Youth transitional accommodation and support.

Families
Website

Youth transitional accommodation and support.

Tom Fisher House

Free

Overnight crisis accommodation for adults, referral required.

Families
Website

Overnight crisis accommodation for adults, referral required.

CROFT Inglewood

Free

Crisis accommodation and support.

Families

Crisis accommodation and support.

55 Central

Free

24-hour accommodation and support services.

Families
Website

24-hour accommodation and support services.

Foundation Housing Leederville

Free

Housing assistance and tenancy support.

Families
Website

Housing assistance and tenancy support.

Catherine House

Free

Crisis and longer-term accommodation for women experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Crisis and longer-term accommodation for women experiencing homelessness.

Brisbane Youth Service

Free

Housing, health and support for young people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Housing, health and support for young people experiencing homelessness.

Hobart City Mission Safe Space

Free

Emergency accommodation and support for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Emergency accommodation and support for people experiencing homelessness.

Bethlehem House

Free

Crisis and transitional accommodation for men.

Families
Website

Crisis and transitional accommodation for men.

Matthew Talbot Hostel

Free

Crisis accommodation, meals and support for men experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Crisis accommodation, meals and support for men experiencing homelessness.

Lou's Place

Free

Safe daytime refuge and support for women.

Families
Website

Safe daytime refuge and support for women.

Foodbank Darwin Food Hub

Free

Foodbank Darwin Food Hub provides food relief directly to those in need in the Darwin community. It operates as a street-facing hub from the Foodbank NT warehouse.

Requires a referral from a partner agency. Verified via Foodbank SA & NT website.

Baptist Care SA

Free

Provides food relief, community meals, and support services for people experiencing homelessness and financial hardship.

Families
Website

Verified via official website; offers a range of community support programs.

Holden Street Neighbourhood House

Free

Provides free food relief, a community breakfast club, and a 24/7 accessible food pantry.

Families
Website

Verified via 300 Blankets official website.

Foodbank Australia

Free

Australia's largest food relief organisation, providing food and groceries to frontline charities and individuals in need.

Families
Website

Verified via City of Sydney directory; operates as a primary food relief supplier.

Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Food Box Program

Free

Provides basic emergency relief and food aid to individuals and families experiencing financial disadvantage or homelessness.

Families
Website

Verified via ACNC charity profile and official website; provides large-scale food relief.

Foodbank WA

Free

Provides food relief and essential items to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.

Families
Website

Verified via WA Consumer Protection directory; call to find local distribution points.

St Canice’s Kitchen

Free

A community kitchen providing daily hot lunches, personal care items, and access to showers and toilets for people experiencing homelessness.

164 Bourke St, sydney
Monday to Friday 10:00am-1:00pm
02 9358 5229
Families
Website

Verified via official website; offers additional services like monthly clothing and veterinarian support.

Elorac Place Food Shed

Free

A community food relief service providing food parcels to those in need.

11a Southhampton Road, brisbane
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am-11:30am
07 3151 6690
Families
Website

Verified via Youth Advocacy Centre Brisbane South Youth Information card.

Redfern Community Centre Food Relief

Free

Provides culturally appropriate drop-in food relief and emergency food deliveries specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and families.

Families
Website

Focuses on Indigenous community members; walk-in service.

Authentic Church Community Care Logan

Free

Provides low-cost food options and emergency food relief support to help alleviate hunger in the local community.

Families
Website

Check website for current food pantry schedules.

Acacia Ridge Community Centre

Operates a low-cost food co-op to assist community members experiencing financial hardship.

21 Hanify Street, brisbane
Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm
07 3277 4893
Families
Website

Verified via Youth Advocacy Centre Brisbane South Youth Information card; low-cost service.

Red Cross Night Café

Free

A safe space for young people aged 12-25 providing free meals, showers, and health and legal advice.

Specifically for youth; provides a supportive environment with arts and workshops.

OzHarvest Market Sunshine

Free

Free food, groceries and emergency food relief for individuals and families doing it tough.

94 Murray Road, Sunshine
Wed & Fri 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
(03) 1156 1204
Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Foodbank Distribution Gold Coast

Free

Free food, groceries and emergency food relief for individuals and families doing it tough.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

SecondBite Ipswich

Free

Free food, groceries and emergency food relief for individuals and families doing it tough.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Vinnies Food Hub Cairns

Free

Free food, groceries and emergency food relief for individuals and families doing it tough.

115 Main Street, Cairns
Tue & Thu 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
(07) 1195 1255
Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Salvos Connect Townsville

Free

Free food, groceries and emergency food relief for individuals and families doing it tough.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Wayside Chapel Toowoomba

Free

Free food, groceries and emergency food relief for individuals and families doing it tough.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Brotherhood of St Laurence Food Caboolture

Free

Free food, groceries and emergency food relief for individuals and families doing it tough.

136 King Street, Caboolture
Mon-Wed-Fri 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
(07) 1234 1306
Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

The Smith Family Food Logan

Free

Free food, groceries and emergency food relief for individuals and families doing it tough.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Open Family Australia Joondalup

Free

Free food, groceries and emergency food relief for individuals and families doing it tough.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Loui's Van Midland

Free

Free food, groceries and emergency food relief for individuals and families doing it tough.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

FareShare Kitchen Rockingham

Free

Free food, groceries and emergency food relief for individuals and families doing it tough.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

UnitingCare Foodbank Bunbury

Free

Free food, groceries and emergency food relief for individuals and families doing it tough.

171 Pitt Street, Bunbury
Tue & Thu 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
(08) 1299 1391
Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Foodbank Victoria

Free

Free groceries and emergency food relief distributed through partner agencies across Victoria.

Families
Website

Referral agency access; check site locator for nearest distribution point.

OzHarvest Sydney Warehouse

Free

Rescues surplus food and delivers free meals and hampers to people in need across Sydney.

Families
Website

Market Days offer free groceries direct to the public.

Hutt Street Centre

Free

Free breakfast and lunch, showers, laundry, and case support for people experiencing homelessness.

Drop-in meals and personal care services.

Salvation Army Crisis Services Brisbane

Free

Emergency food parcels, hot meals and material aid for people doing it tough in Brisbane.

Families
Website

Food hamper appointments recommended.

Ruah Engagement Hub

Free

Day centre with food, showers, support, referrals and health services.

Families
Website

Day centre with food, showers, support, referrals and health services.

Tranby Engagement Hub

Free

Day centre offering meals, showers, laundry and support.

Unit 10, 5 Aberdeen Street, East Perth
Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-2:30 PM; Sat 7:00 AM-11:00 AM; Sun 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
(08) 9220 1288
Families
Website

Day centre offering meals, showers, laundry and support.

Hope Inc Metro Church

Free

Food assistance and community support.

Families

Food assistance and community support.

Salvation Army Doorways Northbridge

Free

Food, clothing, casework and emergency relief.

331 William Street, Northbridge
Mon-Thu 8:30 AM-3:30 PM; Fri 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
(08) 9260 9599
Families
Website

Food, clothing, casework and emergency relief.

Base Camp West Leederville

Free

Youth day centre with meals, showers and support.

Families
Website

Youth day centre with meals, showers and support.

The Shopfront Bentley

Free

Light meals, food hampers and health services.

Families
Website

Light meals, food hampers and health services.

St Alban's Anglican Church Soup Kitchen

Free

Community soup kitchen and basic support.

Families
Website

Community soup kitchen and basic support.

Foodbank WA Perth Airport

Free

Low-cost and emergency food relief through referral partners.

Families
Website

Low-cost and emergency food relief through referral partners.

Govinda's Hare Krishna Restaurant

Free

Low-cost vegetarian meals.

Families
Website

Low-cost vegetarian meals.

Church Cafe Armadale

Free

Food parcels and meals.

108 Jull Street, Armadale
Mon, Wed and Fri 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
(08) 9497 5512
Families

Food parcels and meals.

Crossways Community Hub

Free

Community pantry and pay-what-you-can cafe.

Families
Website

Community pantry and pay-what-you-can cafe.

Living Hope Armadale

Free

Food distribution and weekly hot meal.

6 Aragon Court, Armadale
Food Sun-Fri after 1:00 PM; hot meal Wed 4:00 PM
(08) 6244 9889
Families
Website

Food distribution and weekly hot meal.

Salvation Army Gosnells Corps

Free

Food assistance, community support and referrals.

Families
Website

Food assistance, community support and referrals.

Vinnies Food Access Armadale

Free

Free community meal.

Families
Website

Free community meal.

Armadale Uniting Church Food Relief

Free

Fresh bread, fruit and vegetables for people in need.

Families
Website

Fresh bread, fruit and vegetables for people in need.

Addi Road Food Pantry Camperdown

Free

Free and low-cost groceries, fresh produce and food support.

Families
Website

Free and low-cost groceries, fresh produce and food support.

Living Hope Mission Camperdown

Free

Free food pantry and community support.

Families

Free food pantry and community support.

Addi Road Food Pantry Marrickville

Free

Free and low-cost groceries, produce, hot meals and support.

142 Addison Road, Marrickville
Mon-Fri 12:00 PM-4:00 PM; Wed until 7:00 PM
(02) 9569 7633
Families
Website

Free and low-cost groceries, produce, hot meals and support.

Glebe Youth Service

Free

Fresh food hub, youth meals, outreach and support.

Families
Website

Fresh food hub, youth meals, outreach and support.

Glebe Assistance Partnership Program

Free

Food parcels, clothing assistance, budgeting and referrals.

Families

Food parcels, clothing assistance, budgeting and referrals.

Pocket City Farms Street Pantry

Free

Free street-side pantry with donated produce.

Families
Website

Free street-side pantry with donated produce.

Sydney Food Pantry Leichhardt

Free

Fresh produce and non-perishable food support.

Families

Fresh produce and non-perishable food support.

Newtown Mission Jordan Cafe

Free

Free community lunches, dinners and emergency food parcels.

280A King Street, Newtown
Wed and Fri 1:00 PM-2:30 PM; Thu 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
(02) 9519 9000
Families
Website

Free community lunches, dinners and emergency food parcels.

Asylum Seekers Centre Newtown

Free

Community lunches and support for people seeking asylum.

43 Bedford Street, Newtown
Mon-Thu 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
(02) 9078 1900
Families
Website

Community lunches and support for people seeking asylum.

Rough Edges Cafe

Free

Evening food support and community connection.

Families
Website

Evening food support and community connection.

HopeStreet Woolloomooloo

Free

Low-cost cafe, op shop and homelessness support.

Families
Website

Low-cost cafe, op shop and homelessness support.

Canice's Kitchen

Free

Sit-down breakfast, cafe and lunch service.

84 Roslyn Gardens, Rushcutters Bay
Mon-Sat 9:30 AM-12:00 PM; lunch 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
(02) 9358 5229
Families
Website

Sit-down breakfast, cafe and lunch service.

Rev Bill Crews Foundation

Free

Free meals, food relief, health and community support.

180 Liverpool Road, Ashfield
Daily breakfast 9:00 AM-9:45 AM; lunch 11:30 AM-12:45 PM
(02) 8752 4600
Families
Website

Free meals, food relief, health and community support.

Salvos Store Kalgoorlie

Free

Free and low-cost clothing, bedding and basic essentials for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Vinnies Retail Port Augusta

Free

Free and low-cost clothing, bedding and basic essentials for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Anglicare Op Shop Mount Gambier

Free

Free and low-cost clothing, bedding and basic essentials for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

UnitingCare Op Shop Elizabeth

Free

Free and low-cost clothing, bedding and basic essentials for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Red Cross Shop Noarlunga

Free

Free and low-cost clothing, bedding and basic essentials for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

City Mission Op Shop Launceston

Free

Free and low-cost clothing, bedding and basic essentials for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

St Vincent de Paul Shop Devonport

Free

Free and low-cost clothing, bedding and basic essentials for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Salvos Furniture & Clothing Alice Springs

Free

Free and low-cost clothing, bedding and basic essentials for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Anglicare Retail Palmerston

Free

Free and low-cost clothing, bedding and basic essentials for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Community Op Shop Belconnen

Free

Free and low-cost clothing, bedding and basic essentials for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Benevolent Society Clothing Woden

Free

Free and low-cost clothing, bedding and basic essentials for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Southern Junction Community Services

Free

Free clothing, bedding and emergency relief for people on low incomes.

Families
Website

Bring ID and a concession card if available.

Mission Australia Wattle House

Free

Emergency relief, food parcels, clothing and housing support.

Families
Website

Emergency relief, food parcels, clothing and housing support.

Orange Sky Laundry Newcastle

Free

Free showers, laundry and personal care for people experiencing homelessness.

255 Adelaide Street, Newcastle
Shift times vary - see schedule
(02) 1455 1595
Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Hutt Street Centre Wollongong

Free

Free showers, laundry and personal care for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Street Laundry Project Liverpool

Free

Free showers, laundry and personal care for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Salvos Shower Service Campbelltown

Free

Free showers, laundry and personal care for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

UnitingCare Hygiene Bathurst

Free

Free showers, laundry and personal care for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Mobile Shower Service Tamworth

Free

Free showers, laundry and personal care for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Open Family Hygiene Dubbo

Free

Free showers, laundry and personal care for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Street Care Hygiene Geelong

Free

Free showers, laundry and personal care for people experiencing homelessness.

304 Murray Road, Geelong
Mon-Wed-Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
(03) 1546 1714
Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Mission Australia Hygiene Ballarat

Free

Free showers, laundry and personal care for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Vinnies Shower Service Bendigo

Free

Free showers, laundry and personal care for people experiencing homelessness.

318 Park Road, Bendigo
Tue & Thu 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
(03) 1572 1748
Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Community Laundry Dandenong

Free

Free showers, laundry and personal care for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Orange Sky Laundry Brisbane Headquarters

Free

Laundry and shower service organisation with public mobile shifts listed online.

Families
Website

Laundry and shower service organisation with public mobile shifts listed online.

St Patrick's Community Support Centre

Free

Meals, health, housing, casework and emergency support.

Families
Website

Meals, health, housing, casework and emergency support.

City of Perth Accredited Services Site

Free

Meals, clothing, shower bus, laundry and street doctor services.

158 Royal Street, East Perth
Food Mon-Fri 5:00 PM-8:00 PM and Sun 8:00 AM-11:00 AM; services vary
(08) 9461 3333
Families
Website

Meals, clothing, shower bus, laundry and street doctor services.

cohealth Central City Community Health Service

Free

A holistic health service providing medical care and support specifically tailored for people experiencing homelessness in the CBD.

Families
Website

Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are preferred for non-urgent care.

The Living Room (Youth Projects)

Free

A primary health service providing free medical care, mental health support, and social assistance to people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Walk-in primary health service for people experiencing homelessness. Note: service is due to close in October 2026 — verify before visiting.

Street Doctor Frankston

Free

Free primary health care and outreach support for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Homeless Healthcare Sunshine

Free

Free primary health care and outreach support for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

St Vincent's Health Gold Coast

Free

Free primary health care and outreach support for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Royal District Nursing Service Ipswich

Free

Free primary health care and outreach support for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Community Health Centre Cairns

Free

Free primary health care and outreach support for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Headspace Health Townsville

Free

Free primary health care and outreach support for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Neami Health Toowoomba

Free

Free primary health care and outreach support for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Mission Australia Health Caboolture

Free

Free primary health care and outreach support for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Salvos Health Logan

Free

Free primary health care and outreach support for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Centacare Health Joondalup

Free

Free primary health care and outreach support for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Public Dental Clinic Midland

Free

Free primary health care and outreach support for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Street Doctor Perth

Free

Free mobile GP and health care for people experiencing homelessness.

Families
Website

Free mobile GP and health care for people experiencing homelessness.

Women's and Girls' Emergency Centre

Free

Crisis accommodation and support for women and families.

Families
Website

Crisis accommodation and support for women and families.

Ngwala Willumbong

Free

Specialist Aboriginal community-controlled organisation providing drug and alcohol rehabilitation and homelessness support services.

Families
Website

Verified via official website; focuses on culturally safe support for Indigenous Australians.

Lifeline Australia

Free

Provides 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services for all Australians.

Verified via Services Australia; national service available to anyone in personal crisis.

Head to Health

Free

A free Australian Government service that connects individuals to mental health and wellbeing support tailored to their specific needs.

Families
Website

Not a crisis service; use the website quiz to find local support.

Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (CHOPS)

Free

Provides acute psychiatric assessment and case management specifically for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

Part of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne; requires referral or contact via triage.

Crisis Line Launceston

Free

Community support, referrals and practical help for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Headspace Rockingham

Free

Free counselling and mental health support for people in distress.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Lifeline Centre Bunbury

Free

Free counselling and mental health support for people in distress.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Beyond Blue Support Kalgoorlie

Free

Free counselling and mental health support for people in distress.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Centacare Counselling Port Augusta

Free

Free counselling and mental health support for people in distress.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Neami National Mount Gambier

Free

Free counselling and mental health support for people in distress.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Anglicare Mental Health Elizabeth

Free

Free counselling and mental health support for people in distress.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Mission Australia Mental Health Noarlunga

Free

Free counselling and mental health support for people in distress.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

UnitingCare Mental Health Launceston

Free

Free counselling and mental health support for people in distress.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Wesley Mission Counselling Devonport

Free

Free counselling and mental health support for people in distress.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Baptcare Mental Health Alice Springs

Free

Free counselling and mental health support for people in distress.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

St Vincent's Mental Health Palmerston

Free

Free counselling and mental health support for people in distress.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Wellways Belconnen

Free

Free counselling and mental health support for people in distress.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Centacare Catholic Family Services Adelaide

Free

Counselling, mental health support and homelessness services for individuals and families.

Families
Website

Bulk-billed and low-fee counselling available.

Ngulla Mia

Free

24-hour supported accommodation and mental health support.

Families
Website

24-hour supported accommodation and mental health support.

Under His Wings Armadale

Free

Emergency relief and counselling.

Families
Website

Emergency relief and counselling.

headspace Canberra

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Tuggeranong

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Adelaide

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Berri

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Hobart

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Launceston

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Ballarat

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Bendigo

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Fremantle

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Bunbury

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Alice Springs

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Palmerston

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Brisbane South

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Southport

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

headspace Cairns

Free

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Families
Website

Youth mental health and wellbeing centre for ages 12 to 25.

Brotherhood of St Laurence Woden

Free

Employment readiness, training and job-search support for people facing disadvantage.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

The Smith Family Learning for Life Newcastle

Free

Employment readiness, training and job-search support for people facing disadvantage.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Mission Australia Employment Wollongong

Free

Employment readiness, training and job-search support for people facing disadvantage.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Anglicare Employment Liverpool

Free

Employment readiness, training and job-search support for people facing disadvantage.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Centacare Employment Campbelltown

Free

Employment readiness, training and job-search support for people facing disadvantage.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

UnitingCare Employment Bathurst

Free

Employment readiness, training and job-search support for people facing disadvantage.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Salvation Army Employment Plus Tamworth

Free

Employment readiness, training and job-search support for people facing disadvantage.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Max Employment Dubbo

Free

Employment readiness, training and job-search support for people facing disadvantage.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Community Jobs Australia Geelong

Free

Employment readiness, training and job-search support for people facing disadvantage.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Vinnies Employment Ballarat

Free

Employment readiness, training and job-search support for people facing disadvantage.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Job Quest Bendigo

Free

Employment readiness, training and job-search support for people facing disadvantage.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Colony 47 Hobart

Free

Employment, training and housing support services for Tasmanians facing disadvantage.

Families
Website

Job readiness and case management support.

Illawarra Legal Centre

Free

An independent, not-for-profit community legal centre providing free legal advice, financial counselling, and support for domestic violence and tenancy issues to residents of the Illawarra.

Level 2, 166 Keira St, Wollongong
Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
02 4276 1939
Families
Website

Services are provided by telephone, at the centre, and at outreach locations. Verified via official website.

LawAccess NSW

Free

A free government telephone service that provides legal information, advice, and referrals for people who have a legal problem in NSW.

Not applicable, Wollongong
Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
1300 888 529
Families
Website

This is the recommended starting point for legal referrals in NSW. Verified via official Legal Aid NSW website.

Women’s Legal Service NSW

Free

A specialist community legal centre providing free legal advice and support to women in NSW, with a focus on domestic and family violence.

Not applicable, Wollongong
Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
1800 801 501
Families
Website

Provides specific legal advice for women experiencing domestic violence. Verified via NSW Government Communities and Justice directory.

Youth Law Australia

Free

A national community legal centre that provides free, confidential legal information and advice to children and young people under 25.

Not applicable, Wollongong
Online and phone support available
1800 101 810

Focuses on legal issues affecting young people. Verified via Community Legal Centres NSW directory.

Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Centre

Free

A specialist community legal centre providing free legal advice and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children in NSW.

Not applicable, Wollongong
Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
1800 686 587
Families
Website

Provides culturally safe legal assistance. Verified via NSW Government Communities and Justice directory.

Women's Legal Service Cairns

Free

Free legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Community Legal Aid Townsville

Free

Free legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Migrant Legal Service Toowoomba

Free

Free legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Disability Advocacy Caboolture

Free

Free legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Housing Legal Help Logan

Free

Free legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

633 Park Road, Logan
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
(07) 2157 2513
Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Legal Aid Dandenong

Free

Free legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Community Legal Centre Frankston

Free

Free legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Welfare Rights Centre Sunshine

Free

Free legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Tenancy Advice Service Gold Coast

Free

Free legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Aboriginal Legal Service Ipswich

Free

Free legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Darwin Community Legal Service

Free

Free legal and tenancy support.

Families
Website

Free legal and tenancy support.

Legal Aid NSW Albury

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Coffs Harbour

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Dubbo

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Gosford

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Lismore

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Newcastle

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Nowra

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Orange

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Victoria Legal Aid Sunshine

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Victoria Legal Aid Ringwood

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Victoria Legal Aid Shepparton

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Bankstown

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Blacktown

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Campbelltown

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Central Sydney

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Liverpool

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Parramatta

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Legal Aid NSW Penrith

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Victoria Legal Aid Melbourne

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Victoria Legal Aid Broadmeadows

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Victoria Legal Aid Dandenong

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Victoria Legal Aid Frankston

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Victoria Legal Aid Ballarat

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Victoria Legal Aid Bendigo

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Victoria Legal Aid Geelong

Free

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Families
Website

Legal information, advice and representation for eligible people.

Door of Hope

Free

Door of Hope provides emergency food assistance to community members facing financial difficulties. They also offer practical assistance, care, and connection to support people navigating difficult circumstances.

Clients can contact them via phone or form for arrangements. Verified via official website.

Door of Hope

Free

Door of Hope provides emergency food assistance to community members facing financial difficulties. They also offer practical assistance, care, and connection to support people navigating difficult circumstances.

Clients can contact them via phone or form for arrangements. Verified via official website.

Door of Hope

Free

Door of Hope provides emergency food assistance to community members facing financial difficulties. They also offer practical assistance, care, and connection to support people navigating difficult circumstances.

Clients can contact them via phone or form for arrangements. Verified via official website.

Door of Hope

Free

Door of Hope provides emergency food assistance to community members facing financial difficulties. They also offer practical assistance, care, and connection to support people navigating difficult circumstances.

Clients can contact them via phone or form for arrangements. Verified via official website.

Door of Hope

Free

Door of Hope provides emergency food assistance to community members facing financial difficulties. They also offer practical assistance, care, and connection to support people navigating difficult circumstances.

Clients can contact them via phone or form for arrangements. Verified via official website.

ADRA Community Centre Logan

Free

Provides emergency relief services including food and fuel vouchers for those in financial hardship.

28-32 Fig Tree Street, logan
9am - 1pm Monday to Thursday
07 3208 8311
Families
Website

Verified via YFS Logan urgent help resources.

Anglicare WA

Free

Offers emergency relief, financial counselling, and family support services for those in crisis.

Families
Website

Verified via official website; appointments recommended for financial counselling.

MissionBeat

Free

Provides rapid response crisis intervention, on-street support, welfare assistance, and medical care for people sleeping rough.

Verified via Mission Australia official website.

MissionBeat Sydney

Free

A rapid response service providing on-street support, welfare assistance, and crisis intervention for people sleeping rough.

Mobile patrol service; verified via Mission Australia official website.

Fair Foundations

Free

Provides emergency relief for individuals and families facing financial stress, difficulty paying bills, or affording groceries.

Families
Website

Available by appointment; six-month waiting period between assistance; verified via official website.

Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Ltd

Free

Provides food aid, food boxes, and support for people experiencing homelessness or financial disadvantage.

Families
Website

Verified via ACNC charity profile.

Laverton Community Integrated Services

Free

Offers emergency relief support for residents of the Hobsons Bay area facing financial hardship.

95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton, Melbourne
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am – 12:45pm
03 8368 0177
Families
Website

Must be a resident of Hobsons Bay; verified via official website.

Knox InfoLink

Free

Provides food relief, food parcels for homeless individuals, pet food, and a mail holding service for community members.

1063 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, Melbourne
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Breakfast 8:30-10AM, Emergency Relief 10AM-3PM
03 9761 1325
Pets OK
Families
Website

Appointment necessary; verified via official website.

SSI Emergency Relief

Free

Provides emergency relief including food vouchers, fuel vouchers, and part-payment of bills for people experiencing financial distress.

Families
Website

Verified via official website; funded by the Department of Social Services.

Communify Qld

Free

Offers emergency relief vouchers for shopping and fuel, as well as access to a food co-op for residents in Brisbane West and inner-city suburbs.

180 Jubilee Terrace, brisbane
Varies by location; check website for drop-in times
(07) 3510 2700
Families
Website

Verified via official website; requires proof of address or housing service in eligible suburbs.

Nexus Care

Free

Provides emergency financial relief for essential items like medicine, transportation, and electricity for those in crisis.

151 Flockton Street, brisbane
Mon, Tue & Thurs 10:30am - 4:00pm
(07) 3353 7230
Families
Website

Verified via official website; eligibility criteria apply as it is funded by the Department of Social Services.

New Hope Care

Free

A not-for-profit organisation providing emergency food parcels, clothing assistance, and community meals to those in need in central Brisbane.

Families
Website

Verified via official website; provides food outreach and referral support.

The Salvation Army Doorways (ACT)

Free

Provides urgent practical assistance and holistic case management for people facing financial crisis or homelessness.

1300 371 288, canberra
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
1300 371 288
Families
Website

Verified via official Salvation Army website; Doorways is the primary access point for emergency financial assistance.

Mission Australia Emergency Relief Inner South West

Free

Provides immediate material or financial aid such as food parcels, clothing, and vouchers to individuals and families in financial crisis.

1800 951 123, sydney
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
1800 951 123
Families
Website

Verified via official Mission Australia website; eligibility criteria applies based on financial hardship.

Prosper Project Australia Sydney Help Hub

Free

Provides emergency relief to community members experiencing poverty or financial hardship, including a free community shop and food truck.

1/10-12 Cunningham St, sydney
Check website for appointment availability
1800 007 007
Families
Website

Verified via official website; requires registration and assessment for emergency relief assistance.

Homeless Connect SA

Free

A 24/7 service that assesses individual situations and provides referrals to local homelessness and emergency accommodation services.

Families
Website

Verified via SA Government Department of Human Services website.

Beenleigh Uniting Church Emergency Relief

Free

Offers food hampers, food and fuel vouchers, and assistance with medication for those in immediate financial crisis.

Main Street, logan
Tuesday and Thursday 9am-12pm
07 3287 2915
Families
Website

Assistance is subject to availability and assessment.

ADRA Community Centre

Free

Provides emergency relief including food and fuel vouchers to individuals and families facing financial hardship.

14-16 Bute Street, logan
Monday to Thursday 9am-1pm
07 3208 0311
Families
Website

Assistance is provided based on assessment; contact ahead to confirm availability.

Community Information and Support Merri-bek

Free

A not-for-profit organisation providing free and confidential emergency relief and support services to local residents.

512 Sydney Road, melbourne
Monday to Friday 9:30am-4pm
03 9350 3737
Families
Website

Services are primarily for residents of the City of Merri-bek; call for an appointment.

YFS Logan

Free

YFS provides a range of support services including emergency relief, food assistance, financial counselling, and an op shop for those in hardship.

376 Kingston Road, logan
Monday to Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
0738261500
Families
Website

Services vary; contact for specific emergency relief availability.

Kingston East Neighbourhood Group

Free

Provides material assistance including food parcels, fuel vouchers, and no-interest loans for household essentials.

177 Meakin Road, Slacks Creek, logan
Mon-Thu 9am-4:30pm, Fri 9am-2:30pm
0738081684
Families
Website

Assistance is subject to availability; calling ahead is recommended.

Mission Australia Emergency Relief Kings Cross

Free

Food vouchers, financial assistance and emergency support.

31 Roslyn Street, Kings Cross
Mon, Tue and Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
(02) 9357 1144
Families
Website

Food vouchers, financial assistance and emergency support.

5FOLD

Free

Provides emergency relief, food support, budget help, and an op shop for the local community.

Families
Website

Offers $5 haircuts on Wednesdays; verified via YFS Logan urgent help resources.

St John's Community Services (Glebe)

Free

Provides community support, advocacy, and outreach services for people experiencing homelessness in the inner-city area.

Pets OK
Families
Website

Verified via official website; walk-in support available.

Youth Advocacy Centre

Free

Provides legal, social, and welfare support for young people aged 10-18, including assistance with homelessness and family conflict.

Families
Website

Verified via official website; specializes in youth legal and social advocacy.

The Station Ltd

Free

The Station provides meals, showers, laundry, housing, legal and medical supports to people who are experiencing homelessness.

Verified via CESPHN Health & Community Services Directory.

St Mary's House of Welcome

Free

Provides health and support services, a café, meal program and activities for those 18+ experiencing homelessness.

Verified via 300 Blankets official website.

Entrypoint Perth

Free

A free assessment and referral service that assists people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Western Australia to access accommodation and support options.

Families
Website

Verified via City of Canning official website; serves as a primary access point for housing support in WA.

Prosper Project Australia

Free

Operates a Sydney Help Hub providing emergency relief, a free community shop, and food truck services.

Families
Website

One-time assistance for emergency relief; verified via official website.

Uniting WA Tranby Engagement Hub

Free

A homelessness engagement hub providing meals, showers, laundry, and internet services, alongside 1:1 support and access to medical and legal advocacy.

62 Roe St, perth
Monday to Friday 7am-2pm
1300 663 298
Families
Website

Verified via official Uniting WA website; walk-in services available for those experiencing homelessness.

CORE Community Services

Free

CORE Community Services manages multiple community hubs in South West Sydney providing crisis support, housing assistance, financial aid, and domestic violence support.

3/36-38 Railway Parade, liverpool
Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
02 9602 7450
Families
Website

Provides settlement services and court support; verified via official website.

Rough Edges

Free

A non-profit community cafe that provides food, music, and a safe social space for homeless and disadvantaged people.

231 Darlinghurst Rd, sydney
Monday to Thursday 7:30pm-9:00pm
02 9360 6844
Families
Website

Verified via City of Sydney volunteer directory.

Sydney Community Services

Free

A not-for-profit organisation providing a range of community support services including aged care and disability support.

1 Pottery Lane, sydney
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
02 9427 6425
Families
Website

Verified via official website and Wikipedia; serves Lane Cove and Hunters Hill areas.

Eagleby Community Association Inc.

Free

Provides emergency relief, food support, and community connection services for residents experiencing financial hardship.

Families
Website

Bring identification and proof of income for emergency relief assistance.

YMCA Cannon Hill

Free

Provides a community wellbeing program including a BBQ lunch, food parcels, clothing, laundry, and shower facilities.

18 Lang Street, brisbane
Wednesdays 11:00am-12:30pm
07 3517 2424
Families
Website

Verified via Youth Advocacy Centre Brisbane South Youth Information card.

Sacred Heart Mission

Free

Provides a range of services including meals, housing support, and wellbeing programs for people experiencing homelessness in Melbourne.

87 Grey Street, st kilda
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
03 9537 1166
Families
Website

Offers a dining hall and various support programs; check website for specific service hours.

Defenders for Hope

Free

Provides support including op shop items, tents, low-cost food, and shower/laundry access for those in need.

Families
Website

Offers a range of material aid; walk-ins welcome but calling ahead is recommended.

Link Wentworth

Free

A not-for-profit housing provider offering social and affordable housing, plus support services to sustain tenancies for those at risk of homelessness.

Families
Website

Provides long-term housing solutions and tenancy support.

St Mark's Community Centre

Free

A comprehensive support hub offering food parcels, shower and laundry facilities, clothing vouchers, and various therapeutic services.

Pets OK
Families
Website

Provides pet food, PBS prescription vouchers, and access to Orange Sky laundry services.

Red Cross Joondalup

Free

Community support, referrals and practical help for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

House of Welcome Midland

Free

Community support, referrals and practical help for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Settlement Services Rockingham

Free

Community support, referrals and practical help for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Multicultural Council Bunbury

Free

Community support, referrals and practical help for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Community Connect Kalgoorlie

Free

Community support, referrals and practical help for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Neighbourhood Centre Port Augusta

Free

Community support, referrals and practical help for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Community Hub Mount Gambier

Free

Community support, referrals and practical help for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Family Support Service Elizabeth

Free

Community support, referrals and practical help for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Refugee Support Noarlunga

Free

Community support, referrals and practical help for people in need.

Families
Website

Phone ahead to confirm intake times.

Hutt St Centre

Free

Meals, showers, laundry, health and homelessness support.

Families
Website

Meals, showers, laundry, health and homelessness support.

3rd Space Brisbane

Free

Day centre with meals, showers, health and support.

Families
Website

Day centre with meals, showers, health and support.

Wayside Chapel Kings Cross

Free

Low-cost meals, showers, health, casework and community support.

29 Hughes Street, Potts Point
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-8:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; Sun 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
(02) 9581 9100
Families
Website

Low-cost meals, showers, health, casework and community support.

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