Services Available for Homelessness (Homelessness Prevention Week 1-7 Aug).
Homelessness Prevention Week 2022 (1-7 August) is an annual campaign coordinated by Homelessness Australia. It seeks to raise awareness around people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face, and the action needed to achieve long-lasting solutions, including increasing the supply of social housing.
In Australia there are over 116,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night. Homelessness Week aims to raise awareness of the impact of homelessness on Australia via national and local community events, including providing information on the importance of housing as a solution and educating communities on how they can make a difference.
There are various services available for people at risk or, or experiencing, homelessness, in all areas of Australia. State, territory and local Governments as well as many community sector organisations, operate telephone services which are a good first point of information and referral.
National
1800Respect
Australia’s national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
Phone: 1800 737 732
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Australian Capital Territory
OneLink
Provides information and connections for support services in the ACT, including services for families and young people, and services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Phone: 1800 176 468
Availability: Mon – Fri 8am – 6pm
ACT Community Directory
Brought to you by VolunteeringACT, the ACT Community Directory helps you find services, community organisations and support groups in the Canberra region.
Phone: (02) 6248 7988
Availability: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
New South Wales
Link2Home
Link2home is the statewide homelessness information and referral telephone service. For information, assessment or referral to homelessness services and support in NSW, call Link2home.
Phone: 1800 152 152
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Victoria
Crisis Accommodation
To speak with a housing and support worker, if you are homeless, at risk of homelessness or escaping family violence in Victoria. Services include emergency accommodation, support, referrals to services, advocacy and court assistance.
Phone: 1800 825 955
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Queensland
Homeless Hotline
This is a phone information and referral service for people who are experiencing homelessness by the Queensland Government.
Phone: 1800 47 47 53
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Western Australia
EntryPoint Perth
Entrypoint Perth is a free assessment and referral service assisting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Western Australia to access accommodation and support options.
Phone: 6496 0001 or 1800 124 684
Availability: Mon – Fri 9:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday: 9.00am-5:00pm
South Australia
Homelessness Connect
A 24/7 state-wide telephone service for anyone experiencing homelessness in South Australia.
Phone: 1800 003 308
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Northern Territory
In immediate danger, please contact the Northern Territory Police on 131 444.
Shelter Me
Directory of homeless services for homeless people living in the NT. It contains a comprehensive guide to services in all areas of the NT.
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
