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Accommodation

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(ALSO SEE BOARDING HOUSES & COMMUNITY HOUSING)

 

Note:  All accommodation is subject to availability at the time of application and clients will be assessed for suitability before admittance.

 

 


 

 

General Contacts

 

HOMELESS PERSONS HELPLINE                         1800 234 566

 

HOMELESS PERSONS INFORMATION CENTRE

Information & Referral Service for Crisis Accommodation (over 18)

Tel:  02 9265 9081 / 9265 9087

(7 days, 9am – 10pm, closed each day between 1pm -2pm)

 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS LINE                         1800 656 463 

 

Information and Referral Service for crisis accommodation & support

services for those experiencing domestic violence.

 

Department of Housing:

106-108 Church st, Parramatta, 2150

Tel:  02 9891 8111

Fax:  02 9891 8166

http://www.housing.nsw.gov.au/ 

 

 

Department of Housing:

23-31 Moore st, Liverpool, 2170

Tel:  02 9821 6111

Fax:  02 9821 6200

 

 

ACCOMMODATION FOR ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRIATE ISLANDER WOMEN

 

Aboriginal Hostels Limited:

The peak organization for Aboriginal Hostels.

Level 5, 128-134 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010

Tel:  02 9310 2777

Fax:  02 9310 3044

Email: southeasternaustralia@ahl.gov.au

 

Western Sydney Sole Women’s Accommodation Service:

Also known as:  Jessie Street Domestic Violence Service:

Emergency accommodation and support for women escaping domestic violence.  

Provides access for women with disabilities, Aboriginal & NESB women with multiple

or complex needs.  Housing provided.

Blacktown.

Tel: 02 9622 7999 

Fax:  02 9622 6680

Email:  wsswas@bigpond.com   

 

 

ACCOMMODATION FOR WOMEN WITHOUT CHILDREN

 

 

Bonnie Women's Support Services:

Women with or without children experiencing or escaping domestic violence and sexual assault.

Canley Heights

Tel:  02 9729 0939

Fax:  9609 2809

Email:  bonniewr@bigpond.net.au

 

Kelly's Cottage:

Crisis accommodation for Single homeless women 25 years and over for up to three months. We offer case management, counselling, group work and intensive support to rebuild their lives.

Tel: 02 9891 2277 

Fax: 02 9891 4577

Email: wecare@parramattamission.org.au

 

Pingaree House:

Temporary accommodation between 3 days to 2 weeks for single people or couples

with no children.

A partnership between DoH in Parramatta and the Ecumenical Church.

Provides a complex of bedsitters in Brand Street, Dundas.

Tel:  02 9872 9636 or Department of Housing Office at 02 9891 8356

Email: pingaree@bigpond.com

 

Lady Of the Way:

Our Lady of the Way placement home is located in the Western Suburbs. The home has six beds

and offers accommodation for a period of 3 – 12 months for homeless single women

over 55 years of age.

The home accommodates women from all areas but preference is given to those from

Holroyd.

No drugs, alcohol or methadone.

Tel:  02 9891 4266 (needs referral)

Fax:  02 9687 1762

Email:  olow@parravinnies.org

 

Non-English Speaking Women’s Housing Scheme (N.E.S.H.):

Medium term supported housing for women from a non-English speaking

background.

Accommodation up to one year.

6/30 Smart st, Fairfield, 2165

Tel:  02  9726 7969

Fax:  02 9726 9039   

 

Women’s Housing Company:

A community based housing association for single women without children. 

Rent assessed at 25% of gross income. 

Long term housing opportunities: 3-5 year waiting list.

Sydney West and other areas.

Tel:  02 9281 1764

Fax:  02 9281 0148

Email:  whc@tpg.com.au

http://www.womenshousingcompany.org/index.html 

 

 

ACCOMMODATION FOR WOMEN WITH CHILDREN

 

 

 Alices Cottages:

Support services for women with mental illness with dependent children.

Richmond rd, Blacktown

Tel:  02 9622 9791

Fax:  02 9831 7145               

Email:  infor@alicescottages.net.au

 

Link to Home:

Provides short-term crisis accommodation for women with dependent children

eacaping domestic violence or homelessness. 

Woman in late stages of pregnancy are also welcome, child support workers and

prenatal information is provided as well as help with the newborn.  

A 24 hour service.

Sydney Metro.

Tel:  02 9265 9081 (homeless persons line) for referral. 

 

Barnardos:

Medium to long term accommodation for single mums with kids.

Auburn

Tel:  02 9646 2770                                                           

Fax:  02 9749 1050

 

Bonnie Women's Support Services:

Women with or without children experiencing or escaping domestic violence and sexual assault.

Canley Heights

Tel:  02 9729 0939

Fax:  9609 2809

Email:  bonniewr@bigpond.net.au

 

 

ACCOMMODATION FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

 

 

Amelie House:

Provides short-term crisis accommodation for women with dependent children

escaping domestic violence or homelessness. 

Woman in late stages of pregnancy are also welcome, child support workers and

prenatal information is provided as well as help with the newborn.  

A 24 hour service.

Sydney Metro.

Tel:  02 9265 9081 (homeless persons line) for referral.

 

Anglicare Youth Services:

Lisgar Youth Support provides extended community care for pregnant teenagers,

including accommodation and case management support for up to 18 months.

18 Parkes Street, Parramatta, NSW, 2150

Eligibility:  Young women between the ages of 12-25 years

Tel:  02  9553 7747

 

 

Catherine Villa:

Transition housing for women with children and pregnant women up to

25 years old.

Support at home for pregnant young women and young mothers under 25 with children. 

Quakers Hill

Tel:  02 9837 5369 / 9837 2095

Email: h2h@ccss.org.au

 

Dept of Housing:

May assist in temporary motel accommodation for up to 3 weeks.

Tel:  02 9891 8111

 

Karinya House:

The vision of Karinya House is to be a dynamic, compassionate organization providing

professional care and support for women in need during and after their pregnancy.

Information, counseling and referral.

Supported accommodation, transitional housing and an outreach service for

pregnant women at any time before the birth of their baby and for up to three

months after their baby is born.

Karinya House is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service.

Casework, practical support and information for clients in matters relating to

childbirth, parenting, health and welfare services, including housing needs.

 

Based in Canberra

 

Tel:  02 6259 8998 

Fax:  02 6258 0337 

Email: info@karinyahouse.asn.au

http://www.karinyahouse.asn.au/services.aspx

 

 

ACCOMMODATION FOR WOMEN ESCAPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

 

Bonnie Women's Support Services:

Women with or without children experiencing or escaping domestic violence and sexual assault.

Canley Heights

Tel:  02 9729 0939

Fax:  9609 2809 

 

Jessie Street Domestic Violence Service:

Emergency or crisis accommodation and support for women escaping domestic

violence.   No children. 

Also provides for women with disabilities, Aboriginal and NESB women with

multiple or complex needs.

Exit housing provided if women suit criteria.

Blacktown.

Tel: 02 9622 7999 

Fax:  02 9622 6680

Email:  info@wcdvs.org.au

 

Women's Homelessness Support Services Inc:

Crisis accommodation for women without children escaping domestic violence.

Mental health and drug and alcohol issues must be managed.

Liverpool 

Tel: 02 9602 9160

Fax:  02 9602 9172

E-mail: reception@whss.org.au

 

M.A.R.C.I.A. Refuge:

Crisis accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence.

Campbelltown.

Phone for referral: 1800 65 64 63    

admin@wrrc.org.au

 

Marian Villa Women’s Refuge:

Provides 24 hour crisis accommodation for women with dependent children escaping

domestic violence.

Tel:  1800 656 463 (domestic violence line) for referral.

 

Mimosa House: 

Service for Indo-Chinese women experiencing domestic violence. 

Phone for referral: 1800 65 64 63

 

Muslim Women's Support Centre:

Support, information and referrals.  Counseling and accommodation for women

escaping domestic violence.

Phone for referral: 1800 65 64 63

 

Domestic Violence Service Management

Provides short-term crisis accommodation for women with children escaping

domestic violence and families at risk.

Tel:  9621 8253

Email:   therese.callaghan@dvnswsm.orgau

Phone for referral:  1800 65 64 63 (domestic violence line) for referral.

 

Pendle Hill Crisis Centre:

Provides accommodation for women with dependent children who are escaping

domestic violence or who are homeless.

PO Box 24, Pendle Hill 2145

Tel:  02 9636 7400

Email:  ljnero@yahoo.com 

 

West Connect Domestic Violence

Women with children escaping domestic violence.

Tel:  02 4732 2318

Fax:  02 47215695 

Email;  info@wcdvs.org.au

 

Thelma Brown Cottage:

Crisis cottage for women with children.  Unable to accept women with drug

or alcohol problems.  Accommodates women escaping domestic violence, families at

risk and refugees.

Tel:  02 9891 2277 

Fax:  02 9897 7681

Email:  wecare@parramattamission.org.au

 

Western Sydney Sole Women’s Accommodation Service:

Also known as:  Jessie Street Domestic Violence Service:

24 hour emergency accommodation service for single women escaping domestic

violence.  No children.  Provides access for women with disabilities, Aboriginal, NESB

women with multiple or complex needs.  Housing provided.

Blacktown / Mt Druid

Tel: 02 9622 7999 

Fax:  02 9622 6680

Email:  wsswas@bigpond.com

 

YWCA Emergency Accommodation Services:

Refuge accommodation for homeless 17-25 year old women who have children or are

pregnant or escaping domestic violence. 

Counselling and case work offered.

Ashfield.

Tel:  02 9799 5281 

Fax:  02 9799 5281 

 

 

ACCOMMODATION FOR NESB & CALD WOMEN

 

 Mimosa House:

Provides short term crisis accommodation for Indochinese, Cantonese, Khmer,

Mandarin, Vietnamese women and their dependent children escaping domestic

violence.

Tel:  1800 656 463 (Domestic Violence Line) for referral. 

 

 

ACCOMMODATION FOR WOMEN WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

 

 

Chairman Clift Cottages:

Accommodation for women with mental illness who have children in their care.

53 Tulloch st, Blacktown

Tel:  02 9622 3066

Fax:  02 9831 1995 

 

Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery Services:

Supported accommodation for people with serious mental illness as a step towards

independent living.  Must be willing and able to participate in a program.

Eligibility: From 18 to 65 years.

40 Jamieson St, Granville, NSW, 2142

Referral required. Contact for details

Tel: 02 8868 4401

Fax: 02 9897 1246   

 

Community Housing Implementation Program:

Provides cottage based accommodation and programmes for people with a serious

mental illness who require support and rehabilitation in independent living skills.

9 Fleet St, North Parramatta NSW 2151

Eligibility: From 18 to 65 years.

Referral required from Doctor, Social Worker or other health professional

Tel: 02 9840 3558

Fax: 02 9840 3947

Email:  reshin.maharaj@swahs.health.nsw.gov.au  

 

Metro Residences Westmead:

Provides residential services to people with a severe intellectual disability who are

residents at the Marsden Centre.

Also provides planned respite services for adolescents and young adults with a moderate

to severe intellectual disability.

Referrals for planned respite are only accepted from Department of Ageing, Disability

and Homecare Caseworkers.

36 Mons Rd, Westmead NSW 2145

Eligibility: Moderate to severe intellectual disability from 16 to 25 years.

Fees: Planned respite $10-$20 per night 

Tel: 02 9842 2355/ 9842 2463

Fax: 02 9842 2366

 

Northcott Housing Links:

Provides short to medium-term shared accommodation (4 modified houses in Sydney)

at moderate rent for adults with physical disabilities who are of working age. Clients

must be able to arrange their own care package.

The Northcott Society, 1 Fennell St, North Parramatta NSW 2151

Fees: Percentage of income/DSP.

Tel: 02 9890 0902/ 0412 436 604

Fax: 02 9683 2827

Email: housinglinks@northcott.com.au

 

Centacare, Liverpool:

Permanent residential accommodation services for adults with moderate to severe

intellectual disabilities. Ongoing training and support is provided, based on residents’

needs.

Level 2, 45-47 Scott Street Liverpool, NSW, 2170

Tel:  02 9821 3499

Fax: 02 8778 4200

www.centacare.org   

 

 

ACCOMMODATION FOR YOUTH (young women)

 

 

NSW Government site for youth services:

http://www.youth.nsw.gov.au/

 

For information on rental contracts, bonds, tenancy agreements etc. for first time

renters:

http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/realestaterenting/tenantslandlords/tenants.html

 

 

Barnardos Auburn Children's Family Centre:

Semi-independent, medium term accommodation program for 16 to 21 year

olds homeless youth.

C/O 20 - 24 Kerr Parade Auburn NSW 2144

Tel:  02 9646 2770

Fax: 9749 1050

 

Fusion:

Supported accommodation for 16-24 year olds in a variety of housing options.

8 Forthorn Place, St. Mary's.

Tel:  02 8805 5900

 

Grandview Lodge:

Provides a safe and secure environment for young women who are studying either at

high school or TAFE full time and are unable to live at home. Also provides a living

skills program.

7 Grandview St, Parramatta, NSW, 2150

Eligibility: Females from 15 to 18 years.

Fees: $170 per fortnight for board, all inclusive.

Tel: 02 9683 2740

Fax: 02 9683 2703                                                             

Email: grandviewlodge@iprimus.com.au      

 

Koompartoo Youth Program:

Medium term accommodation for young people, aged 18-21, for up to two years to

develop skills and the confidence to work towards independent living.

The young people may be attending TAFE, school or university or beginning

employment.

Locked bag 5360 Parramatta NSW 2124

Tel:  02 9891 2277

 

Lisgar Youth Support Program:

18 Parkes St, Parramatta NSW 2150

Provides out-of-home residential care for 13-18 year old girls who are unable to live

with their families due to abuse, violence or family breakdown.  Provides living skills

and transition to independent living.

Eligibility: From 13 to 18 years. Female Only.

Referral: Department of Community Services

Tel: 02 9895 8000

www.anglicare.asn.au/services/youth/NSW.s    

 

Marist Youth Care Service:

Provides short and medium term accommodation at Blacktown, Mt Druitt and Emu Plains.

Tel:  02 9625 0898

 

Parrahouse:

Provides crisis accommodation for teenagers aged 14 – 18 years old.

Staff at Parrahouse can help homeless teenagers reconnect with their parental home if it is

appropriate or help them to find long term alternatives.

Tel:  02 9633 5429

Fax: 02 9633 5832    

 

Uniting Care Burnside – Western Sydney Youth Services Program:

Offers various programs for young people in crisis including residential care, foster

care (14 to 17 years), family support and programs to support young people.

13 Blackwood Pl, North Parramatta, NSW 2151

Eligibility: From 14 to 18 years.

Tel:  02 9768 6866

Fax:  02 9630 6810

www.burnside.org.au

 

Western Housing for Youth (WHY) Ltd:

Medium to long term semi supported independent housing for youth aged 16 - 21

years from Parramatta, Holroyd and Auburn LGAs.

48 Marion St, Harris Park, NSW 2150

Tel:   02 9689 2740

Fax: 9891 3693

Email: info@why.net.au

 

YWCA Emergency Accommodation Services:

Refuge accommodation for homeless 17-25 year old women who have children or are

pregnant or escaping domestic violence. 

Counselling and case work offered.

Ashfield.

Tel:  02 9799 5281 

Fax:  02 9799 5281   

 

Young Women's Supported Accommodation:

Transitional accommodation and support program for young women and young mums

16-25 years who are homeless or at risk of long-term homelessness in inner-west and

south-west Sydney

8 Jacobs street, Bankstown, 2200

Tel:  02 8709 9333 

 

Youth Accommodation Association:

The Youth Accommodation association is a peak organization that conducts research

and acts as a lobby group on issues of youth housing and accommodation.

Up to date listing of vacancies in short term accommodation for young people, 14 - 18

years.

Tel:  02 9698 5833 / 02 9318 1531

1800 424 830 (24 hour service)

 

 

 

 

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