(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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