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Access free crisis housing and homelessness services across Australia.
Faith Housing Australia is not a housing provider or a direct support service. However, if you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis, there are dedicated services in every state and territory that can provide immediate help. These services offer free, confidential support and may assist with emergency accommodation, safety planning, and referrals to local organisations.
Please contact the relevant service listed below for assistance in your area.
| State/Territory | Service Name | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | Onelink | 1800 176 468 | onelink.org.au |
| New South Wales (NSW) | Link2Home | 1800 152 152 | facs.nsw.gov.au |
| Northern Territory (NT) | ShelterMe | (08) 8985 4389 | shelterme.org.au |
| Queensland (QLD) | Homeless Hotline | 1800 474 753 | qld.gov.au |
| South Australia (SA) | Homeless Connect | 1800 003 308 | homelessconnectsa.org |
| Tasmania (TAS) | Housing Connect | 1800 800 588 | homestasmania.com.au |
| Victoria (VIC) | Crisis and Emergency Accommodation |
1800 825 955 (03) 9536 7777 |
housing.vic.gov.au |
| Western Australia (WA) | Entrypoint Perth | 1800 124 684 | entrypointperth.com.au |
| State/Territory | Service Name | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | ACT Government | 13 22 81 | act.gov.au |
| New South Wales (NSW) | Department of Communities and Justice – Housing and homelessness | 1800 422 322 | facs.nsw.gov.au |
| Northern Territory (NT) | Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development | (08) 8999 5511 | dhlgcd.nt.gov.au |
| Queensland (QLD) | Queensland Government – Emergency and temporary accommodation | — | qld.gov.au |
| Department of Housing and Public Works | 13 74 68 | housing.qld.gov.au | |
| South Australia (SA) | SA Housing Trust | 131 299 | housing.sa.gov.au |
| Tasmania (TAS) | Homes Tasmania | 1300 665 663 | homestasmania.com.au |
| Victoria (VIC) | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing | — | dffh.vic.gov.au |
| Western Australia (WA) | Department of Communities | (08) 9222 4666 | wa.gov.au |
| Service | Phone / Text | Website | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800RESPECT |
1800 737 732 Text 0458 737 732 |
1800respect.org.au |
24 hours, 7 days a week If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of domestic, family or sexual violence, you can call, text, or access online chat and video support. |
| Service | Phone | Website | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeline | 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au |
24 hours, 7 days a week A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention. |
| Beyond Blue | 1300 224 636 | beyondblue.org.au |
24 hours, 7 days a week Provides information and support to help anyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. |
| 13 YARN | 13 92 76 | 13yarn.org.au |
24 hours, 7 days a week Support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. |
| Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800 | kidshelpline.com.au |
24 hours, 7 days a week Free, confidential online and phone counselling for young people aged 5 to 25. |
| Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling | 1800 011 046 | openarms.gov.au |
24 hours, 7 days a week Mental health support for Navy, Army and Air Force personnel, veterans and their families. |
| QLife | 1800 184 527 | qlife.org.au |
Open 3pm to midnight, 7 days a week Anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ counselling and referral service for all Australians. |
| Service | Phone | Website | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Debt Helpline | 1800 007 007 | ndh.org.au | Provides a single contact point for people to access financial counselling, either immediately on the phone or through referral to another service. |
| Centrelink | 132 850 | servicesaustralia.gov.au | Centrelink social workers can provide support to customers and provide information about community support services. |
| Department of Veterans’ Affairs |
1800 838 372 (1800 VETERAN) |
dva.gov.au | Provides a single contact point for veterans and their families to access financial assistance and wellbeing supports, and facilitates access to mental health counselling. |
| Service | Phone / Email | Website | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disability Gateway | 1800 643 787 | disabilitygateway.gov.au |
8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday Assists people with disability, their families and carers to locate and access services across Australia. |
| Carer Gateway | 1800 422 737 | carergateway.gov.au |
8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday Carers can access individually tailored services within their local area through Carer Gateway service providers. |
| National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) |
1800 800 110 enquiries@ndis.gov.au |
ndis.gov.au | Provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence and access to new skills. |
| Service | Phone / Contact | Website | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) | 131 450 | tisnational.gov.au | Provides access to phone and on-site interpreting services in over 150 languages. |
| Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS) |
1800 334 944 ais@nt.gov.au |
aboriginalaffairs.nt.gov.au | Helps to address language barriers faced by Indigenous people in the Northern Territory. |
| National Relay Service (NRS) |
Voice: 1300 555 727 TTY: 133 677 SMS: 0423 677 767 |
accesshub.gov.au | Allows people who cannot hear or do not use their voice to communicate with a hearing person over the phone. |
Faith Housing Australia is not a housing provider or a direct support service.
If you are seeking emergency accommodation, visit Link2Home.
