Emergency accommodation

Homelessness

If you’re experiencing homelessness or are housed but at risk of homelessness—including experiencing domestic and family violence you can call:

• Homeless Hotline: 1800 474 753
• DVConnect: 1800 811 811; Men's line: 1800 600 636.

Ask Izzy can assist you to search for nearby shelters, housing, food, health care and homeless information .

Basic needs help

• Financial and emotional help if you’re jobless
• Food and daily needs help if you need a free meal or shower, or to wash your clothes
• Support services for veterans

Housing assistance

For information on housing and accessing rental assistance, contact your nearest Housing Service Centre.

For more about what’s available, see:

• Apply for social housing
• Public and community housing
• Renting assistance
• Youth links:
  • Youth housing and accommodation
  • Safe places to hang out
• Experiencing domestic and family violence
• Support and counselling for victims of abuse
• Proof of identification (if you don’t have any)