Emergency Support
We will help you to access emergency support services across Perth.
Overview
Finding yourself unexpectedly out of work, loss of a car, loss of accomodation and or financially unable to pay for food and bills can be a very scary and overwhelming. There’s a lot to worry about and most people have never been through anything like it before.
There are many services provided by organisations across Perth that can assist you when life throws an un-expected turn. Knowing who to contact for what service can be challenging and at times there can be language barriers to getting access to what you need at this time.
We are here to help!
Our supportive team are here to help you get access to the services you need, with free advice and support available 7 days per week.
Don’t Go it Alone, if you are unsure if we can help, contact us.
In your situation, knowledge is power and the information we give you will put you on the fastest possible path to an optimal recovery.
Support Organisations
| Accommodation | Emergency Relief, Food, Bills | |
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| Uniting WA | Call 1300 663 298 then ask to be connected to “Tranby”
Call from 8:30AM – 4:00PM For Walk-ins 7:00AM No kids, family reservations unavailable |
Call (08) 9220 1255 for emergency relief.
For food vouchers you need to call on Tuesday at exactly 11AM, just leave your name and number and the staff will call back. |
| Anglicare WA | Anglicare WA does not provide crisis or emergency accommodation services.
If you require urgent housing, please call Crisis Care on 1800 199 008 or Entry Point on 1800 124 684 for assistance. However due to WA’s accommodation shortage, options are currently limited. Anglicare WA housing programs are all currently full, with wait lists of up to two months. |
Emergency Relief assistance is available to support you if you:
They can help with food referral and give a 30-dollar credit. Call (08) 6458 4510 |
| Tom Fisher House
https://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Find_Help/WA/Homeless_Mental_Health_Services/Tom_Fisher_House/ |
Free accommodation.
You can’t phone them, you must drop into centre in person. 278A Beaufort St, Perth WA 6000 On any given night they accommodate up to 12 adults (singles and couples) and even have room for friendly fur companions. The service can provide up to 7 nights stay and is open between 5:30pm and 8:30am every night of the year. |
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| The Salvation Army Doorways Perth
333 William Street, Perth WA, Australia |
Appointment needed.
Walk-ins not available. 9:00am to 4:00pm Call (08) 9260 9599 Referrals accepted by doorwaysperth@aus.salvationarmy.org Services: Budgeting Chemist & Prescriptions Christmas Hampers Financial Services Food Furniture & Household Goods No & Low Interest Loans Overdue Bills Assistance Toiletries Information, Support & Referrals Lifestyle Programs |
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| The Salvation Army Swan View
371 Morrison Road, Swan View WA, Australia |
Appointment not necessary.
Walk-ins available. Call (08) 9294 2811 and 0432271636 Email carol.oleary@aus.salvationarrmy.org Documentation required when using services: Centrelink ID Seniors Card Concession Card Referral from other agency Health Care Card Services: Budgeting Christmas Hampers Food Furniture & Household Goods Showers Toiletries |
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| The Beacon Emergency Accommodation, Referral and Support Service (Beacon EARSS) | The Salvation Army provides crisis and transitional medium term (up to 3 months) accommodation at The Beacon for men, women and couples (registered through Centrelink) experiencing homelessness due to crisis.
Call (08) 9492 7101 If you cannot get through please email beaconintake@salvationarmy.org.au with your name and contact details. |
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| Bunbury Emergency Accommodation, Referral and Support Services | Call (08) 9791 3865 | |
| Kalgoorlie Emergency Accommodation, Referral and Support Service (Kalgoorlie EARSS) | Call (08) 9091 1985 | |
| Kalgoorlie-Boulder Youth Crisis Accommodation Service | Call (08) 9091 1016 | |
| Financial Counselling Network | Free-call Food and Emergency Relief Service
Call 1800 979 777 from 9am–5pm Mon to Fri. |
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| National Debt Hotline | A not-for-profit service that helps people in Australia tackle their debt problems helping them to get their lives back on track.
Call 1800 007 007 |
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| Red Cross
*phone number listed but they are always unavailable for calls |
Online support:
https://www.redcross.org.au/services/homelessness-services/ Supporting people to maintain their housing and avoid homelessness Supporting people experiencing homelessness |
Online support:
https://www.redcross.org.au/services/homelessness-services/ Building people’s life skills and community networks Providing information, resources and a meal |
| Foyer Oxford Leederville
196 Oxford St, Leederville WA, Australia |
Call 1800 185 685
Call (08) 6240 7200 at any time. Foyer Oxford is a cutting edge youth housing service located on Oxford Street in Leederville. Foyer Oxford is a 24 hour service, so if you need to get in touch urgently you can call us at any time. |
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| Foundation Housing
297 Vincent Street, Leederville WA, Australia |
Documentation required when using services:
Centrelink Income Statement Referral from other agency Photo ID Proof of income documents or CRN Wage slips (if working) Any support letters you may have. Eligible for: Centrelink Recipients & Health Care Card Holders Only Referrals accepted by form. Call (08) 9422 0700 for General Enquiries |
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| Perth Inner City Youth Service Inc
22 Blencowe Street, West Leederville WA, Australia |
Appointment needed.
Walk-ins not available. 9:00am to 5:00pm Call (08) 9388 2791 Referrals accepted by phone or email. info@picys.org.au |
Appointment needed.
Walk-ins not available 9:00am to 5:00pm Call (08) 9388 2791 Referrals accepted by phone or email. info@picys.org.au |
| Life Without Barriers
632-634 Newcastle Street, Leederville WA 6007, Australia |
Appointment needed.
Walk-ins not available. Call (08) 92083400 Referrals accepted by phone or email. infowa@lwb.org.au |
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| Home Hub
255 Hay Street, Subiaco WA, Australia |
Referrals accepted by Email info@homehub.org.au
Home Hub is WA’s only website that provides simple and easy access to safe and affordable housing; 1. information; 2. resources; and 3. listings of safe and affordable housing |
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| Seeds of Hope Services
Perth City, WA, Australia |
Documentation required when using services:
Centrelink ID Concession Card Appointment not necessary. Walk-ins available. For referrals, Call 0487996147 Or email seedsofhopeservices@gmail.com |
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| RSLWA | For Veterans & Dependents Only
Call (08) 9287 3799 Or visit Level 4, 28 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 Documentation required when using services: Bank Account Statement Outstanding Invoices Proof of ADF Service Services: Car Repairs Chemist & Prescriptions Christmas Hampers Financial Services Food Overdue Bills Assistance Rent Assistance |
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| Hope Inc
142-146 Beaufort Street, Perth WA, Australia |
Appointment needed.
Walk-ins not available. Referrals accepted by Phone/Email Call (08) 94275013/ 0480109016 Email hope@metrochurch.org.au Service Hours Tuesday 10:00am to 3:00pm Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm Appointments for financial assistance are limited to 3 per day- bookings for these appointments are taken from 9.30am sharp by phone. Financial assistance is $100 per person per financial year. Make a booking via phone at 9.30am sharp on Tuesday or Friday. The booking will be for the same day the following week. (clients to bring bank statements, overdue bills) Services: Budgeting Chemist & Prescriptions Christmas Hampers Food Homeless Support Services Overdue Bills Assistance Rent Assistance Showers Toiletries Information, Support & Referrals Can receive food hamper (limited to once per month), either book online https://www.hopeinc.com.au/book-now/ or turn up to the centre during opening hours. |
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| Uniting Care
Aberdeen Street, Perth WA, Australia |
Appointment needed.
Walk-ins not available. 8:30am to 4:30pm Referrals accepted by Phone/Email/Form Call 1300663298 Email hello@unitingcarewest.org.au Or visit https://unitingwa.org.au/ Documentation required when using services: Centrelink ID Concession Card Centrelink Income Statement Health Care Card Outstanding Invoices Passport Services: Educational Support Food Overdue Bills Assistance |
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| Bethanie | Affordable housing options for seniors and pensioners over 55.
Visit housing.wa.gov.au to apply. Once your eligibility is confirmed, your name will be placed on the Joint Wait List. When a property becomes available, the Property Management Team will contact you. |
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| Ingenia Gardens | Community living for seniors.
Call 1800 445 464 You pay a weekly fee for your accommodation in the form of rent. You need to pay a bond, to the value of four weeks worth of rent. This is held at the state bond authority and is refundable at the end of your tenancy. Lease period is 6 months up to 2 years. You may be entitled to receive rent assistance through Centrelink. |
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| Entrypoint Perth | *Not a case management service or a direct accommodation provider
Entrypoint Perth staff are qualified professionals with experience in assisting people who are homeless. Operating 9am-7pm on weekdays and 9am-5pm on Saturdays. An online option is available. https://www.entrypointperth.com.au/online-registration-form/ Call 1800 124 684 or (08) 6496 0001 (Please note, if calling from a mobile phone, a fee will be incurred.) |
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| Crisis Accommodation
PERTH, WA 6000 |
Visit the website to find open locations. | Visit the website to find open locations. |
| St Barts | Women
https://stbarts.org.au/app/uploads/Referral-form-with-button.pdf Men
https://stbarts.org.au/app/uploads/Referral-form-with-button.pdf Families
https://stbarts.org.au/app/uploads/Referral-form-with-button.pdf |
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| St Barts | Community Housing
Independent Living Program
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| Boorloo Bidee Mia
https://www.shelterwa.org.au/boorloo-bidee-mia/ |
100-bed homelessness facility located in 300 Wellington Street
An immediate and culturally appropriate low-barrier accommodation response to rough sleeping in the Perth Central Business District. “Aboriginal people are overrepresented among chronic rough sleepers – particularly in the Perth CBD area – so the Boorloo Bidee Mia service will deliver a tailored and culturally appropriate response led and designed by local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.” Referrals: Contact Wungening Aboriginal Corporation on (08) 9221 1411 or Noongar Mia Mia on (08) 9271 8711. |
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| St Patrick’s Community Support Centre
(St Pat’s) |
A not for profit organisation providing community housing and specialist services for people facing homelessness.
St Pat’s does not offer crisis accommodation. Please contact Entrypoint on 1800 124 684 or Crisis Care on 1800 199 008 for access to crisis accommodation providers. St Pat’s Housing Services offers a range of shared lodging accommodations within the greater Fremantle area for families, adults and young people. Day Centre: 12 Queen Victoria St, Fremantle Open Mon – Fri 7:30am – 2:00pm Reception: Phone 08 6372 4800 Open Mon – Fri 9:00am – 2:00pm Housing Office: 100 Hampton Road, Fremantle Phone 08 6372 4835 Reception Mon – Fri 10:00am – 2:00pm Call (08) 6372 4835 St Pat’s Housing Services for details of applications process. Referral form available for download at https://stpats.com.au/services/housing/ Applicant must provide Centrelink benefit evidence and/or wage slips for proof of income |
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