Housing and Homelessness
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Services
Ask Izzy
Online service helping people find the services they need, now and nearby. It is free and anonymous, services include, housing, meals, healthcare, counselling, legal advice and a whole lot more.
Website: https://askizzy.org.au/
Crisis & Emergency Accommodation Assistance
If you are in urgent need of somewhere to stay, call Victoria's free, 24/7 hotline to speak with a housing and support worker. Please call if you are homeless, at risk of homelessness or escaping family violence.
Phone: 1800 825 955
Website: Getting help - DFFH Services
Front Yard Youth Services
Provides multidisciplinary holistic programs to meet the needs of young people aged 12 to 24 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Phone: 9977 0077
Website: Frontyard Youth Services Melbourne | Youth Support Melbourne | MCM
Haven Home Safe
Haven Home Safe offer a range of supports to those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including housing help, support programs and social and affordable housing. This service can be accessed over the phone or by visiting an office, location details are listed on the website.
Phone: 1300 428 364
(After Hours) Phone: 1800 825 955
Website: Home - Haven Home Safe
Melbourne City Mission
Providing support, services and advice to youth who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Website: https://www.mcm.org.au/homelessness
Shower Access Service - Nillumbik
A Shower Access Service is available in Nillumbik to provide access to free showers for people who are homeless, couch surfing or don’t have a permanent home. People who want to use the Shower Access Service can collect a Shower Access Pass from healthAbility, at 917 Main Rd Eltham, between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Phone: 9430 9100
Website: Shower Access Service
Young people can visit the Nillumbik Youth Hub to access a shower, laundry machines, toiletries, a food pantry and referrals to specialised services. More information about the Youth Hub can be found here.
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