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How do I contact housing NSW?

You can contact us a number of ways: Visit our website at Phone 1800 422 322. Email [email protected]….Write to us.

Our Head Office address is:Our postal address is:
223-239 Liverpool Road, Ashfield NSW 2131Locked Bag 4001, Ashfield BC 1800

What Organisations help the homeless in Australia?

Here are 7 organisations below which you can support and help volunteer.

  • Homelessness Australia. Homelessness Australia is the national peak body for homelessness in Australia.
  • Mission Australia.
  • StreetSmart Australia.
  • Salvation Army.
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Can Centrelink help me get a house?

The Rent Deduction Scheme lets you pay your public housing rent straight from your Centrelink payments. You can arrange this with your state or territory housing authority. It’s a free service. You can use it to pay your rent and other regular bills, such as child care and electricity.

What is DCG housing?

DCJ Housing is a housing agency of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ). The organisation provides safe, decent and affordable housing options for those most in need to achieve sustainable futures.

What is the housing contact Centre?

More information. The Housing Contact Centre is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for tenants, maintenance contractors and members of the public. Each year approximately 800,000 calls are received (about 3,500 calls daily). These calls cover everything from tenant maintenance enquiries to requests for accommodation assistance.

How does a homeless person get back on their feet?

The NCH directory includes health care providers for the homeless, shelters for men, women, and families, transitional housing organizations, food pantries, HUD local offices, and affordable federal housing agencies. The NCH website is a helpful tool in finding the right resources for those experiencing homelessness.

What does the Red Cross do for the homeless?

The support Red Cross provides not only helps people to find housing but prevents people from becoming homeless in the first place. The programs also help people to build their life skills and community connections. The goal is to address the underlying issues that contributed to their housing problems.

What is the link2home service?

The service is for people who are homeless or who are worried they will become homeless, as well as for advocates acting on a person’s behalf. Link2home will work in partnership with Specialist Homelessness Services across NSW to provide the best response for clients.

What does link2home do at night?

From 9am to 10pm daily, Link2home provides callers with information, assessments and referrals to homelessness support and accommodation services across NSW. Between the hours of 10 at night and 9 in the morning, Link2home provides information and assessment only and will refer people to emergency services if required.

How do I contact link2home or DCJ housing?

If you are homeless as a result of the floods and need immediate accommodation for tonight, please contact Link2Home on 1800 152 152 opens in new window. If you are a DCJ Housing tenant, you can contact the Housing Contact Centre on 1800 422 322 opens in new window.

Where can I find supported accommodation services in NSW?

You can check with a local community legal centre or a tenants’ rights organisation, such as NSW Tenants website, about your rights in regard to this. Click here to find supported accommodation services that may be available to you. Are you safe?