Sydney Homeless - New South Wales, Australia

[Dominic]

Regional focus for Sydney on homelessness and homeless discussion related to Sydney - New South Wales, Australia. Are you homeless or involved with homelessness in Sydney Australia?

[Polly]

Hi, Where do the homeless go for a free or inexpensive meal in the Centennial Park area?
Just wondering...

[Dominic]

The Vincentian Village is at the east end of Francis Lane
Jeff's food van parks on the corner of Yurong St and Mary's Rd

Both are east of Hyde Park (off William St).

At either of those two places you can also get directions to St. Canices Soup Kitchen and Wayside Chappel, a short walk up the road into Kings Cross.

[Polly]

Thanks for all of that detailed info. Very helpful.

Judy

[Rose]

NSW
Canterbury Multicultural Youth Health Services
Belmore Youth Resources Centre
Bldg 3, Redman Parade
BELMORE NSW 2192
Phone: (02) 9787 0600

CMYHS works together with young people between the ages 12-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the local Canterbury area. CMYHS provides counselling, support information, education, resources and referral for any health related issues. Also facilitates Drop in Program twice a week with access to doctor and dentist. Also provides outreach groups in partnership with local youth services and health promotion education

Cellblock Youth Health Services
142 Carillon Avenue
CAMPERDOWN NSW 2050
Phone: (02) 9516 2233

Promotes health and well being of young people aged 12-20 and their communities in the (Central Sydney Area) who have experienced homelessness, marginalisation or who are at risk. Young people
join with the Cellblock team using creative and innovative processes to improve their physical, mental, emotional, cultural, spiritual or environmental health. The service is free, safe and confidential.

CHAIN - Community Health for Adolescents in Need
1A Denison Street
PO Box 1614
WOLLONGONG NSW 2500
Phone: (02) 4226 5816

CHAIN supports young people aged 12-24 who are at risk emotionally, mentally and physically. The focus is on the promotion of continued self-reliance using a holistic health framework. CHAIN engages with young people to provide health promotion and education programs, direct clinical diagnosis and treatment, a first port-of-call to promote long-term health improvement and referral to other services.

Coffs Harbour Youth Health Service
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Locked Mail Bag 812
COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450
Phone: (02) 6656 7900

The Coffs Harbour IHSHY Service is attached to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in the Mid North Coast Area Health Service. It provides outreach counselling, brief crisis intervention, referral to mainstream health services and JPET. Also runs innovative early intervention and prevention group programs for young people at risk of mental health problems.

Crossroads Youth Health Service
49 Worrigee Street
PO Box 55
NOWRA NSW 2541
Phone: (02) 4423 1784

The Crossroads Service is located in Nowra, with outreach services across the Shoalhaven LGA. IHSHY funded services include counseling for 12-25 year olds, group work, education and health promotion programs targeting at-risk young people, individual support and advocacy, community development and capacity building.

High Street Youth Health Services
65 High Street
HARRIS PARK NSW 2145
Phone: (02) 9687 2544

HSYHS promotes health and well being for 12-25 year olds in the Parramatta. Holroyd, Auburn and Baulkham Hills Local Government Areas. Priorities are the needs of young people who are at risk or are experiencing homelessness. Services include medical, counselling and therapeutic services (generalist and alcohol and other drugs), information, consultation, intake, assessment, referral and crisis intervention, education programs and advocacy, program planning and management (drop-in, creative arts, group work and health promotion), basic needs services (food, showers and laundry), advocacy and support for young people with accommodation, financial, educational and employment issues, interagency collaboration and coordination.

Penrith Street Work Project
PO Box 869
PENRITH NSW 2751
Phone: (02) 4721 5670 psp@pnc.com.au

PSP provides a range of health services, information, referral and advocacy support to homeless and at risk youth in the Nepean and surrounding areas.

Muralappi Youth Health Service
The Settlement Neighbourhood Centre, Redfern
17 Edward Street Chippendale
PO Box 845
STRAWBERRY HILLS NSW 2012
Phone: (02) 9698 3097

Provides a focus on health, cultural camps and educational activities for Aboriginal young people. Programs assist in moving at risk young people into more creative ventures through a focus on building resilience and strengthening culture by reconnecting with elders. Works closely with the Links to Learning Program to assist young people to return to formal education and learning.

Youth Health Outreach Team YHOT
Central Coast
38 Pacific Highway
WYONG NSW 2259
Phone: (02) 4356 9333

YHOT is a mobile outreach service that offers resources, support and education on health issues to young people, aged 12-24 years, who are experiencing homelessness or who have transient lifestyles that increase their vulnerability to risk. YHOT works with service providers to assist their workers in their work with young people. YHOT works with young people to empower them to make informed choices regarding their psychosocial and physical health. YHOT is part of the Youth Health Service and covers the Wyong and Gosford LGAs.

[raegs1980]

Hi,

I have worked within the crisis accomodation for the homeless and am seeking similiar employment, any starting places to look?

[katesmith]

hi i live on the northern beaches and also go to uni in darlinghurst. id really like to get involved in a soup kitchen somewhere. does anyone know where id be able to?

[Windowsocks]

So...are there any actual homeless people in Sydney here?

btw, i was wondering how homeless people can get access to the internet in anyway? :P its something ive been wondering for a long time now.

[Jor-EL]

Originally Posted by Windowsocks

So...are there any actual homeless people in Sydney here?

btw, i was wondering how homeless people can get access to the internet in anyway? :P its something ive been wondering for a long time now.

Windowsocks -

I have never been to Australia, but in America, anyone with a library card can go to their local library and use a computer with access to the internet.
Is it the same in Australia ?

[bushfella911]

where do the homeless people in sydney go for a free shower?

[Heavy Metal Wagon]

There is a place in Wickham (Newcastle) in Wood St called "Newcastle City Mission". It is a great place where one can go for a free lunch, shower, watch tv, socialise and do laundry for a small fee.(only 50c if i remember correct,been a couple of years) Very helpful place that has Counselling services and access to crisis accommodation. Pets are also welcome,they'll get a feed too!

I hope the above is still true as it has been a few years since i was in the area but i looked it up before posting this and it is still there..

[brianadr]

Originally Posted by Jor-EL

Windowsocks -

I have never been to Australia, but in America, anyone with a library card can go to their local library and use a computer with access to the internet.
Is it the same in Australia ?

it is the same in New South Wales as most local libraries have internet access and there are many internet cafes as well. In the Hostel, I work, the majority of younger clients have an email address, but many of the older clients have some degree of technophobia.

[Terrilliser]

Well I'm officially homeless, after being kicked out of the apartment because I lost my job, I know find myself hopelessly short of funds and with nowhere to sleep!! Can anyone help?

[brianadr]

Start with homeless Persons Information 1800234566.

Assuming you are a male over 18, the following services are available:

Hope Hostel Parramatta, St Judes Bankstown, Rawson Centre Newtown, Liverpool Centre, Vinces Place Campbelltown, Foster House Surrey Hills, Matthew Talbot are few services available.

[mdbgrim]

Hi
My name is Meghan and im looking ffofr my dad robert payne (bob) he maybe homeless is there a group home or refuge for homless men in The Rocks area in Sydney NSW?

[brianadr]

Meghan,

There are a couple of agencies you could approach directly where you if you gave your contact details and any information the services should be able to pass information to your father. Confidentiality, restricts the agencies capacity to confirm if he is staying with the particular agency. Even if they are able to pass information onto him, he may not wish to have contact with his family.
the agencies are the station:
Edward Eagar Lodge

Phone: 02 9361 0981 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting**************02 9361 0981******end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax: 02 9331 3410
Location: 348a Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 display map
Albion Street Lodge

Phone: 02 9211 2833
Fax: 02 9211 0331
Location: 66B Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 display map


Foster House Community Housing

Phone: 02 8218 1222
Fax: 02 9211 6837
Location: 5-19 Mary St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 display map


Vincentian Village - Family and Women Crisis Service

Phone: 02 9360 2140
Fax: 02 9380 2810
Mail: 50 Francis St, East Sydney NSW 2010



Missionbeat

Operates from various locations in region
Phone: 1300 306 461
Fax: 02 9560 2523

CONTACT

The Station Ltd Drop In Centre
Street Address:
82 Erskine Street, Sydney 2000
Postal address:
GPO Box 2202, Sydney 2001
Telephone: (02) 9299 2252
Fax: (02) 9299 4716
E-Mail: dropin@thestationltd.org
ABN: 58 002 880 364


Charles Chambers Court

Phone: 02 9211 9070
Fax: 02 9211 5855
Location: 11 Hunt St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 display map


Mission Australia Centre

Phone: 02 9356 0600
Fax: 02 9356 0605
Location: 19 Denham St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 display map


Matthew Talbot Hostel

Talbot Pl
Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
(02) 9357 1533
These agencies should be able to assist

[brianadr]

Meghan,

There are a couple of agencies you could approach directly where you if you gave your contact details and any information the services should be able to pass information to your father. Confidentiality, restricts the agencies capacity to confirm if he is staying with the particular agency. Even if they are able to pass information onto him, he may not wish to have contact with his family.
the agencies are the station:
Edward Eagar Lodge

Phone: 02 9361 0981
Fax: 02 9331 3410
Location: 348a Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 display map
Albion Street Lodge

Phone: 02 9211 2833
Fax: 02 9211 0331
Location: 66B Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 display map


Foster House Community Housing

Phone: 02 8218 1222
Fax: 02 9211 6837
Location: 5-19 Mary St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 display map


Vincentian Village - Family and Women Crisis Service

Phone: 02 9360 2140
Fax: 02 9380 2810
Mail: 50 Francis St, East Sydney NSW 2010



Missionbeat

Operates from various locations in region
Phone: 1300 306 461
Fax: 02 9560 2523

CONTACT

The Station Ltd Drop In Centre
Street Address:
82 Erskine Street, Sydney 2000
Postal address:
GPO Box 2202, Sydney 2001
Telephone: (02) 9299 2252
Fax: (02) 9299 4716
E-Mail: dropin@thestationltd.org



Charles Chambers Court

Phone: 02 9211 9070
Fax: 02 9211 5855
Location: 11 Hunt St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 display map


Mission Australia Centre

Phone: 02 9356 0600
Fax: 02 9356 0605
Location: 19 Denham St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 display map


Matthew Talbot Hostel

Talbot Pl
Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
(02) 9357 1533
These agencies should be able to assist