SVDP

Service Description

A Specialist Homelessness Support service for people who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness. There is a men's refuge with six beds made up of a mixture of TA & Crisis. It provides case management, outreach and assertive outreach services including for external agencies and services. It is available for families, single men and women and young people. It also provided a daily drop in Hub, opened Monday to Friday 9am-12pm. This service has a community Centre where people can access showers, toilets, laundry facilities, computers, hot meal, bread, fruit, vegetables, and other material aids such as, clothing, blankets swags, toiletries and, hygiene packs. Also, drop in access to MIller Street Welfare for emergency welfare and immediate needs.

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri 9:00am- 12pm Drop-in, 1pm to 4:30pm appointment only

Accessibility

Referral System

Phone referrals accepted by self or another agency

Service Fees

None

Disability Access

Yes. Limited

Organisational Information

Area Served

Illawarra LGA

Parent Organisation

St Vincent de Paul Society Wollongong Diocese

Other Information

Volunteering Opportunities

Yes

Last Updated: 13 May 2024