Below is a list of options for accommodation, including refuges and safe houses, emergency housing, men’s and women’s shelters, and rent assistance. Additionally, the services directory lists local low cost and alternative accommodation options.

Since April 2019, new tenancy laws have been introduced that allow the termination of a lease within 7 days on the ground of domestic violence

If you cannot find local accommodation support services for your area, you can find state and national accommodation service providers at the bottom of this page, including those offering safe accommodation, rental assistance and tenancy advice.

Share and Care Community Services – Emergency Accommodation Program

This program assists persons who are at risk of becoming homeless or who are homeless and offers:

  • Short term crisis, hostel/hotel/motel accommodation for the homeless.
  • Information and referral to other services to assist in meeting the ongoing needs of homeless persons.
  • Assistance with part payments of bonds and/or ingoing costs

This service covers the Wheatbelt.

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Shalom House Albany

Shalom House provides ‘shelter based’ crisis accommodation for men (18 and over) who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. They provide residential care, assessment, individualised support, and referral to other support services. Clients are able to book in one day prior or on the day for up to 2 weeks at a time.

Eligibility:

  • Male
  • 18+ years
  • Homeless or at risk of homelessness
  • Case managed or willing to accept a referral to case management services
  • Hours
    May - October, Monday-Friday 5:00pm - 8:00am
  • Address 320 Albany Hwy ALBANY WA 6330
    Albany, WA 6330
  • Phone (08) 9847 4902
  • Phone 2 0474 474 902
  • Email admin@shalominc.com.au
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Salvation Army Karratha – Womens Refuge

The Salvation Army is dedicated to providing support to survivors of violence and their children through a variety of emergency responses such as refuge accommodation, and long-term support.
  • Hours 24 Hours, 7 Days
  • Phone (08) 9185 2807
  • Phone 2 (08) 9185 2148
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Salvation Army Karratha – Karratha Youth Accommodation Service

If you or someone you know are in need of Youth Accommodation, we may be able to help. We support every young person to reach his or her potential.
 
Due to COVID-19, many of their locations are operating differently to normal. Please call before visiting to ensure this location is open and able to assist you.
  • Hours 24 Hours, 7 Days
  • Address 2 Bond Place
    Karratha, WA 6714
  • Phone (08) 9144 1881
  • Phone 2 (08) 9185 2148
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Salvation Army Kalgoorlie-Boulder – Community Support Services – Emergency Accommodation

Crisis and supported accommodation for those in crisis.

  • Hours 24 Hours, 7 Days
  • Phone (08) 9021 2255
  • Phone 2 13 72 58
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Salvation Army Kalgoorlie – Emergency Relief

Salvation Army Kalgoorlie-Boulder provides crisis support and can assist with the following:
 
  • Costs for bills, food, clothing and medication.
  • Vouchers for Woolworths or Salvation Army Thrift Stores.
  • Free bread, fruit and vegetables can be distributed when available.
  • Lunch on Tuesdays at 12.30pm during school terms.
  • Emergency accommodation for men (6 single units) and 1 family unit.
  • Shower, washing machine and dryer available during open days/times.
  • Phone-based financial counselling.
  • Hours
    By appointment
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am - 3-pm
  • Address 50 Oberthur Street
    South Kalgoorlie, WA 6430
  • Phone (08) 9021 2615
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Salvation Army – Bunbury Emergency Accommodation, Referral and Support Service

Emergency Accommodation is to support families (18yr+ with children)
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Regional Alliance West – Tenancy

Housing Assistance Programmes:
  • If you are living in a Housing Authority, or in a private rental situation, and are having problems with the tenancy.
  • Can visit you in your home to talk about how to solve the problems
  • Help with difficulties in getting rental accommodation.
Tenant Advocate
  • Help with information and assistance with your rights and responsibilities when managing your tenancy.  
  • Help with understanding letters and documents about your housing                                                                            
Homelessness:
  • Assist in gaining housing options either private rental, government housing or sharing
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Pink Lake Tourist Park

The Pink Lake Tourist Park offers a variety of cabins, bedroom villas and apartments, as well as, spacious powered and unpowered sites for caravanners and campers.

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Pets in Crisis

The Pets in Crisis program is a free service providing a temporary home for pets whose owners are experiencing immediate family and domestic violence. Pets are placed in a loving foster home while their owner seeks refuge or temporary accommodation of their own.
The service is available via a referral from a caseworker only. Pets in Crisis is open to all domestic pets, including cats, dogs and pocket pets (rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, etc.) for up to three months.
The scheme is not for emergency situations and the Pets in Crisis team is only available during normal business hours.
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