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.

Bloodwood Tree Association – Healthy Living Program

Healthy living Program: An intensive 4-day workshop that provides at-risk individuals and families with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve and maintain a healthy home (tenancy obligations, inspections, cleaning and maintaining a home), healthy family (family health, family first aid and conflict resolution) and healthy life (bill paying, budgeting and meal planning).

The workshops are hands-on and collaborate with local agencies to assist participants to stay in their home once tenancy has been obtained.

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Bega Garnbirringu Health Service – Rough Sleeper Outreach Program

Bega Garnbirringu Health Service work intensively with those who are homeless and sleeping rough to gain an alternative means of accommodation, obtain housing or return to their community.

Outcomes-Based Intensive Support to Singles, Couples & Families sleeping rough are provided.

This is a NPA (National Partnership Agreement) Initiative funded program.

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Bega Garnbirringu Health Service – Aboriginal Homeless Fringe Dweller Support Services

Provides breakfast to those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness as well as assesses basic human needs (medical, advocacy, referral etc)

Breakfast is served at 7.00-8.00am at the Shelter and visits to the local camps at around 8:30am

This service aims to assist those who are homeless to obtain and maintain housing or seek alternative accommodation. As well as assist our existing Bega client’s at risk of eviction to keep their home.
We also provide regular outreach and support to clients being on case management.

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Beaches of Broome

Located 250m from Cable Beach, the Beaches of Broome backbpackers resort offers budget accomodation with double ensuite rooms. Facilities include:

  • Free WiFi
  • Hire and transport
  • Laundry services
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Avon Community Services – Youth Services

ACS deliver two programs throughout the Wheatbelt that are aimed at young people who are At Risk. The programs focus on the education of young people about the Effects of Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco, Social & Emotional Well-being, Sexual Education & Connection to Country & Community. ACS also offer a mentoring service for young people, delivered in a Case Management Model that offers low level support for young people needing some guidance. Avon Community Services deliver Housing Services throughout the Wheatbelt in both supported and unsupported accommodation. ACS also provide supported accommodation to young people aged 15 – 25.
Outreach services offered in Moora, Merredin and Narrogin.
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Anglicare WA – Kalgoorlie Accommodation Support Service

The Kalgoorlie Accommodation Support Service provides access to Department of Housing accommodation for a period of 12 months to women with or without children, who are homeless or escaping family domestic violence. The service is for single women, with or without children, who are victims of domestic violence and, as a result, are either homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. People who use this service must be a permanent resident of Australia.

An Anglicare WA housing support worker will visit regularly and have phone contact with residents to develop a support plan with them with the aim of getting into long term housing. This includes assistance in gaining referrals to useful organisations, financials strategies and education and training opportunities.

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Alternative Accommodation in Esperance

To find alternative accommodation in Esperance please visit the Visit Esperance website.

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Alliance Housing – Bunbury Housing Association Inc.

Alliance Housing offers practical, flexible, community-based options for people who are struggling to afford accommodation for themselves and their families, and for seniors wishing to remain in their communities as their circumstances change. 
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Albany Youth Support Association – Young House

Young House provides supported crisis accommodation for young people aged 15 to 25 years (with priority given to those under 20 years of age) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Young House operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Youth workers work to:

  • Develop independent living skills
  • Connect with education and employment opportunities
  • Move towards a return home (where possible) or independent living
  • Residents of Young House benefit from intensive case management, as well as referrals to and liaison with other agencies.
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Albany Women’s Centre – Anglicare WA

Albany Women’s Centre offers women, with or without children, affected by family and domestic violence a safe refuge and support services. There is a mobile Outreach Initiative which services Albany, Denmark and Mount Barker.
 
Services include:
  • Crisis accommodation
  • 24 hour on call service
  • Development of safety plans
  • Assistance and support
  • Information and advocacy
  • Referrals to other agencies
  • Links to housing, income, legal and medical services
  • Mobile Outreach support services
  • Coordinated crisis response
  • Client focused emotional and practical support
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