Homelessness Support WA

Crisis & Emergency Accommodation (Shelters)

  • St Bartholomew’s House (St Bart’s) One of Perth’s major providers of crisis and transitional accommodation for men experiencing homelessness. Offers short-term shelter, mental health support, case management and outreach programs. Phone: (08) 9323 5100 Address: 7 Lime Street, East Perth Website: stbarts.org.au
  • The Beacon (Salvation Army) Large crisis accommodation centre for adults experiencing homelessness with support services. Phone: (08) 9492 7100
  • Vinnies Tom Fisher House (St Vincent de Paul) Free overnight emergency shelter open every night (5:30pm – 8:30am) with intensive support. Phone: (08) 9328 2488
  • 55 Central Crisis accommodation and support for people facing homelessness, mental health issues or addiction. Phone: (08) 9272 1333 Address: 55 Central Avenue, Maylands

Women’s Shelters & Domestic Violence Support

  • Patricia Giles Centre Specialist crisis accommodation and support for women and children escaping family and domestic violence. Phone: (08) 9272 1333 (24-hour crisis line)
  • Women’s Refuge Group (Inc) Network of women’s shelters across Perth and regional WA providing emergency accommodation and support. Phone: 1800 007 339 (Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline – 24/7)
  • Safe Haven Refuge Emergency accommodation for women and children fleeing violence. Phone: 1800 007 339
  • Ngala Support for women with children, including housing assistance. Phone: (08) 9365 2800

Youth-Specific Homelessness Shelters & Support

  • Youth Futures (Mission Australia) Specialist support and accommodation for young people aged 12–25 experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Phone: (08) 9227 2000
  • Ruah Youth Services Support programs and accommodation pathways for at-risk and homeless young people. Phone: (08) 9287 9888

Public Housing & Long-Term Support

  • Homeswest (Department of Communities) Western Australia’s public housing authority. Provides public housing, affordable rentals, and priority housing assistance for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Phone: 13 12 44 (Housing Contact Centre) Website: communities.wa.gov.au/housing

Key Referral Services

  • Entrypoint Perth Main central intake service for anyone who is homeless or at risk. They assess needs, provide emergency shelter referrals (including women’s and youth shelters), and help with Homeswest priority housing applications. Phone: (08) 6496 0001 or 1800 124 684

Important Note: For immediate help, call Entrypoint Perth (1800 124 684) first — they can connect you to available shelter beds. Women experiencing family violence should call the Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline (1800 007 339) for specialist support. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.