HOUSING... Choosing a place to live Finding a place to live is a big deal, whether you’re just about to move out of home for the first time, or if you’ve been moving around for years. The most important this is to choose a place that’s good for you – a place that you can afford, that’s safe, that’s close to the things you need. A place where you could really live. This section covers private rental options (including boarding and guest houses), the one social housing system (which covers public and community housing) and the new National Rental Affordability Scheme. One Social Housing System Residential Tenancies Authority Tenants Union of Queensland: 1300 744 263 » Click here for more information Other important matters to consider are issues such as:
EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION... Are you homeless in Queensland? Homeless Persons Information Queensland 1800 47 47 53. Homeless Persons Information Queensland is a Queensland Government service that can help you by providing information about: * Housing * Advice and Support * where to get meal, showers and clothing
Specialist Youth Homelessness Services (SAAP)
Youth Housing and Reintegration Service (YHARS) YHARS helps young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by providing support and access to a range of housing options- this service is only available in select locations around the state. YHARS assists young people aged 12 to 20 years who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness and who:
For more information go to: www.youth.qld.gov.au or by calling 1300 555 954 Youth Bail Accommodation Support Service YBASS assists with providing accommodation and support services to young people who are remanded in custody, or are at risk of being remanded in custody, because of a lack of stable accommodation. Contact Ned: 0414 476 745 or the office on (07) 3112 0216 Kids Help Line (24 hours a day - 7 days a week)
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Are you experiencing domestic or family violence... Getting help for people experiencing violence If you are in danger right now, call the police on 000. The following services provide confidential advice and assistance. These services are all free of charge if you call from a land-based telephone line. Dvconnect womensline on 1800 811 811 Assists women to obtain refuge accommodation, counselling and referral to other services. Dvconnect mensline on 1800 600 636 Provides counselling, information and referral to men affected by domestic and family violence. Kids helpline on 1800 551 800 A free confidential telephone counselling service for five to 25-year-olds. Sexual assault hotline on 1800 010 120 A 24-hour confidential telephone service for women who have been sexually abused or sexually assaulted at any time of their lives. Immigrant Women's Support Service on 3846 3490 (local call cost if calling from Brisbane) The Immigrant Women's Support Service (IWSS) is a community based organisation which works with women and children of non-English speaking background who are or have been in violent domestic situations and/or have experienced rape and/or sexual assault. National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line This line is for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. 1800 RESPECT is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Professionally qualified, specialist counsellors will provide counselling, information, advice and referrals to relevant local services. |
Queensland Youth Housing Coalition Inc. |
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17 Ross Street |
PO Box 122 |
admin@qyhc.org.au |