Brisbane City Womens Homelessness Services
We understand that women’s housing challenges are often impacted by gendered differences, particularly when also experiencing domestic and family violence, trauma and other mental health concerns, disability, physical health concerns and child safety.
Are you experiencing homelessness or housing instability?
We support women and families who are experiencing homelessness and/or housing insecurity. Our dedicated caseworkers will come alongside you to help you meet your identified goals.
We provide:
Immediate Temporary Supported Accommodation and professional case management services for women experiencing homelessness.
Through both our mobile support program and supported accommodation program we support women and women led families who are experiencing homelessness, and/or housing insecurity, inclusive of supporting you to navigate your tenancy or transition into or between housing options, such as short term through to long term accommodation.
Our dedicated caseworkers work with you towards achieving your identified goals, listening without judgement. We believe in your individual strengths, and will walk alongside you advocating for justice.
We can help you with:
- Transitioning to suitable long-term housing
- Increasing support systems and supporting community connections
- Addressing health and primary prevention concerns
- Employment and study opportunities
Dedicated Community Development Worker
We have a community development worker who can assist individuals to connect with each other and community in both our supported accommodation and mobile support programs. We practice a “with, not for” approach, and aim to facilitate community led activities and initiatives.
Priority Project
The Salvation Army, in partnership with Mission Australia, is delivering a housing project called Priority Project. It involves the prioritisation of private rentals to provide appropriate housing for women who have experienced domestic and family violence in South East Queensland.
The Project’s Partnership Broker works alongside real estate Property Managers to secure a home, and we provide transition and ongoing tenancy sustainment support for the women housed. This program provides extra support to tenants who sign a Tenancy Agreement independently.
There are eligibility criteria for women applying, and referrals are through a Housing and/or Domestic and Family Violence Service who will ensure continuity of care throughout the tenancy.
For more information, please see this short video or more service, eligibility, and referral information here.
Dedicated Chaplain
The Chaplains role is broad and varied with its emphasis on offering practical, emotional and spiritual support. Salvation Army Chaplains are skilled listeners who respect the religious traditions, faiths or beliefs of those who seek help. The highest level of professional confidentiality can be expected when you speak to a Chaplain.
Commitment to End Homelessness
The Salvation Army is committed to ending homelessness through the functional zero method. We aim to end homelessness whenever possible and, if not, ensure that it is brief, rare and non-re-occurring.
Our commitment to inclusion
The Salvation Army Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.
We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of people of all ages, particularly children.