What is Temporary Accommodation?
Temporary Accommodation is for people who are in need of short-term crisis housing. It is time-limited accommodation, often in low-cost motels, refuges, hostels or caravan parks.
You might see it referred to as TA, emergency accommodation or emergency housing.
Who is eligible for Temporary Accommodation?
To be eligible for Temporary Accommodation you must be homeless or escaping family violence and eligible for general social housing.
An urgent need for temporary accommodation may exist where a person finds themselves:
- homeless due to natural disasters.
- unable to live in their homes due to a domestic violence situation which places them or their children at risk.
- homeless and with custody of children.
How do I apply for emergency Temporary Accommodation?
NSW
If you are in need of emergency Temporary Accommodation, and you are in NSW, you can call into your local Home in Place office or contact us on 1300 333 733.
The Home in Place Housing Access Team facilitates Temporary Accommodation from our Muswellbrook, Taree and Cessnock offices. They can be contacted on the above number or by email to [email protected].
If you cannot get to a Home in Place office or if your enquiry is after hours, you can call Link2Home on 1800 152 152. This service is available 24 hours a day – seven days a week. In addition to the general emergency accommodation number, Link2Home has a dedicated phone line for ex-service personnel Link2Home Veterans and Ex-Service 1800 326 989.
QUEENSLAND
The Homeless Hotline is a phone information and referral service for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – 1800 474 753.
VICTORIA
In Victoria, if you are homeless, at risk of homelessness or escaping family violence, you can speak to a housing and support worker on 1800 825 955 (free call) or (03) 9536 7777.
Alternatively, Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre, is a specialist support service for anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence. Services include emergency accommodation, support, referrals to services, advocacy and court assistance. Phone 1800 015 188 (free call) 24/7.
What is Link2home?
Link2home is the NSW Government’s homelessness information and referral telephone service.
It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
