Emergency Relief in perth
If you’re experiencing homelessness, at risk of losing your accommodation, or facing an unexpected housing or financial crisis, there are services across Perth, Western Australia that can help.
Explore the support options below to find homelessness assistance, financial relief, and referrals to services that suit your circumstances. Many of these services offer free, confidential, and non-judgemental support.
Lifeline | 13 11 14
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A national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14 to seek support.
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These are two main platforms to navigate other external financial/emergency relief services. These platforms highlight support services in your area of choosing.
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If you qualify for Centrelink, you may also contact Servies Australia to check your eligibility for a crisis payment. For more information, read Crisis Payment - Services Australia.
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For WA No Interest loans, please contact 9263 2199 these can be accessed through different agencies such as Salvation Army, and Anglicare. In terms of rent arrears, you pay call the Emergency Food Relief Access Service on 1800 979 777, and select option 3 to speak to the rent relief triage team.
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This is a specialist youth support centre located in Perth and Peel area, providing safe, non‑judgemental support for young people aged 12–25 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Here you can speak to a youth worker, and access food and other emergency relief support.
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Passages Perth
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143 Edward Street, Perth
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Phone: 08 9228 1478
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Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–12pm & 1pm–4pm; Fri 9am–1pm
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Passages Peel (Mandurah)
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20 Davey Street, Mandurah
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Phone: 08 9583 5160
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Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–12pm & 1pm–4pm; Fri 9am–12pm
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Entrypoint Perth | Free call 1800 124 684
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This is a free assessment and referral service (Weekdays, 9- 7pm; Weekends 9-5 pm) assisting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Perth Metropolitan Area to access waitlisted accommodation options and gain advice/information on other similar services. This service also has access to a youth crisis bed and refuge vacancies in the case of family and domestic violence.
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Tranby Engagement Centre | 9220 1288
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This service is located at Unit 6/5 Aberdeen Street, East Perth (Monday-Friday 7 am-2:30 pm, Saturday 7:00 am-12:00 pm, and Sunday 12:00-5:00 pm). This service provides warm meals, showers and general homelessness support. You can also ask about a referral Tom Fisher House, which is a crisis accommodation for up to 7 nights. Referrals are completed Monday-Friday only, before 10 am. Similarly, referrals to Tom Fisher House can also be completed by RUAH engagement hub in Northbridge and St Patrick’s engagement hub in Fremantle.