Faq's about Habitat australia's housing programs
Looking for Affordable Housing and Financial Support?
We understand many individuals are seeking assistance for affordable housing in Australia. While our current programs focus on partnerships with refuges and shelters, we are unable to provide direct assistance to individuals at this time. Below, you’ll find helpful resources and services offered by other organizations. Please check if you qualify for assistance based on your state of residence.
Our mission is to expand our support programs in the future. However, at this stage, our efforts are concentrated on building and refurbishing shelters rather than offering individual housing solutions in NSW. To learn more about our subsidised rental program in NSW please click here.
If You Are Seeking Housing in SA and VIC: Our home ownership program is available via application through our state Affiliate offices in South Australia and Victoria.
- For South Australia:
- Phone: 08 8344 6009
- Email: [email protected]
- https://www.habitatsa.org.au/building-shelter
- For Victoria:
- Phone: 03 8720 9200
- Email: [email protected]
- https://www.habitatvic.org.au/home-building
Housing Assistance by State
If You Are Seeking Housing in NSW, QLD, WA, NT, or TAS: We do not offer direct assistance in these states. However, here are some other services that may help:
New South Wales (NSW)
Link2home
- Service: 24/7 homelessness information and referral service for individuals and families.
- Website: Link2home
Wesley Mission
- Service: Provides tenancy assistance, financial counselling, and support to avoid eviction and homelessness.
- Website: Wesley Mission
Victoria (VIC)
Launch Housing
- Service: Offers housing support, crisis accommodation, and financial aid to prevent homelessness.
- Website: Launch Housing
Salvation Army Victoria
- Service: Provides emergency accommodation, financial assistance, and tenancy support for vulnerable people.
- Website: Salvation Army Victoria
Queensland (QLD)
UnitingCare Queensland
- Service: Offers homelessness services including emergency housing, support for young people, and family assistance.
- Website: UnitingCare Queensland
Homeless Hotline
- Service: A 24/7 phone service providing advice and referrals for people experiencing homelessness or at risk.
- Website: Homeless Hotline
Western Australia (WA)
Anglicare WA
- Service: Provides emergency accommodation, housing support, and financial counselling for those at risk of homelessness.
- Website: Anglicare WA
Ruah Community Services
- Service: Offers crisis housing, mental health support, and assistance for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
- Website: Ruah Community Services
South Australia (SA)
Uniting Communities
- Service: Offers crisis and long-term accommodation, financial counselling, and homelessness services.
- Website: Uniting Communities
Hutt St Centre
- Service: Provides support to people experiencing homelessness, including housing referrals, meals, and financial aid.
- Website: Hutt St Centre
Tasmania (TAS)
Colony 47
- Service: Provides housing and homelessness services, including crisis accommodation and support for young people and families.
- Website: Colony 47
Anglicare Tasmania
- Service: Offers housing assistance, emergency accommodation, and financial support to those in need.
- Website: Anglicare Tasmania
Northern Territory (NT)
Mission Australia (NT)
- Service: Provides homelessness support services, including emergency accommodation and outreach programs.
- Website: Mission Australia NT
Somerville Community Services
- Service: Offers housing and homelessness support, financial counselling, and crisis accommodation.
- Website: Somerville Community Services
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn
- Service: Provides emergency housing, homelessness support, and financial aid for those at risk of eviction.
- Website: St Vincent de Paul Society ACT
CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn
- Service: Offers crisis accommodation, housing assistance, and tenancy support for individuals and families in need.
- Website: CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn
Financial Support for Housing
Although we do not provide financial assistance, the following organizations may offer rental, bond, or other financial aid.
NSW Financial Assistance Options:
- Service NSW – Rent Choices & Assistance Programs
- Offers various programs, including:
- Rent Choice (financial assistance for private rentals)
- Advance Rent
- Tenancy Assistance
- Tenancy Guarantee
- Private Rental Brokerage service
- Offers various programs, including:
- Services Australia – Rent Assistance
- Provides rent assistance to individuals receiving government benefits, including:
- Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, ABSTUDY, Austudy, Youth Allowance, JobSeeker, and more.
- Covers rent, board, or lodging expenses above a certain threshold.
- Provides rent assistance to individuals receiving government benefits, including:
- Anglicare – Rental Arrears and Bond Assistance
- Offers bond loan support and financial assistance for renters at risk of arrears or homelessness.
- Helps cover bond loans not fully approved by Housing NSW.
- Wesley Mission – Tenancy Assistance
- Provides:
- Crisis payments for overdue rent
- Financial counselling
- Mental health services
- Referrals to additional support services
- Provides:
- The Salvation Army – Tenancy Assistance
- Offers tenancy assistance for individuals in private rentals who are behind on rent or water payments.
- Assistance is available once every 12 months, with an agreement to maintain the tenancy.
QLD Financial Assistance Options:
- Queensland Government – Bond Loans & Rental Grants
- Offers:
- Interest-free bond loans (up to 4 weeks rent)
- Rental grants (one-time assistance to cover 2 weeks’ rent for those in crisis)
- Automatically available to victims of domestic, family, and sexual violence.
- Offers:
- The Salvation Army – No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
- Provides no-interest loans for low-income individuals in need of essential goods and services, including housing-related expenses.
- An alternative to payday loans or rent-to-own schemes.
Homeless Support Services
If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, the following organizations may provide emergency support.
NSW Homeless Support:
- Link2home – 24/7 Homelessness Referral Service
- A 24-hour statewide referral service for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
- NSW Government – Homelessness Programs
- Focuses on supporting vulnerable groups, such as women escaping domestic violence, young people, and individuals with mental health issues.
- Coast Shelter
- Provides emergency and transitional housing services, as well as domestic and family violence support.
- Dignity – Temporary & Long-term Housing
- Offers temporary and long-term supported accommodation, as well as food relief and educational programs aimed at preventing homelessness.
QLD Homeless Support:
- UnitingCare – Gold Coast Homelessness Services
- Provides emergency accommodation and support services, including:
- Crisis intervention
- Counselling
- Life skills training (budgeting, financial management)
- Provides emergency accommodation and support services, including:
- Queensland Government – Homeless Hotline
- A 24-hour phone service offering information and referrals for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Helps:
- Single adults, families, and couples
- Mothers and fathers with children
- A 24-hour phone service offering information and referrals for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Helps:
- Anglicare – Emergency Housing
- Provides short-term housing solutions for individuals and families in crisis. Services also support domestic violence victims and people transitioning to independent living.