Urgent accommodation
If you urgently need accommodation, please contact your nearest Housing Office or use our Specialist Homeless Services finder.
You can also get in touch with these organisations for immediate help:
- The NSW Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463
- Link2home Homelessness (available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, every day of the year): 1800 152 152
- Link2Home Veterans and Ex-Service: 1800 326 989
- Child Protection Helpline: 13 21 11.
Housing and Homelessness programs for young people
Specialist Homelessness Services Program (SHS)
This program is the primary NSW government response to homelessness and supports people who are experiencing, or are at risk of homelessness.
Support programs for children and young people experiencing domestic and family violence
About the Specialist Workers for Children and Young People program and the Accompanied Children Support Services program.
Reducing homelessness in young people
How we are working to end homelessness in young people and the progress we've made.
Universal Screening and Supports
Universal Screening and Supports is a prevention and early intervention response to homelessness for children and young people.
Youth Foyers
Foyer Central is a purpose-built accommodation and learning centre that provides young people with experience of out-of-home care with a stable home and tailored strengths based support to develop skills to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Youth Initiative
Youth Initiative is a program that aims to build the long-term capacity and resilience of young people who are vulnerable to experiencing homelessness.
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If you're experiencing homelessness
If you're experiencing homelessness, find emergency accommodation and housing.
Rent Choice Youth
Rent Choice Youth provides short to medium-term private rental assistance for people aged 16-24 who need a stable place to live.
Apply for housing assistance
Use our form to apply for housing assistance, including Rent Choice Youth.