The Salvation Army, Homelessness East: Opening Doors
If you are sleeping rough, experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, contact The Salvation Army, Homelessness East: Opening Doors. The team can help with intake and assessment for crisis accommodation and rent, support or referral services.
You can contact them by:
- calling (03) 9890 7144 (Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm)
- calling 1800 825 955 (free to call at anytime, day or night)
- visiting the Salvation Army website
- visiting in person at Level 1, 353 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.
Other support services
| Organisation name | Services offered | Phone number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontyard Youth Services | Crisis accommodation and support services for young people aged 12 to 24. | (03) 9977 0077 | Frontyard Youth Services website |
| Ngwala Willumbong | Crisis and short-term accommodation for Indigenous men, women, families and young people. | (03) 9510 3233 | Ngwala Willumbong website |
| Uniting | Help to access, establish and maintain long-term housing. | 1800 668 426 | Uniting website |
| Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) | Independent advice, information and practical housing support for people over 50. | 1300 765 178 | HAAG website |
| HousingVic | Help with renting (bond loan), housing options and social housing application. | 1300 475 170 | HousingVic website |
Homelessness Food and Support Guide
Download our Homelessness Food and Support Guide to support services in Boroondara, with information on essential support services, including:
- crisis support
- housing and homelessness assistance
- emergency food relief and material aid
- shower access
- domestic and family violence help
- assistance for rooming house residents.
Hard copies are available at all Boroondara libraries and at our customer service counter. The counter is at 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell, open from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5:15 pm.