Homelessness
Hornsby Shire Council works with the community to address concerns about homelessness in Hornsby Shire. We encourage the community to contact us about homelessness and take the time to respond to each case with compassion. We refer all concerns and cases to services provided by Council or local service providers. Council is extremely grateful to these local services for their diligence and care and hope to continue to work in collaboration with them.
Below are some services which can assist with homelessness locally in the Hornsby area.
24/7 Crisis Services
Call 000 if you are in danger.
- 1800RESPECT
1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling information and support service.
Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via the 1800Respect website. - Link2home
Link2home is the statewide homelessness information and referral telephone service. They provide information, assessments, and referrals to homelessness services across NSW.
Link2home Homelessness - 1800 152 152
Link2home Veterans and Ex-Service - 1800 326 989 - Lifeline Crisis Support
Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14, or chat online via the Lifeline website
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Crisis and Support Services
Services and support relating to domestic violence, emergencies, financial support, low-cost food, goods and services, homelessness, and mental health.
Homelessness
- Services and support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Free Meals and Food Services
- Free Meals and Food Services in the Hornsby area
Laundry and Showers
- Dom’s Place Waitara (laundry and showers)
- St Vinnies Hornsby (showers)
- Parramatta Mission (laundry and showers)
- Orange Sky (laundry and showers)
Other Services and Support
Links to services and support in local and neighbouring areas.
- Accommodation and Housing
- Drug and Alcohol Services
- Employment Services
- Health and Wellbeing
- Legal Support
- Sport and Leisure
- AskIzzy Support Services Directory
If you are seeking assistance or know of someone who needs assistance, please contact Sue Downing on 9847 6889 or at sdowning@hornsby.nsw.gov.au.