The Handy Guide for Homeless Women in Brisbane 2019-2020

Abstract

The Handy Guide for Homeless Women has been developed to provide support services for women who are without shelter or at risk of becoming homeless. It provides details for vital services including:

• Emergency phone numbers
• Accommodation such as emergency accommodation, short and long-term accommodation units and housing services
• Food and welfare such as food vans, kitchens, laundry, showers, and Centrelink
• Support centres such as Drop-in Centres, Community Centres, and Assessment and Referral Services
• Health services such as emergency choices, street doctors, and specialty services
• Legal assistance for tenancy/housing problems, victims of crime, Centrelink and more
• Community and specialist services for domestic violence support, family support and immigration support
• Employment
• Facilities such as public libraries, lockers, free transport and toilets