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Homelessness

Find emergency housing, safety support and free legal help.

Homelessness support

You can access many free support services if you are homeless, at risk of being homeless or a victim of family or domestic violence. 

Legal Aid NSW can help you if you have former tenancy classifications, TICA listings, debts, fines and social security (Centrelink) issues or other tenancy disputes with your landlord or social housing provider.

There are also many services available for mental health support.

Emergency housing

You can use the free online tool AskIzzy to search for shelter, food, health and other support services near you.

If you need temporary emergency housing, call Link2Home on 1800 152 152.

If you have been affected by a natural disaster, you can access temporary housing by visiting your nearest disaster recovery centre or calling Service NSW on 13 77 88. For more information, see Temporary housing for flood-affected Northern Rivers region on the NSW Government website. 

Get help if you feel unsafe 

If you have left home because of family or domestic violence, there are many shelters and support services available:

  • Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463
  • 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732
  • Women’s Legal Service NSW 1800 810 784
  • NSW Sexual Violence Helpline 1800 424 017.

You can also access the Start Safely housing rental assistance to help you find a safe and affordable rental property.

For more information, see If you’re experiencing family or domestic violence on the NSW Government website. 

Mental health support

You can access help and support from the following free services:

  • Lifeline Crisis Centre 13 11 14
  • Beyond Blue 1800 512 348
  • 13YARN (13 92 76)
  • NSW Mental Health Line 1899 011 511
  • Relationships Australia 1300 364 277
  • Mensline 1300 789 978
  • Kids Helpline 1800 551 800

For more information, see Get mental health support on the NSW Government website.

Legal help

Legal Aid NSW can help you if you have

  • disputes with your landlord or social housing provider.
  • tenancy problems, former tenancy classifications, TICA listings,
  • debts and , fines, and or
  • social security (Centrelink) issues. or
  •  other tenancy disputes with your landlord or social housing provider.

Community Legal Centres in your area may also be able to assist:

Contact us

If you have a legal problem in NSW, Legal Aid NSW is here to help you.

Homelessness Program Legal Service

This service provides free independent legal advice and representation aimed at preventing homelessness or resolving legal issues to help clients re-enter housing.

Last updated: July 2026

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