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City of Wollongong

These services can provide support to people who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.

Anyone who is concerned about the welfare of a person who is sleeping rough or homeless can also contact these services.

ServiceDescription Contact details
Illawarra Homeless Coordination Services Help with housing and drop-in support available, provided by St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies). Phone 4228 8140

Visit 16 Miller Street, Coniston, 9am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday
Wollongong Homeless Hub and Housing Services Help with housing, referrals to services like health and finances, bathroom and showers, food and personal care packages. On site Services Australia access (Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support) and Work Development Orders (WDOs). Phone 4228 0955 8,30am - 4pm Monday to Friday

Drop-in at The Hub, 40 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow, 9am - 2pm Monday to Friday

Thursday nights at Wollongong Train Station
Low Cost and Free Meals Includes free breakfast and lunch programs and low-cost groceries. Also translated into languages other than English. Different locations across Wollongong each day. 
Street Side Medics A GP-led mobile medical service that provides primary healthcare people experiencing homelessness. 1 Railway Station Square, Wollongong, 5 - 7pm Thursdays
Orange Sky Laundry Mobile laundry and shower services in Wollongong, Warrawong, Port Kembla. Visit the Orange Sky Laundry website to find locations.
AskIzzy An online directory to find the help you need now, nearby. Includes food, housing, money, support and counselling, domestic violence help, clothes, showers and more. Visit the AskIzzy website
Southern Youth and Family Services CHAIN drop-in space for youth experiencing homelessness. Phone 4240 4800

Visit 1A Denison Street, Gwynneville, 9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Community Centres

Many community centres provide information, referral and support, as well as food relief.

Use these links to contact local community centres: