Homelessness

You can get help from services in the ACT that help people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

They can support you with the help you need right now and to plan for the long term.

Housing services

OneLink

OneLink is our current Central Intake Service for people seeking housing and support services.

If you’re experiencing homelessness or are at risk, OneLink is a good place to start. They’ll talk with you about your situation and help you understand your options. They can connect you with the services that best meet your needs.

Onelink can refer you to these services.

Youth Housing Support Services

This is for young people aged 15 to 25 who are homeless or at risk. These services can help you find safe and affordable accommodation.

Street to Home temporary accommodation

This is for people experiencing homelessness. This service also supports access to health care and help with Centrelink and Medicare paperwork.

Crisis accommodation and support services

This is for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of domestic, family or sexual violence.

Service Transition – What You Need to Know

We have appointed the Salvation Army as the new provider of the Central Intake Service. The new service will begin on 1 December 2025.

Until then, OneLink will continue to operate as usual, and support clients. You can continue to contact OneLink by phone, online, and in person.

We’re working with OneLink and the Salvation Army on a smooth transition, so services are not interrupted.

If contact details or phone numbers change, we’ll update our information and let providers and clients know in advance.

Free meals and food

Early Morning Centre

Free breakfast served weekdays.

Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 8:30 am

Canberra City Uniting Church
Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City

Blue Door Drop-in Centre

Drop in for a coffee and talk with one of the friendly volunteers.

Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm

Hot lunch served at 12:00 pm

Ainslie Village
23 Quick St, Campbell

The Roadhouse

Dinner every day except Friday.

Monday and Wednesday: 3:00 pm to 5.45 pm

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 4:00 pm to 5.45 pm

Griffin Centre
Genge Street, Canberra City

Call 02 6234 7600

Vinnie's Night Patrol

Sandwiches, snacks, tea and coffee served from 2 vans at multiple locations.

Visit Vinnies website for locations

Healthcare

Chat to Pat mobile clinic

The Chat to Pat mobile clinic has GPs, mental health and drug and alcohol counsellors.

Visit the Chat to Pat website for locations

Early Morning Centre

Alcohol and drug counselling, health support and help for your pets.

Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Community Hub facilities open 9:00 am to 2:00 pm weekdays and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm weekends.

Free clothing, blankets and personal care

Vinnie's Night Patrol

Warm clothing, blankets and sleeping bags. They can also give you soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes and other personal care products.

Visit Vinnies website for locations.

Showers and laundry

You can get free showers and free laundry services at locations around the ACT.

Free mobile laundry

Orange Sky free mobile laundry travels to locations around the ACT and Queanbeyan. Times and locations change, so check online for free mobile laundry locations.

Free showers

Check the Free Meal Laundry Shower guide on the Volunteering ACT website.

Domestic and family violence support services

If you're experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence, you can get help to find somewhere to stay or support to stay safe at home.

There are also services that can help you if you're experiencing financial hardship, including financial abuse.

Find domestic and family violence support services.

Help with renting

You can get:

• help to keep your rental home from the Supportive Tenancies Service
• help to manage your debt from Care Financial Counselling Service
• legal advice Legal Aid or Canberra Community Law.