Homelessness in Port Stephens
Many people in our community face the hardship of not having a safe place to call home. Those that are experiencing or at risk of homelessness are our most vulnerable community members. Homelessness can expose people to violence, cause long-term unemployment and lead to the development of chronic ill health. It impacts the wellbeing of everyone in our community
We recognise it is a complex issue with no single solution. We know that success can be achieved through collaboration at all levels of government and the community sector.
Council is working together with the community sector and government through our Homelessness Stakeholder Advisory group to deliver a range of initiatives that seek to alleviate homelessness issues.
National Homelessness Week
National Homelessness Week (7-13 August) raises awareness of homelessness in Australia
Access to safe and secure housing is a basic human right but unfortunately, there are over 122,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night in Australia. Only 9% of these people are rough sleeping, majority are living in temporary dwellings such as refuges, crisis accommodations or motels1.
To learn more about what you can do – follow the link below
Resources
Services to contact for help
Food and crisis relief across Port Stephens
We’ve worked with our partners to pull together all of the opportunities for emergency assistance across the week – from food, to vouchers to rental support.
Medowie
Drop In Service
Where: 60 Silver Wattle Drive, Medowie
Fresh cooked takeaway meal
When: Monday and Friday, 11am to 1pm
Pantry food
When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am to 2pm
Bookings Required
Where: 60 Silver Wattle Drive, Medowie
Food parcels, financial assistance
Case by case basis
Bookings: 4981 8204
Salamander Bay
Drop In Service
Where: 180 Salamander Way, Salamander Bay
Pantry items, hot meal
When: Wednesday, 11am
Bookings Required
Where: 7 Community Close, Salamander Ba
Food parcels, food and energy vouchers
When: Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm
Bookings: 4984 6220 or info@tomareenc.org.au
Tanilba Bay
Drop In Service
Where: 41 Beatty Boulevard, Tanilba Bay
$3 Hot Lunch
When: Thursday, midday
Nelson Bay
Bookings Required
Where: 29 Donald St, Nelson Bay
Food parcels, personal hygiene items, vouchers
When: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Bookings: 4984 2176
Drop In Service
Fresh produce, pantry items, takeaway meals, personal and pet items
Tuesday, 10am to 12pm
Where: 25 Church Street, Nelson Bay
Bookings Required
Food Parcels
When: Tuesday, 10am to 2pm
Bookings: 4981 1839
Bookings Required
Where: 15 Yacaaba Street, Nelson Bay
Food parcels, vouchers, bill assistance
When:
Bookings: 4981 4835
Raymond Terrace
Bookings Required
Where: 3 Jacaranda Avenue, Raymond Terrace
Food parcels
When: Monday, 3pm to 4:30pm collection
Bookings: 4987 1331 from 9 to 10am*
Drop In Service
Where: 4/25 Sturgeon St, Raymond Terrace
Pantry items
When: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Bookings Required
Where: 10 Richardson Road, Raymond Terrace
Fresh fruit and vegetables
When: Friday, 3 to 4:45pm
Bookings: 0422 523 896 or rtcc.org.au/hnf
Drop In Service
Where: 29 Shearman Avenue, Raymond Terrace
Food parcels
When: Monday, 10am
Drop In Service
Where: 17E Irrawang Street, Raymond Terrace
Hot Meal
When: Tuesday, 4pm to 5pm
Tuesday, 4pm to 5pm
Bookings Required
Where: 3 Jacaranda Avenue, Raymond Terrace
Food parcels, shopping vouchers, bill support, clothing and personal hygiene items
When: Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm
Bookings: 49871331 (same day from 9am)
Bookings Required
Where: 3 Jacaranda Avenue, Raymond Terrace
Food parcels
When: Monday, before 10:30am
Bookings: 4987 1331 (referral from PSFANS)