Housing Support
SHAC delivers temporary supported accommodation and mobile support to families in Cairns who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Support is offered in the form of advocacy, information, education and referral pathways - all of which aim to reduce barriers to housing and increase housing access.
Eligibility:
Families who are eligible for SHAC housing support are:
a family group with at least one adult and at least one dependent child under 18 - this could be:
single parent with child/ren
couple with child/ren
multi-generational family group (e.g. grandma, mum and child/ren)
other family group (e.g. mum with her own children, and her nieces/nephews too; or grandma caring directly for grandchildren)
person who is pregnant
Currently live in the Cairns Local Government Area; and
Have no known Services working with them that could assist with looking for housing (i.e. not working with another homelessness service or support program.
Unfortunately SHAC does not work with single people or couples with no dependents.
funded by Queensland Government
Please Note:
SHAC Crisis Accommodation and housing supports are often at capacity with no vacancies. While we try to provide support, advice, information and referral options, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate the housing crisis.
Please use our contact form below, or give us a call, to speak to one of our workers about what may be the best option for you moving forward.
