Please contact individual providers directly for more information. Some providers may or may not have eligibility requirements, such as a health care card and some run on an appointment only basis.
Emergency Relief (Food/Bills/Clothes)
Emergency Relief & Food services
Support with applying for emergency relief services. Phone Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm.
Phone - 1800 979 777
St Vincent de Paul
Emergency relief, food vouchers, Bill assistance, Clothes, Furniture. Phone Mon-Fri 9am-1pm.
Phone - 1300 794 054
Riverview Community Services
Food and Bill assistance.
Phone - 9416 0000
Address - 1 Thorogood St, Burswood
Communicare
Food and Bill assistance. Phone Mon, Wed, Fri 9am to 11am for appointment
Phone - 6370 1000
Uniting WA
Food vouchers and bill assistance. Phone at 11am on Tuesdays.
Phone - 9220 1255
Anglican Parish of Canning
Food parcels, clothing, referrals.
Phone - 9350 5468
Address - 46 George Way, Cannington
Kensington PCYC
Frozen Meals available. Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm
Phone - 9367 1282
Address - 51 Anketell Street, Kensington
The Salvation Army
Food parcels and vouchers available by appointment Wed 9-12pm. Meal service (see calendar).
Phone - 9458 1855
Address - 48 Dumond Street, Bentley
Star Street Uniting Church
Food Hampers Wed 9am-12pm.
Phone - 9470 3218
Address - 43-45 Star Street, Carlisle
The Haven Centre
Meal service (see calendar). Food hampers Tue-Sat 9:30 -11:30am.
Phone - 0438 273 620
Address - 879 Albany Highway, EVP
Cannington Soup Kitchen
Meal service (see calendar). Bread, Fruit & Veg, Warm meals.
Address - 142 Whaft Street, Cannington
St Mary's Outreach Service
Meal service (see calendar).
Address - 248 Gloucester Street, EVP
The ShopFront
Meal service (see calendar). Emergency hampers Mon to Fri 11am to 1pm.
Phone - 9371 9109
Address - 59 John Street, Bentley
Jacaranda Community Centre
Help for those in the Belmont area. Food Hampers, School assistance, Family counselling.
Phone - 9477 4346
Address - 146 Epsom Avenue, Belmont
Assistance with Accommodation
Emergency Accommodation
Entry Point
Homelessness referral. Phone Mon-Fri 9am-7pm. Sat 9am-5pm.
Phone - 1800 124 684
Crisis Care
24/7 phone referrals for people experiencing crisis.
Phone - 1800 199 008
Tranby Centre
Crisis assistance and case management for people over 18 years. Mon to Sat 7am to 12pm. Sun 12pm to 5pm.
Phone - 9220 1288
Address - 5/5 Aberdeen Street, East Perth
RUAH Community Services
Crisis accommodation referrals, specialist support services, and rest and recuperation facilities for adults over 20 years who are experiencing homelessness. Open Mon to Fri 8:30am - 2pm.
Phone - 13 78 24
Address - 247 James Street, Northbridge
Supported Accommodation
Nardine Wimmin's Refuge
Supported short-term accommodation for women and children in crisis.
Phone - 9470 3628
Address - East Victoria Park
The Beacon
Supported accommodation for singles and couples over 18 years who are experiencing homelessness and receive Centrelink benefits.
Phone - 9492 7101
Address - 9 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge
St Bartholomew's
Male only supported accommodation for men over 18 years experiencing homelessness. Female only supported accommodation for women over 50. Supported accommodation for families.
Phone - 9323 5100
Address - 7 Lime Street, Perth
Devenish Lodge
Supported accommodation for adults with chronic mental illness.
Phone - 9362 1545
Address - 54 Devenish Street, East Victoria Park
Youth Accommodation
Passages
Crisis assistance and referral support for youth aged 12-25. Mon to Thurs 9am to 12pm, 1pm to 4pm. Fri 9am to 1pm.
Phone - 9228 1478
Address - 143 Edward Street, Perth
Mission Australia Youth Accommodation and Support Service (YASS)
Supported crisis accommodation for youth between 15-18 and supported transitional accommodation for youth 16-25, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Phone - 9329 4408
Vic Park Youth Accommodation
Supported accommodation for youth aged between 15-25 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Phone - 9361 4118
Address - 25 Mills Street, Cannington
Fusion Student Household Service
Supported accommodation for 16-24 year olds who have had to move out of home due to family conflict or other issues, but are studying in the Perth metropolitan area.
Phone - 9355 1159
Address - 1 Pusey Street, Bentley
Mental Health
Mental Health Emergency Response
24/7 Mental Health support.
Phone - 1300 555 788
Lifeline
24/7 Emotional distress support.
Phone - 13 11 14
Headspace
Mental and Emotional health support for those aged 12-25 years.
Phone - 9358 9800
Address - 1468 Albany Highway, Cannington
Financial, Legal & Rental Counselling
Sussex Street Community Law Service
Financial Counselling, Tenancy advocacy. Phone for appointment Mon-Fri 9:30-4:30
Phone - 6253 9500
Address - 29 Sussex Street, East Victoria Park
Communicare
Financial Counselling. Phone for appointment Mon- Fri 8-4:30
Phone - 9251 5777
Uniting WA
Financial Counselling. Phone for appointment on Mondays at 8:30am
Phone - 9220 1255
Legal Aid
Free or low cost legal services. Phone Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Phone - 1300 650 579
RUAH Community Service
South-East Tenancy program for private tenancy assistance. Legal services and referral to case management programs.
Phone - 13 78 24
Address - 247 James Street, Northbridge
Domestic Violence
Women's Domestic Violence Helpline
Phone - 1800 007 339
Men's Domestic Violence Helpline
Phone - 1800 000 599
Domestic Violence Advocacy
Outreach services. Call or walk into Cannington Police Station.
Phone - 0467 493 051
Address - Cannington Police Station 1325 Albany Highway, Cannington
Crisis Care
24/7 Referrals for people experiencing crisis.
Phone - 1800 199 008
1800RESPECT
24/7 counselling and support for people impacted by domestic, family, or sexual violence.
Phone - 1800 737 732
Drug and Alcohol Support
Alcohol and Drug Support Line
24/7 Counselling, Information, Referrals.
Phone - 9442 5000
Holyoake
Free alcohol and drug counselling services.
Phone - 9416 4444
Address - 75 Canning Highway, Victoria Park
Health and Support
Health Direct
Health information and advice.
Phone - 1800 022 222
The Haven Centre, Orange Sky
Laundry Service: Sat 9am-11am
Moorditj Djena podiatry service and blood sugar check (monthly).
Phone - 0438 273 620
Address - 879 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park
St Mary's Outreach Service, Orange Sky
Laundry Service: Monday 6-8pm
Health Checks (fortnightly).
Address - 248 Gloucester Street, East Victoria Park
The ShopFront, Orange Sky
Doctor Checks: Tuesday 11am - 1pm
Laundry Service: Tuesday 11:30am - 1:30pm
Phone: 9371 9109
Address - 59 John Street, Bentley
Cannington Community Garden, Orange Sky
Laundry Service: Friday 5pm to 7pm
Address - 142 Whaft Street, Cannington
One Voice
Mobile shower service.
For locations, visit the website at onevoice.org.au
Other useful contacts
Services Australia
Can help with: raising kids, living arrangements, ageing, work, education, health and disability.
Phone: 13 28 50
Homelessness Advisory Service
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Phone: 1800 065 892