The service is a DCSI accredited Specialist Homelessness Service and Preferred Support Provider for a range of specialised programs to assist women and their children who have or are experiencing domestic or Aboriginal family violence. These programs include:

• Crisis Housing Program
• Transitional Housing Program

There is no fee for service, however, payment of rent is required for the housing programs

Services provided

We deliver a range of services to women and their children who have, or are experiencing domestic or Aboriginal family violence. These include:

• Confidential intake
• Safety, risk and needs assessment
• Safety planning
• Referral to specialised housing programs with case management support
• Referral to other housing providers/options
• Advocacy
• Information
• Advice

Referrals are accepted from:

• Individuals
• Families
• SAPOL
• Community-based organisations
• Other specialist homelessness services

The service operates 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays)

For after-hours crisis assistance please contact the Domestic and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway on 1800 800 098 (freecall 24/7)

For immediate assistance contact police on 131 444 or 000

Where: Whyalla

Contact: 5 Colebrook St, Whyalla Stuart. Phone (08) 8215 6370 or email whreferrals@centacare.org.au