30/01/2020

Code red activated extra support for sleeping rough SA Homelessness Gateway

Due to a predicted high of 42 degrees, SA Housing Authority has put in place a state-wide Code Red response for today, Thursday, 30 January 2020.

In the inner city area, the following services are available for people experiencing homelessness:

  • Westcare (Baptist Care SA) 11/19 Millers Ct Adelaide, will extend its opening hours on Thursday, 30 January to 8pm.
  • Trace-A-Place (SYC) 135 Currie St, Adelaide will extend its hours on Thursday, 30 January to 7pm.
  • Hutt Street Centre 257 Hutt St, Adelaide will extend its hours on Thursday, 30 January to 5pm.
  • Street to Home will be providing additional outreach services to people rough sleeping throughout this period.
  • The Homelessness Gateway Service will continue to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Anyone who is rough sleeping is encouraged to contact the Homelessness Gateway on 1800 003 308.

In regional areas, people who need assistance should contact the Gateway.