Homelessness
If you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, there are a range of services that can help. City of Joondalup Libraries provide free Wi-Fi and public computers to access the internet.
The City has produced the Hardship and Homelessness Services booklet, in conjunction with the City of Wanneroo, and can be downloaded below. A condensed pocket guide version titled, A Hand Up – Free Hardship and Crisis Support Services, is available from City of Joondalup Libraries.
Online services directory for WA
waconnect.org is an online directory for services provided in WA. Type in a location/suburb and choose the type of service you want to know about. It has everything from accommodation to financial assistance, emergency relief, food, toiletries, legal support, counselling, health, showers, employment, furniture, Centrelink and car repair.
Accommodation assistance
Entrypoint Perth is a free assessment and referral service assisting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Western Australia to access accommodation and support options. For further information call 6496 0001 or 1800 124 684
24-hour contact numbers
- Ambulance, Police, Fire (life threatening) 000
- Police Assistance (non-emergency) 131 444
- Alcohol and Drug Support Line 9442 5000
- Crisis Care 1800 199 008 or 9223 1111
- Healthdirect 1800 022 222
- Lifeline 131 114
- Mental Health Emergency Response Line 1300 555 788
- Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) 1800 199 888
- 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732
Response to Homelessness
The City of Joondalup is committed to improving the lives of those at risk of or experiencing homelessness. View the resources.