Homelessness

Homelessness can affect anyone of any age and can be temporary or long term. A safe and secure home is a fundamental need. We recognise the critical issue of affordable housing in our city and support coordinated efforts to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.

In all interactions with people experiencing homelessness, the City will ensure the person’s human rights are given proper consideration.

Do you need help?

If you are experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless or know someone who is, refer to the following support options.
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Homelessness

Accommodation and support services
Uniting Care Homelessness Service
Ask Izzy
Confidential advice 24 hours a day
State Government Homeless Hotline
Support services for young people under 25 years
Gold Coast Youth Service
For help to prevent and reduce homelessness including food support services
Gold Coast Homelessness Network
Taplink food aid services

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Public and community housing

Help accessing public and community housing
Queensland Government Department of Housing
Gold Coast Housing Service Centre

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Private rental accommodation

Free independent tenancy information, advice and referrals for tenants
Queensland State-wide Tenant Advice and Referral Service
Information for both tenants and landlords about renting in Queensland
Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority
Support for those at risk of homelessness (STARH program)
Wesley Mission Queensland housing and homelessness services

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Essential contacts

This printable file contains a list of contact details for support services in our community.

Download our Essential contacts guide(PDF, 101KB)

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Gold Coast Zero Campaign

We have joined the Gold Coast Homelessness Network to progress the Gold Coast Zero Campaign. This campaign is a community-based effort to build public support for ending homelessness. It also calls for renewed Federal and State investment in housing, support services and healthcare.

To find out more, visit the Gold Coast Zero Campaign website

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Connect2Home | Homeless Connect

We support the Connect2Home | Homeless Connect event every year.

To find out how to donate items or volunteer, follow the Gold Coast Homeless Connect Facebook page.

 

Report a concern

Are you concerned about the welfare of someone experiencing homelessness? If the person is an immediate risk to themselves or others, or appears to be under the age of 18, please call Queensland Police Services on Triple Zero. To report non-urgent crimes, visit the Policelink website.

If you see someone who might be experiencing homelessness and it's causing problems in a public space, you can let us know online:

Report a concern