EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT FOR KENTISH RESIDENTS

Kentish Council acknowledges current and future residents of the Kentish municipality may be impacted by the housing crisis affecting the north west region and wider Tasmania.

The shortfall in housing supply has contributed to significant levels of housing stress, with many households effectively excluded from the private housing rental and sale market.

For those households most in need, the federal and state governments provide public housing. However, demand for housing has far outweighed public housing stock reducing the ability of governments to provide affordable housing. Waiting lists for public housing are increasing, and the housing affordability problem continues to contribute to homelessness in Tasmania.

If you are experiencing housing stress or homelessness, Kentish Council encourages you to contact the following accommodation support services and agencies:

For emergency accommodation, please call Housing Connect on 1800 800 588

Accommodation Referral Service

Kentish House

Kentish House is not a crisis service. We are able to offer referrals, information, and support in relation to accommodation/housing. Kentish House can be contacted between 9.00am, and 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday and 9.00am to 2.00pm on Friday.

Contact Cassandra on 0447 325 343

Immediate Emergency Accommodation Services

Safe Space Burnie (24 hr service)
103 Wilson St, Burnie
P: (03) 6430 4150
P: 1800 800 588 for Housing Connect referrals
You can also search ‘Burnie Safe Space 24/7’ on Facebook and contact via Messenger.

Warawee Women’s Shelter (Ulverstone) (women and women with children)
P: (03) 6425 1382

Oakleigh House (Burnie) (Emergency and Transitional Accommodation for Men; Women and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness)
P: (03) 6430 4120

Youth, Family and Community Connections – Burnie Youth Accommodation Services (male and female 13-20 years)
P: (03) 6431 9230

Youth, Family and Community Connections – Youth Crisis Accommodation Service (male and female 13-20 years)
P: (03) 6424 7375

Transitional Housing for 13-20 years

Youth, Family and Community Connections – LINX Youth Transitional Support Service (males, females and young parents 13-20 years; accommodation up to 12 months and outreach/support)
P: (03) 6431 3083

Youth, Family and Community Connections – Focus on Transitional Outreach (FOTO) (males, females and young parents 13-20 years; accommodation up to 12 months and outreach/support)
P: (03) 6424 7375