Emergency Temporary Accommodation
The Department of Housing provides Emergency Temporary Accommodation in low-cost hotels, motels, caravan parks and similar accommodation for people who are in housing crisis, or homeless while they make longer-term arrangements. Accommodation is provided for one, or a small number of nights.
After Hours Temporary Accommodation
The after hours telephone service, 1800 152 152, is available from 4.30pm to 10pm weekdays and 10am to 10pm at weekends and public holidays.
More information for applicants for temporary accommodation can be found in Temporary Accommodation Line brochure.
Emergency Response
The Department of Housing has developed an Emergency Response Policy to manage emergencies in the public housing community. It has been developed in accordance with the NSW Disaster Welfare Plan.
For more information, please see the Department’s Emergency Response policy.
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