Accommodation support

Housing & Homelessness Resources

A curated list of housing, homelessness, family violence, tenancy and financial counselling services across Victoria - alongside Nhanya's own accommodation support, for when you need more than one place to start.

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Do you need urgent housing or safety help?

If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For crisis accommodation in Victoria, call the statewide homelessness line on 1800 825 955.

Non-urgent Nhanya enquiry

About This Page

The services listed below are independent organisations, not Nhanya programs. We've brought them together in one place because housing crisis rarely involves just one issue - it can touch tenancy rights, family safety, rental assistance and finances all at once. This includes people and families in many different situations, including single parents seeking stable housing.

If you're not sure where to start, contact Nhanya's accommodation support team. We can help explain what each service does and coordinate a referral, alongside our own housing pathway and tenancy support.

Resources by Category

Independent services, listed for information - contact details last reviewed August 2026.

Crisis, Emergency Housing & Rental Assistance

  • Statewide homelessness line: 1800 825 955 - the main entry point for crisis and emergency housing help, including emergency rental assistance and rental subsidies, in Victoria
  • Ask Izzy - find local housing, rental assistance and other support services online, including options for single parents and seniors

Aboriginal Housing Support

  • Aboriginal Housing Victoria: 1800 248 842 - social housing and tenancy support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians
  • Mob Strong Debt Helpline: 1800 808 488

Financial Counselling

Crisis & Mental Health

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How Nhanya can help

Support Alongside These Services

Nhanya's accommodation support team can help you make sense of these options and take the next step.

  • Explain what a service does and how to access it
  • Prepare information or documents for a referral
  • Coordinate with support coordinators and other providers
  • Honest information about eligibility and availability
  • No promises of housing, funding or provider approval

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nhanya Foundation provide these services directly?

No. These are independent external services, not Nhanya programs. Our accommodation support team can help explain what each service does or coordinate a referral, but we don't operate them.

Are these contact details always up to date?

Contact details can change. This list was last reviewed in August 2026 - we recommend confirming current details directly with each service before relying on them.

How do I get accommodation support from Nhanya?

Submit our online referral form or contact our team to discuss your situation. See our Accommodation Support page for more on what we can help with.

Is there rental assistance for single parents in Victoria?

Yes. Ask Izzy and the statewide homelessness line can connect single parents with rental assistance, emergency housing and other support tailored to their situation. Nhanya's accommodation support team can also help explain options or coordinate a referral.

Start With a Conversation

Whether it's one of these services or Nhanya's own accommodation support, we can help you understand the next step.