HOUSING

Do you need somewhere to live, or somewhere safe tonight?

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Emergency and crisis housing in Melbourne

If you need somewhere tonight, call these services first.

Launch Housing — Emergency housing and homelessness support. Melbourne-wide.
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Safe Steps — Emergency housing for family violence — 24 hrs.
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Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) — Youth homelessness and housing support. Up to age 25.
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Housing Victoria — Public housing applications, tenant rights, and housing assistance.
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HOUSING ENQUIRY

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