Page 1070 - Week 03 - Thursday, 21 March 2019
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(1) What homelessness services were open between 21 December 2018 and 2 January 2019.
(2) Which days were they open.
(3) What services did they provide, ie was it referrals or direct service delivery/accommodation.
(4) What homelessness services are open during weekends and public holidays.
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Each year ACT Specialist Homelessness services have plans in place to assist people experiencing homelessness during the Christmas / New Year period.
During the 2018/19 Christmas New Year period, all supported accommodation services/refuges such as Doris Women’s, Beryl women Inc, Toora Women Inc, and EveryMan Australia operated at normal capacity and provided an on-call response for existing clients.
Table 1, below outlines the operation of services providing accommodation and outreach capacity between 21 December 2018 - 2 January 2019.
(2) Please see table below.
(3) Please see table below.
(4) Please see table below.
Table 1. Services Providing Accommodation and Outreach Capacity 21 December 2018 – 2 January 2019.
|
Service Provider |
Service Description |
Target Group |
Operations from 21 December - 2 January |
|
St Vincent de Paul |
Samaritan House provides crisis accommodation and support to single men in the ACT, and is a central hub for men affected by homelessness who have complex and multiple needs. |
Men who are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. |
Samaritan House operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays. |
|
St Vincent de Paul |
The Blue Door is a drop-in centre, open to all people in need, providing support such as a free breakfast and lunch, haircuts, clothing and furniture, vouchers as well as information, advice, advocacy and referrals. |
People who are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. |
The Blue Door was closed on the public holidays and 31 December 2018. |
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