Accommodation Services
Phone: 4421 8276 (Shoalhaven)
Phone: 4229 8523 (Illawarra)
Email: admin@sahssi.org.au
SAHSSI (Supported Accommodation and Homelessness Services Shoalhaven Illawarra) is in Nowra and provides short term crisis accommodation and transitional housing.
SAHSSI owns a temporary accommodation support facility in the Illawarra and manages another in the Shoalhaven. Women who are fleeing domestic and family violence can access this service for up to 28 days.
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Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV)
Address: 3A & 3B Nowra Lane, Nowra
Phone: 4421 7400 or 1800 997 330
Email: intake2@waminda.org.au
SHLV is a free service that helps women and their children escape violent DF relationships while staying safely in their homes. SHLV is available to all women in the community, and can provide police support, legal advocacy, safety planning and security upgrades to their homes, and referrals to counselling and other services. SHLV will also offer ongoing support to help women continue their day to day lives, achieving future goals. This service is for Koori and non Koori women.
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Southern Cross Housing - Rent Choice: Start Safely
Address: 69 Kinghorne Street, Nowra
Phone: 1300 757 885
Email: access@scch.org.au
The Rent Choice: Start Safely Program is a rental subsidy initiative that helps individuals and families escaping domestic or family violence to secure and maintain private rental housing. Eligible participants receive a rental subsidy for up to 36 months, with contributions starting at 25% of their income plus full Commonwealth Rent Assistance, gradually increasing over time. The program pays the remaining rent directly to the landlord or agent. To qualify, applicants must be homeless or at risk due to domestic or family violence, meet income limits, and show they can afford rent after the subsidy ends. Participants are encouraged to engage with support services to help stabilise their circumstances. Additional financial assistance may be available for education, employment, or setting up a new home. The program aims to support safety, independence, and long-term housing stability.
