Christies Beach 
Let’s start talking about the increase in homelessness in Adelaide.
Prior to the Covid pandemic it was rare to see homeless people in the Southern Suburbs. Of course, being in real estate, the sad truth is that we hear about people becoming homeless every now and then and this was the case before Covid.
However, none of us have ever seen it this dire before. Loss of jobs, an increase in depression, and a shortage of available properties has dramatically played a major role in the increase in numbers.
The question is, how can we help?
The first step is to create awareness and conversation. We don’t have the answer here but as part of the accommodation industry, we feel it is our responsibility to strive to be part of the solution, rather than the problem.
At our office, we have a list of support options available to the community out the front of our office. We leave the list outside so that people are free to pick it up discretely anytime. We have also included the list below.
We need to approach this situation with compassion. A few simple ways you can help today are by donating to organisations, such as the ones listed below. If you can’t afford a financial donation, you can also donate unwanted tins of food, clothing or blankets.
It is worth having a look at the list of items needed on the Lutheran Care website. Click here for details.
HOMELESS SUPPORT
Food support
- Foodbank, 61 Beach Rd, Christies Beach, 0407 183 403
- Fred’s Van, Sunday 7pm, Wednesday 7pm at Wardli, 13 McKinna Rd, Christie Downs
- Christies Beach Baptist Church, 8 Fowey St, Christies Beach, 08 7200 5611
- Puddle Jumpers, Christies Beach Community House, Friday 6:30-7:25pm
- Anglicare Emergency Assistance, Mon-Fri 9am to 12pm, 1800 748 149
- Family Relationships Centre Emergency Assistance, 38 Beach Road Christies Beach, Mon-Fri 9-5pm, 08 8202 5200
- Hackham West Community Centre Everyday Cafe, 44 Glynville Drive, Hackham West, 08 8384 1065
- Hackham Community Centre, Oz Harvest, 72 Collins Parade, Hackham, 08 8186 6944
- Woodcroft/Morphett Vale Community Centre, 175 Bains Rd, Morphett Vale, 08 8384 0070
- Puddle Jumpers, Hackham Community Centre Friday 5:30-6:25pm
- The Stables Christian Centre, LOT 52, Piece 12, Brodie Rd, Huntfield Heights, (08) 8326 4455
- Neporendi Vine St Centre, 7 Vine St, Old Reynella, 08 8322 1120
Accommodation support services
- Anglicare – 111 Beach Rd, Christies Beach, 08 8186 8900
- Junction – 72 Collins Pde, Hackham, 8392 3080
- Outer Southern Homelessness Service, 08 8326 4688
- Toward Home – Mon-Fri 9-5, 1800 809 273
- Homelessness Gateway – 1800 003 308
- Hackham West Community Centre – Lutheran Community Care Outer Southern Homelessness Service fortnightly Wednesdays, 44 Glynville Drive, 08 8384 1065
Free showers and laundry
- Hackham West Community Centre, 44 Glynville Drive, 08 8384 1065
- Woodcroft/Morphett Vale Community Centre, 175 Bains Rd, Morphett Vale, 08 8384 0070
Free showers and laundry
- Christies Beach Baptist Church, 8 Fowey St, Christies Beach, 08 7200 5611
- Christie Downs Community House, Cnr Flaxmill & Morton Roads, Christie Downs, 08 8384 6894
- Wardli Youth Centre, 13 McKinna Rd, Christie Downs (Orange Sky Laundry 6-8pm at Wardli)
Blankets and clothing
- Anglicare Threads Together Van, 111 Beach Rd, Christies Beach and mobile
- Anglicare Emergency Assistance, 111 Beach Rd, Christies Beach (Mon-Fri 9am to 12pm), 1800 748 149
- Hackham West Community Centre Op Shop, 44 Glynville Drive, 08 8384 1065
- The Stables Christian Centre Op Shop, LOT 52, Piece 12, Brodie Rd, Huntfield Heights, (08) 8326 4455
- Hackham Community Centre Op Shop, 72 Collins Parade, Hackham, 08 8186 6944
Medical Service
- GP Plus Noarlunga, Alexander Kelly Dr, Noarlunga Centre, 08 8164 9111
- Christies Beach Medical Centre, 100 Beach Road, Christies Beach, 08 8384 4444
- SA Health (Youth Specific) – 50a Beach Road, Christies Beach, 08 8326 6053
- Morphett Vale Family Practice, 1 Doctors Road Morphett Vale, 08 8384 7977
- Floreat Medical Centre, 194 Main S Rd, Morphett Vale, 08 8384 4811
Emotional Wellbeing Support (Mental Health)
- LETTS (Lived Experience Telephone Support Service), 1800 013 755
- Headspace (Youth Specific) – 3/50 Esplanade, Christies Beach, 08 8186 8600
- Mental Health support – Links to Wellbeing, 4/118 Main S Rd, Morphett Vale, 08 8326 3591
Sexual Health Counselling
- SHINE SA, 3/50 Esplanade, Christies Beach, 08 8186 8600, Thursday ONLY 9:30am – 4:30pm
AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs)
- Uniting Communities (Youth Specific – New ROADS / Streetlink Program), 107 Dyson Road, Christies Beach, 08 8202 5690
- Narcotics Anonymous, text postcode to 0488 811 247 for closest meeting
- DASSA, 1/209 Main South Road, Morphett Vale, 08 8325 8111
- Narcotics Anonymous, text postcode to 0488811247 for closest meeting
DV & Family Violence Support
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line 1800 800 098
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line 1800 800 098
Financial Counselling
- Christies Beach Baptist Church, 8 Fowey St, Christies Beach, 08 7200 5611
- Uniting Communities, 107 Dyson Road, Christies Beach, 08 8202 5010
- Anglicare, 111 Beach Rd, Christies Beach, 1800 759 707
- The Stables Christian Centre, LOT 52, Piece 12, Brodie Rd, Huntfield Heights, (08) 8326 4455
- Noarlunga Salvation Army, 186 Elizabeth Rd, Morphett Vale, (08) 8382 1600
Legal Support
- Southern Community Justice Centre, 40 Beach Road, Christies Beach, 08 8384 5222
- Indigo Program, 40 Beach Road, Christies Beach, 08 8384 2427
Aboriginal Specific Services
- Nunkuwarrin Yunti, 40 Beach Road, Christies Beach: 08 8392 3500
Cool and dry places
- Noarlunga Library, Hannah Rd, 08 8384 0655
Colonnades, Noarlunga Centre
- Wardli Youth Centre, 13 McKinna Rd, Christie Downs, 08 8186 5133
- Noarlunga Recreation Centre, 13 Seaman Rd, Noarlunga Centre, 08 8488 2099
- Christie Downs Community House, Cnr Flaxmill & Morton Roads, Christie Downs, 08 8384 6894
- Elizabeth House, 112 Elizabeth Rd, Christie Downs, 08 8384 5170
- Woodcraft Library, 175 Bains Rd, Morphett Vale, 08 8384 0050
- Woodcroft/Morphett Vale Community Centre, 175 Bains Rd, Morphett Vale, 08 8384 0070
- Woodcraft shopping centre, Cnr Bains & Panalatinga Rds, Morphett Vale
- Hackham Community Centre, 72 Collins Parade, Hackham, 08 8186 6944
- Hackham West Community Centre, 44 Glynville Drive, Hackham West, 08 8384 1065
- The Stables Christian Centre, LOT 52, Piece 12, Brodie Rd, Huntfield Heights, (OB) 8326 4455
- Neporendi Vine St Centre, 7 Vine St, Old Reynella, 08 8322 1120
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