Our Community Homelessness Support Program is currently unable to take on any additional clients. If you and your pet are in urgent need of help, please reach out to our Contact Centre at (02) 9770 7555 to discuss how we can help you find the support you need.
With over 116,000 Australians experiencing homelessness on any given night, the barriers to seeking help can be significant. Many individuals choose to remain in unsafe situations rather than risk losing their pets, which can prolong their situation or further exacerbate feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Pets provide essential comfort and support – even more so during challenging times – which is why it’s so important to protect the bond between people and their animal companions.
RSPCA NSW’s Homelessness Support Program alleviates these burdens by providing people’s animal companions with safe accommodation and allowing owners to focus on their recovery, treatment, and safety. This program not only fosters improved outcomes for people’s health but also helps maintain the vital bond between them and their animal companions.
Services our Homelessness program offers include:
For more information, please contact the RSPCA NSW Crisis Support Programs helpline via phone at (02) 9782 4408 or via email at programsgroup@rspcansw.org.au.
If you or someone you know requires assistance or information, there are a number of services available across NSW that provide confidential help, guidance, and crisis intervention.
Below are some key contacts that specialise in helping humans in need, whether they’re seeking mental health support, crisis intervention, or information on safety and available services. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of these services if you or someone you know is in need of help.
Through our Social Return on Investment reports, we’ve measured values not typically explored in impact reports and financial statements. These include a range of different social, economic, and environmental factors. Â
As a charity, RSPCA NSW relies on donations, partnerships, and fundraising to drive change in our communities, provide treatment and shelter for animals, and offer relief and crisis support for people and pets in need. That’s why we’re excited to share our Homelessness Support SROI Report, which express the social return your investment in our programs has had!
Each situation is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and cost may depend on which services are required. Please contact the RSPCA Community Programs helpline (02) 9782 4408
Our Homelessness Support Program services all of New South Wales.
Yes, this community program was previously known as Living Ruff.
Our helpline is contactable Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. During weekends and public holidays, please contact our RSPCA Contact Centre. Details can be found here.Â
Through our Social Return on Investment reports, we’ve been able to measure values not typically explored in impact reports and financial statements. These can include social, economic, and environmental factors. To learn more about how your donations are helping drive change in our communities, simply click here to read our most recent Homelessness SROI Report.
We promise to uphold the highest ethical standards. Your personal information has never been, and never will be sold or traded to other charities. This is our promise to you.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work. We recognise and respect the enduring relationship they have with their lands and waterways, and particularly acknowledge the vital role animals have played in Indigenous life, stories and culture for tens of thousands of years.
The RSPCA is an independent, community-based charity providing animal care and protection services across the country.
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