Can We Help: Emergency Housing, Food Relief & Assistance

If you need food, someone to talk to or somewhere to sleep and shower, there are services that can help.

Do you need help?

If you or someone you know needs food, someone to talk to or maybe somewhere to sleep and shower, there are services that can help.

Below you will find a number of local services to help you out, including a range of 24-hour crisis telephone numbers.

If you are experiencing an EMERGENCY, please call 000.

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SALVOS DOORWAYS

Emergency relief including food relief, low-cost pantry , financial assistance, secure lockers and advice. Monday to Thursday 9:30am to 12noon. **Closed public holidays only.

EDEL QUINN – ST VINCENT DE PAUL

Showers, Tea & Coffee, Meals. Monday to Friday, 8am to 10am. **Closed public holidays only.**

CAREVAN WAGGA INC

Pre-prepared evening meals across Wagga on alternate nights.

ANGLICARE ASHMONT COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE

Emergency food relief. Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm.

VINNIES VAN WAGGA

Meals and referrals at locations across Wagga Wagga.

TOLLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Emergency food relief. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

MICAH HOUSE – ST VINCENT DE PAUL

Emergency food, clothing, health and financial assistance. Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm.

URGENT CARE SERVICE

Call Healthdirect where a registered nurse will assess and guide you to the care you need including booking in an free appointment with a bulk-billing local doctor.

PARENTS HELP LINE

Need advice & support with your baby? Tresillian provide guidance for parents through resources and services. Tresillian is a free service for parents. 7am to 11pm, 7 days.

WAGGA WAGGA RECOVERY HUB

The Salvation Army Wagga Wagga Recovery Hub provides a one-stop AOD service covering alcohol and drug support, family and domestic violence support, peer support, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support and referrals to external services. Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. **Closed public holidays.**

If you are experiencing an emergency please call 000.

EDEL QUINN – ST VINCENT DE PAUL

Showers, Tea & Coffee, Meals. Monday to Friday, 8am to 10am. **Closed public holidays only.**

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02 5942 3555
SISTERS HOUSING ENTERPRISES INC

WOMEN ONLY shower facilities and accommodation support. Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Please phone ahead. **On-call.**

OASIS AQUATIC CENTRE

Public shower facilities (fee for service). Monday to Friday, 6am to 9pm; Saturday and Sunday 7:30am to 6pm.

PUBLIC TOILETS

Public toilets are open daily across the city.

MICAH HUB – ST VINCENT DE PAUL

Emergency food, clothing, health and financial assistance. Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm. For emergencies call Vinnies Assist on 13 18 12.**

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02 6921 7337
ORANGE SKY @ Splash Laundrette Kooringal

Free laundry services every TUESDAY 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

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ORANGE SKY @ Splash Laundrette Wagga Wagga

Free laundry services every WEDNESDAY from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

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ORANGE SKY @ Splash Laundrette Turvey Park

Free laundry services every THURSDAY from 1:00pm until 3:00pm.

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SAFE HAVEN

Welcoming spaces for people experiencing a suicidal crisis. Thursday to Monday, 2pm-9pm Closed Tuesday & Wednesdays.

ACCESSLINE CRISIS LINE

A 24/7 local telephone service which provides residents access to expert mental health advice, support and referrals.

LIFELINE

Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.

BEYOND BLUE

Talk to a trained mental health professional any time of the day or night. Calls are confidential.

KIDS HELPLINE

A free, private and confidential 24/7 telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.

13YARN

A Nationwide 24/7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support line, confidential and talking with First Nations supporters only.

MEDICARE MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE

Free mental health assistance in the form of mental heath nurses, social workers, service navigators and peer support.

RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA

General counselling, Aboriginal Support Services, Ageing information and counselling, Family and Domestic Violence support, advocacy and counselling and family Law pathways network.

HEADSPACE WAGGA

Supporting young people 12 to 25 years in-person, online or by phone.

If you are experiencing an emergency please call 000.

If you are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or you need to find services on behalf of someone else, you can use Ask Izzy.

LINK TO HOME

Provides callers with 24/7 information, assessments and referrals to homelessness support and accommodation services across NSW.

EDEL QUINN

Homelessness shelter. Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm. **Closed Public Holidays only.**

SISTERS HOUSING ENTERPRISES INC

WOMEN ONLY shower facilities. Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4pm. Please phone ahead. **Closed public holidays only.**

HOMES NSW

Homes NSW brings maintenance, tenant services and homelessness support all under one roof making it easier to get the help you need. **Closed on Public Holidays only.**

VERTO

Providing tenancy advice and advocacy support to private and public tenants. Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm.

Reducing homelessness is a part of the NSW Premier's 'Premier's Priorities'.

NSW Government Department of Communities and Justice are responsible for the response to homelessness in New South Wales. Council is providing this information to assist community members on where to find help.

If you are in need of financial and legal assistance, the following organisations are available to reach out to:

LEGAL AID

Provides free legal advice and resources. Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Womens Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

Wrap around support to women following the experience of Family and Domestic Violence. **Closed public holidays only.**

Anglicare Financial Counselling

Free and confidential financial counselling. Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

NSW Domestic Violence Line

NSW Domestic Violence Line provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic violence 24/7.

NSW Sexual Violence Helpline

NSW Sexual Violence Helpline (Full Stop Australia) Phone: 1800 424 017 Available 24/7, this helpline offers phone and online counseling for anyone in NSW affected by sexual violence, including survivors, their friends, family, and supporters.

Sisters Housing

Women and children escaping unsafe households. **On-call.**

Aunty Clorines' Place

Women and children escaping domestic violence. Open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. **Closed public holidays only.**

Wagga Women's Health Centre

Providing wrap around support for women and children escaping unsafe households. Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm.

Womens Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

Wrap around support to women following the experience of Family and Domestic Violence. **Close public holidays only.**

Need to find a free phone or access some WIFI?

As of 3 August 2021, standard national and mobile calls are free of charge from all Telstra payphones. Telstra also has a number of Wi-Fi hotspots throughout Wagga Wagga available 24/7.

This resource is a part of the Can we help? Emergency Food Relief and Assistance campaign, which is a community awareness initiative of Wagga Wagga City Council.

For other community services that may be available, please search using the City of Wagga Wagga's online Community Directory below.

Community Directory

Disclaimer: Every endeavour has been made to ensure that details appearing in this webpage are correct. Services may change and it is recommended that you contact each organisation to confirm. Council cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracy, whether by inclusion or omission.

Last Updated: 11/05/2026
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