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I need somewhere safe to stay tonight
Find housing support in Australia, work out what to say when you call and make a plan if the first service is full.
Matching section: Find someone who can help now
Safety & securityGetting support when home feels unsafe
Work out who you can talk to, how to make contact and what to ask for when home does not feel safe.
Matching section: Start with what you need today
Safety & securityHome safety without the hype
Simple routines for feeling more prepared at home, with practical boundaries around keys, visitors and security technology.
Matching section: Make a small household plan
Relationships & identityMaking friends when everyone seems to have a group
Small, realistic ways to build connections at school, work or somewhere new.
Matching section: Start with repeated contact
Study & workWorkplace bullying: recognise patterns and get support
Keep useful records, protect your safety and find the right help for mistreatment at work.
Matching section: Describe the behaviour before choosing a label
Digital lifeBuilding online friendships with sensible boundaries
Enjoy shared interests while keeping privacy, independence and safety in view.
Matching section: Plan any offline meeting carefully
Study & workApprenticeships: questions to ask before starting
Understand the work, training and support involved before accepting an apprenticeship.
Matching section: Look beyond the appealing parts of the trade
Mind & wellbeingMaking space for big emotions
Create a pause between an intense feeling and a response you may regret.
Matching section: Make a plan when you feel steady
Everyday independenceCouch surfing and worried about your next place?
Plan beyond your next night, ask for housing support and keep up with school or work while your address changes.
Matching section: Describe the situation as it is
Safety & securityMake a getting-home plan that actually works
Think through the last part of your journey, backup options and how to ask for help when plans change.
Matching section: Know where help is
Relationships & identityUnderstanding consent and checking in
What freely chosen agreement means, including when someone changes their mind.
Matching section: Get support after an uncomfortable experience
Mind & wellbeingWhen a sudden wave of panic hits
Understand the limits of self-help and make a practical plan for overwhelming moments.
Matching section: Make the surroundings more manageable