Innisfail Youth Shelter

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The Youth Shelter provides safe, supported short-term emergency accommodation for young people aged 12–21 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The shelter can accommodate up to 8 young people at a time.

During their stay, we support young people to find other safe, secure accommodation. This may include family reunification or moving to independent living through private rental or social housing.

What Young People Can Expect at the Youth Shelter

  • Safe, secure short-term accommodation
  • 24/7 onsite support
  • Engagement in case management to build life skills and take proactive steps toward their future
  • Basic necessities including food, clothing, and personal hygiene products
  • Information, advice, and mentoring
  • Support to access financial assistance if eligible
  • Referral to counselling and mediation services
  • Referral to other support services
  • Support to engage in school, training, or employment
  • Social and community engagement opportunities

Referral Services

Youth services offer a range of supports including referrals to counselling and mediation for personal or family issues, as well as connections to specialised services including:

Counselling

Mediation services

Alcohol and drug misuse services

Sexual assault support

Mental wellbeing support

NDIS providers

Job network agencies