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Youth homelessness support
& pathways to independence

Safe, supported accommodation for young people up to 25 years – learn new skills, build confidence, and prepare for an independent life.

At Anglicare North Queensland, you'll be supported every step of the way with the care and guidance designed just for you.

Our team is here to support you if you’re aged 16–25 and experiencing homelessness or worried about losing stable housing.  We are providing safe, stable and culturally affirming homelike environments with individual tailored support to guide you into a sustainable, independent future.

At our two safe and welcoming homes – St John’s House for Young Men and St Margaret’s House for Young Women – you can find support to build confidence, learn new skills, and take steps towards a more independent life.

Do you or a young person you know of need a new start to life?

Take the first step and fill out the referral form. You can refer yourself (self-referral form) or refer someone.

Please note, we will need the consent of the referred person.

Self-Referral form
Referral form

Your space, your journey, your independence – step by step.

St. Margaret's Shelter

 

Safe accommodation for young women in Cairns area

St. John's Shelter

 

Safe accommodation for young men in Cairns area

St Margaret's shelter for young women

Aged 18+ and in need of housing support?

 

St Margaret’s House (St Margaret’s) offers a safe, respectful space for young women experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing stable housing. Our service helps young women gain confidence, life skills, and independence while addressing their individual needs in housing, income, health, relationships, legal matters, education, and employment.

Our support includes:

  • 24/7 access to assistance
  • Safe accommodation and day-to-day essentials
  • Help to secure stable, long-term housing
  • Advocacy and referrals for housing, income, education, employment, health, legal, and family support
  • Life skills development, including cooking, budgeting, nutrition, self-care, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
  • Support for families and former residents

Creative programs (TBC):
TEMPO Music Program – Teaching Electronic Music Production as an Outlet. Clients explore electronic music creation, including beat-making, basslines, vocals, and editing, as a fun and creative way to build confidence and skills.

Contact St Margaret’s:

P: 07 4033 2678

E: st.margarets@anglicare.net

General enquiry

St John’s House for Young Men

Supporting young men aged 16–25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

St John’s House (St John’s) provides a safe and supportive environment for young men, helping them achieve stability and take steps toward independence. We address each person’s unique needs with respect, dignity, and care, focusing on areas such as housing, income, health, relationships, legal matters, education, and employment.

Our support includes:

  • 24/7 access to assistance
  • Safe accommodation and daily essentials
  • Help to secure stable, long-term housing
  • Advocacy and referrals for housing, income, education, employment, health, legal, and family support
  • Living skills development, including meal preparation, budgeting, nutrition, personal growth, self-care, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
  • Support for families and former residents

Creative programs (TBC):

  • TEMPO Music Program – Teaching Electronic Music Production as an Outlet. Clients explore electronic music creation, including beat-making, basslines, vocals, and editing, as a fun and creative way to build confidence and skills.

Contact St John's:

P: 07 4032 4971

M: 0413 868 996

E: stjohns.referrals@anglicare.net

Contact our friendly staff