Homelessness prevention
& pathways out of it
We offer safe and secure housing solutions for adults, youth and family & children experiencing homelessness, helping them to find stability and hope.
Support to stay housed, find safety, and move forward
Here, at Anglicare North Queensland, we believe everyone should have the right to a safe, stable place to live. Homelessness and the risk of it have great impacts on young people, adults, couples and families. If you’re at risk of losing your home, already without stable housing, or unsure where to turn, we’re here to help. We provide practical support, short-term accommodation, and connection to services that can help you stabilise your situation and plan your next steps.
Is your tenancy at risk?
Struggling with financial, health or other challenges?
Is your tenancy at risk?
Struggling with financial, health or other challenges?
Ready to take the next step?
Cairns HomeStay Support Service
HomeStay is an early intervention service that supports people who have housing but are at risk of losing it.
We work with individuals, couples and families in private, social and community housing, providing free, confidential outreach support for up to six months. Our team meets you at home or in the community to understand what’s putting your tenancy at risk—this could include financial pressure, health challenges, family or relationship issues, or other circumstances affecting your housing.
Together, we create a plan to help you stabilise your situation, build practical skills, and stay in your home, with referrals to additional services if needed. You can refer yourself or be referred by another service, and once we receive a referral, we will contact you to arrange an initial visit and assessment.
Please mail your completed form to, or visit us at,Â
52A Comport Street, Portsmith QLD 4870 (entrance on Buchan Street)
E: homestay@anglicare.net
P:Â 07 4046 8050
How to Access HomeStay Support
Accessing HomeStay Support is simple, whether you’re referring yourself or being referred by another service, such as a support agency, real estate agent, the Department of Housing or Access Housing. We’re here to assist you in maintaining stability and keeping your home.
Without a home? Start here: Select the support you’re looking for: adults, youth, or couple/family.
Adult Homelessness services
We provide practical support for adults to stabilise your housing and connect with services. For individuals of all genders aged 18 and over.
Youth homelessness services
Aged 16-25 and can't stay home? We help with safe housing and support to help you get back on track and build independence.
Family homelessness services
Couples and families needing housing support, including short-term hotel placement and help to find temporary or stable housing.
Adult Homelessness Services
Aged 18+ and in need of housing support?Â
If you’re an adult experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing your home, we can help you find safe, short-term accommodation, connect you with support services, and work with you to maintain or regain stable housing.
The Hub is your entry point to our homelessness services in Cairns area
We make it easier for you to access the support you need. The Hub connects you with housing and homelessness services in Cairns and surrounding, whether you need immediate help or ongoing support. We work with people who are sleeping rough, at risk of homelessness, or finding it hard to access services, including those with more complex needs.
Our team can provide information, referrals, and advocacy, and help you explore housing options or respond to a crisis. We work alongside other services to make sure you’re not navigating the system on your own, offering coordinated support that fits your situation.
Through case management and partnerships with local providers, we help you access the right services at the right time and support you to move toward more stable housing.
Contact the Hub
52A Comport Street, Portsmith QLD 4870 (entrance on Buchan Street)
P: 07 4046 8050
QHome short-term accommodation & mobile support service
QHome provides temporary supported accommodation for adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, along with outreach support in the community. Availability is limited, and placements depend on current capacity and individual circumstances.
Our team works with you to understand your situation and explore the most suitable options. This may include help with housing pathways, daily living skills, and connecting you with health, income, and community services. We can also continue supporting you after you leave to help you work toward more stable housing.
We work closely with other local services to make sure you can access the right support at the right time.
QHome operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Contact QHome:
158C Martyn Street, Manunda QLD 4870
P: 0417 941 818
QStride temporary accommodation transitioning towards independent living
Looking for a step toward independent living?
QStride provides short-term, supported accommodation for adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Accommodation is limited and based on availability and individual circumstances.
You’ll have a self-contained place to stay, along with support from our team to help you build the skills and confidence needed to manage your own home. This includes help with daily living, wellbeing, and planning your next steps.
Through our Mobile Support Service, we work with you both onsite and in the community. This may include case management, support to access housing, income, health or training services, and opportunities to build life skills through programs like Habit8. We also continue to support you after you leave to help you move toward stable, long-term housing.
We work closely with other local services to make sure you can access the right support at the right time.
Contact QStride
20 Quigley Street, Parramatta Park, 4870 Cairns
P: 0455 266 095
Family Homelessness Services
Don’t have a safe place to stay? We provide supported accommodation for young people who are homeless or cannot safely stay where they are.
We support couples and families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their home. This may include short-term accommodation, such as hotel placement where available, along with practical support to stabilise your situation and work toward longer-term housing. Our team works with you to understand your needs, keep families together where possible, and connect you with the right services for ongoing support.
We don't want to promise something and then because of increased demand, can't keep up with workload/ increased enquiries.
We’d love your feedback
Your thoughts matter to us! If you've used Anglicare North Queensland's housing or homelessness services, we'd love to hear about your experience. Feedback forms are available at any of our services or at our Corporate Office (address), or you can share your feedback below online.
We respect your privacy and confidentiality - your information will always be kept safe. Read our Privacy Policy here. If you'd like to speak directly
(with a member of our Executive team?) please call 07 4041 5454 or email admin@anglicare.net.