VincentCare Victoria / Housing Service

VincentCare is dedicated to ensuring we provide caring and tailored services that are inclusive and affirming of LGBTQIA+ people. We embrace and celebrate diversity. We also provide some programs which are specific for LGBTIQA+ people, including Pride in Place, a housing and homelessness support service run in partnership with Drummond Street Queerspace, Uniting Vic.Tas and Family Access Network (FAN).

Whichever parts of our organisation you access, you will receive safe and quality care that is respectful of your sex characteristics, gender identity and/or sexuality.

VincentCare is committed to working with you to best understand your unique needs and strengths in regard to these parts of your identity, and everything else that makes you who you are.

VincentCare Victoria helps vulnerable Victorians who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Our housing and support services aim to restore dignity and improve life quality for people facing disadvantage.

LGBTQIA+ people are often over-represented in the homeless population and unsure if services will provide them with a safe experience. We understand that our LGBTQIA+ clients may be facing these and other additional challenges. You are not alone in your struggle. We’re here to help you.

VincentCare can:

• help you find crisis accommodation
• support you in finding sustainable housing
• refer you to other LGBTQIA+ -friendly services
• provide information about support or peer groups
• help with mental health, alcohol or drug issues, general health or family violence

You can talk to a staff member who specialises in supporting LGBTQIA+ people.

We also have a community drop-in centre that offers a range of services:

• breakfast and lunch
• showers and laundry
• housing support
• general health
• counselling for alcohol and other drugs
• financial support