Supportingwomen intosafer futures.
SASSI provides safety through housing and support to women and their children who are impacted by homelessness or domestic violence in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra.
SASSI’s focus is on providing the necessary assistance and education to support women and their families to achieve permanent security and empowerment.
You are not alone.
We get it. Facing instability or crisis is overwhelming, and it’s hard to know where to turn. But you don’t have to do it alone.
SASSI provides housing and support across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven for women and their children who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and impacted by domestic violence. We partner with you to build housing independence and a safer future.
We’re here to listen without judgement and to walk alongside you as you move from crisis to stability.
Safe and affordable housing
The right support for your situation
SASSI provides a range of support options for women and their children who are homeless or at risk or homelessness.
Whether you’re reaching out for yourself or for someone you support, our focus is on providing a clear path to a safe and stable future.
Get help for myself
Get help for family or a friend
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Shoalhaven Homeless Hub.
The Shoalhaven Homeless Hub is a safe place for all people in need, including men, women, and children. Our drop-in service provides information, referrals, emergency provisions (including food and toiletries) and access to laundry, bathroom and shower facilities. The Homeless Hub incorporates the Shoalhaven Family Counselling Service.
To learn more about the Shoalhaven Homeless Hub, please visit the website, or drop in between 10am & 3pm Tuesday to Friday at 93 Plunkett Street, Nowra.
We’re not just hoping for change, we’re creating it. Every day.
SASSI draws on our decades-long history supporting women in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra to provide evidence-based support for thousands of women and children every year.
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new requests for help received by SASSI every month
From our community.
Building pathways to independence.
SASSI provides support and housing for women and their children in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, offering a crucial bridge to long-term independence. Our caseworkers provide personalised support to stabilise your circumstances and secure permanent accommodation.
For women experiencing or at risk of homelessness, SASSI’s properties offer safe and secure accommodation where you can rebuild your life. We have supported more than 15,000 individuals to find their own secure and affordable housing and seek the support they need to build a safer future.
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It takes a village.
Every contribution helps keep a woman safe. We are deeply grateful for the dedicated support that allows us to deliver our vital services at their absolute best.
Whether you donate, volunteer, fundraise, partner with us, or make a philanthropic offering, your support is directly reinvested in the security and independence of the Shoalhaven and Illawarra.
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Give a one-off or monthly gift to provide direct support to women and their children in need. SASSI is a registered charity and all donations are tax deductible.
Ready to start your new chapter?
Ready to start your new chapter?
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