How can you help?If you would like to offer assistance or make a donation, please contact the Parish Centre on 9826 9677. For details on volunteering with any of the outreach programs, you can download the booklet:
OUTREACHCRISIS SHELTER
The Shelter is housed in the former stables of the Parish Priory. It is a fully self contained unit consisting of a bed-sitting room with cooking facilities and an ensuite bathroom/laundry. All equipment, linen and consumables are provided. The shelter can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children. The shelter aims to accommodate those in need for a maximum of 4-5 weeks. This arrangement enables tenants to make contact with Centrelink, housing and other government agencies and allows the Parish to assist the maximum number of families in any one year. Whilst staying in the shelter, tenants are supported by Parish staff and are able to access the food store. The Crisis shelter is provided entirely free of charge.
St. Joseph’s accepts applications from many different housing agencies. Vacancies are filled on a ‘first-come, first-served’basis. No bookings are taken for future vacancies. The Shelter is funded entirely by the Parish through donations and the occasional grant from the City of Stonnington Community Grants Scheme. Volunteers support the work of the shelter by assisting between tenants. This involves light cleaning duties, making beds and laundering the linen on site. 
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