82 Erskine Street Sydney NSW 2000
Breakfast 7:30 am to 9:00 am every day
Hot Lunch 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm every day
Drinks Coffee & Tea are available during Breakfast and Lunch
Monday to Friday7:30 am to 10:00 am
Weekends7:30 am to 10:00 am
Towels, shampoo, conditioner, and soap are provided free. We have 3 shower cubicles.
Monday to Friday7:30 am to 10:00 am
Weekends7:30 am to 10:00 am
Laundry powder is provided free. We have 3 washing machines and 4 dryers.
Self-Haircuts Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 10:00 am
Weekends: 7:30 am to 10:00 am
Toiletries Available every day and upon request are; toothbrushes and toothpaste for dental care, deodorant, and earbuds.
Donated Clothing We also supply a range of donated clothing which are available in the cupboard upstairs under the television.
Barber Services Not available until further notice.
Centrelink Support is suspended until further notice.
Make an appointment at the front desk.
Martina our Mental Health/Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker provides support in the office upstairs at The Station Ltd, from Monday to Friday. Make an appointment at the front desk.
She provides psychosocial and holistic case management to individuals with mental health issues. She will often focus on encouraging individuals to maintain self care and general health and well being, to empower individuals to make steps towards independence and integration into the community. She also focuses on co-morbid drug and alcohol and mental health issues. She provides the following services:
Make an appointment at the front desk.
Graciela and Martina are our 2 drug and alcohol workers available from Monday to Friday.
Their aim is to encourage individuals to take control of their drug and alcohol use or abuse focusing on; coping skills, referring to detoxification and rehabilitation services, and maintaining healthy lifestyles. Both workers are also experienced in supporting clients with a combination of drug, alcohol, and mental health issues. You need to make an appointment at the front desk for the following
services:
Make an appointment at the front desk.
Franco & Michael are The Station’s Housing Support Workers. They are available Monday to Friday.
Their aim is to provide assistance to individuals who are homeless, itinerant, or in unsuitable housing. They focus on supporting individuals to find housing that is appropriate to their specific needs. They also assist clients in maintaining a satisfactory quality of life by encouraging and providing information about affordable and safe accommodation options. This service includes the following:
Tuesday, Fortnightly The Station Ltd has an outreach service; Homeless Persons Legal Service. This service is provided by PIAC (Public Interest Advocacy Centre).
They provide pro-bono (free) service assisting with legal advice, information, referral, court representation, and enquires.
To see the Lawyers, you don’t have to make an appointment, just ask the staff to put your name on the list.
Make an appointment at the front desk.
Tuesday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, A Psychiatrist and a Mental Health worker from St Vincent’s Mental Health Homeless Health Team attend The Station.
This team provides services such as mental health assessments, reviews, follow-ups, referrals, advice, information, and medication administration for clients who need assistance with their mental health. To make an appointment, speak to the front desk.
Monday from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, the General Practitioner and Registered Nurse are available.
The Doctor and Nurse are from St Vincent’s Hospital Homeless Health Team. This team is able to assist with scripts, advice, a treatment plan, write medical assessments for Housing applications, follow-up appointments, advice, and referrals.
To see the health team, you don’t have to make an appointment, just ask the staff to put your name on the list.
To see a Dental Specialist please speak to Franco and he will arrange an appointment for you.
We are linked with the Australian Dental Association which provides dental a pro-bono (free) service to the homeless population.
This team can assist with Dental care, in general, such as fillings, extractions, dentures, and hygiene.
You have the right to access services no matter who you are, or where you’re from. When you come to The Station, we’ll treat you with respect and dignity, as well as keep your confidentiality.
