08 Feb, 2017
Extreme Heat Services for Rough Sleepers
The State Government is the lead agency with respect to homeless and vulnerable people. However, Council responds quickly to requests for assistance to support State Government action when necessary.
The Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) coordinates a multi-agency response to extreme heat and they have activated Code Red for the next two days.
Homelessness Services will be providing rough sleepers with bottled water, sunscreen and information regarding overnight emergency relief/accommodation during the current extreme heat. Support for rough sleepers is available through the SA Homelessness Gateway 1800 003 308.
These centres are open for rough sleepers during the current extreme heat.
Hutt St Centre 258 Hutt St |
Wednesday 8th, 7am-1pm Thursday 9th, 6am-1pm Friday 10th, 6am-1pm Saturday 11th - closed |
WestCare Centre 11-19 Millers Court |
Wednesday 8th, 9am-7am Thursday (overnight, dinner provided) Thursday 9th, 9am-10pm Friday 10th, 9am-10pm Saturday 11th, 6am-10pm |
Trace a Place 135 Currie St For youth |
Wednesday 8th, 7am-7pm Thursday 9th, 7am-7pm Friday 10th, 7am-7pm Saturday 11th, 12pm-5pm |
Youth 110 (foyer) 110 Waymouth Street for young people under 22 |
Wednesday 8th, 7pm-10pm Thursday 9th, 7pm-10pm Friday 10th, 7pm-10pm Saturday 11th - closed |
City of Adelaide is providing the following respite options:
- The Bus Station is available for respite from the heat during usual opening hours, 6am – 9.30pm 7 days a week.
- Libraries and Community Centres are public spaces available for respite and use of services during usual operating hours.