Homelessness can affect anyone of any age and can be temporary or long term. We work with other levels of government, local service providers and agencies to respond to people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in the City of Logan.
Refer to Street meals, services and showers for a schedule of services available at various times and locations for people experiencing homelessness. These services are provided by not-for-profit organisations and include meals, support and showers.
YFS Connect
Help to find crisis accommodation, where available. Support to apply for private rentals, social housing or bond loans, and to maintain your tenancy.
Phone: 07 3826 1500
Online: YFS website
YFS Homelessness Outreach Team
Can offer support, information and advice to people sleeping rough to people sleeping rough in parks, temporary shelters, tents or vehicles.
Email: outreach@yfs.org.au
Logan emergency relief list
Find food parcels, food, fuel and phone vouchers, financial assistance, community meals, assistance with medications, showers and toiletries in Logan.
Download the YFS Logan emergency relief list from the YFS website.
Logan street services guide
An online guide to help you find practical information and useful services in the Logan area if you have nowhere to live or are at risk of losing your home.
You can download the Logan Street Services Guide from the Logan Community Directory.
Homeless Hotline
Confidential 24-hour information and referral service for people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness. Homeless Hotline can provide information about where you can find support, accommodation, meals and showers.
Phone: 1800 474 753
Online: Homeless Hotline
Email: psosupport@smartservice.qld.gov.au
24-hour Domestic Violence Helpline
Emergency transport and accommodation, safety planning and support for people experiencing domestic and family violence.
Womensline: 1800 811 811
Mensline: 1800 600 636
Online: Domestic and family violence helplines
Financial counselling and support
National Debt Helpline counselling services offer free, independent and confidential support to people experiencing financial difficulty. Services can help you explore your options, negotiate with your creditors, put plans in place to manage your debts and get your finances back under control.
Phone: 1800 007 007
Online: Find a financial counsellor
Ask Izzy Find local support services near you. If you use Telstra or Vodafone networks, you can search Ask Izzy on your phone even when you don’t have phone credit or access to Wi-Fi.
Search services on the Ask Izzy website
If you need help to find housing, pay your rent, or stay in your home, contact the below services.
Queensland Government Department of Housing and Public Works
Online tool to find housing options and services based on your individual needs and eligibility, including:
Use the Queensland Housing Services Finder tool
Logan Housing Service Centre
Information on housing options and rental assistance.
Visit: 11-13 Station Road, Woodridge Phone: 07 3086 3700 Email: loganhsc@chde.qld.gov.au
Online: Logan Housing Service Centre
Elders in Residence are at the Logan HSC every Monday and Wednesday between 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Queensland Statewide Tenant Advice and Referral Service (QSTARS)
Independent information, advice and support with tenancy issues.
Phone:1300 744 263
Online: Queensland Statewide Tenant Advice and Referral Service
Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA)
Information for tenants and property owners about renting in Queensland, including beginning and ending tenancies and resolving disputes.
Phone: 1300 366 311
Email: Submit an enquiry online by selecting a topic from the list provided on RTA Web Services
Wesley Mission Support Those at Risk of Homelessness (STAR)
A free voluntary, safe and confidential services that will work with you to maintain your current housing or seek other suitable housing.
Phone: 1800 448 448
Online: Contact form
Wesley Mission Specialist Youth Housing Service (SYHS)
Provides support for young people and families aged 16-25 years who are homeless or at risk of homeless to gain or maintain a tenancy.
SYHS also includes access to immediate and transitional supported accommodation properties in the Logan area.
Find public toilets on the national public toilet map.
You can access free Wi-Fi and computers at your local library.
You can connect to free public Wi-Fi at:
The Australian and Queensland governments are responsible for addressing homelessness. They fund and construct social and affordable housing, as well as fund homelessness services. While Local Government does not have a formal role responding to homelessness we work in partnership with state government, local organisations and community to:
If you want to help someone who is homeless in your local area, please refer them to the services on this webpage. Sometimes helping people directly can discourage them from accepting formal support. It can also cause a risk to your personal safety and impact upon community safety and access to public spaces.
If you want to report an issue: