The Safe Space program is a safe 24 hour service for people who are experiencing homelessness in Hobart.
The program launched in December 2019 in partnership with The Salvation Army, and has already changed the lives of people living on the streets of Hobart.
Since opening, Safe Space has provided...
11,878
1,109
No. individuals supported
1,466
No. of instances of support through Day Space
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How to access Safe Space
Safe Space is a 24 hour service, with two separate locations. Our Day Program is open to anyone who needs a place of connection, some food, or to meet with service providers. Our Night Program is available through referral only from Housing Connect.Safe Day Space
- The Day Space is at the top of Hobart City Mission’s offices at 50 Barrack St, Hobart.
- Opening hours are 8am to 6pm every day of the week, including weekends and public holidays (even Christmas Day!)
- Anyone is welcome to come to the Day Space to access services, have a meal, or just have a chat with our friendly team. You do not need to make an appointment to come to the space.
- Click here to see a timetable of services that are available at Safe Space.
Safe Night Space
- The Night Space is for people who are experiencing homelessness and are sleeping rough.
- The Night Space is at the former church at 47 Davey St, Hobart.
- Opening hours are from 6pm to 8am every night, including weekends and public holidays.
- There is space for 35 people to sleep at Safe Space with all beds and bedding supplied.
- Available for all genders
- Access to Night Space is by referral only. Call Housing Connect on 1800 800 588 to get a referral, or speak to your Housing Connect case manager.
Safe Space also has locations in Launceston (run by Launceston City Mission) and Burnie (run by The Salvation Army).
Referrals to these services can also be made by calling Housing Connect on 1800 800 588.
Services available at Safe Space
Every week, a number of support services come to the Safe Space day and night programs on a fortnightly timetable. These times and days may change. Talk to a Safe Space support worker about how to book a meeting and connect with any of these services.
Week One
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6pm |
All Day All Day 10:30am |
All Day All Day 12:30pm 6pm |
All Day |
2pm |
10:00am - 1:00pm |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
Week Two
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6pm |
All Day All Day 10:30am |
All Day All Day 12:30pm 6pm |
All Day |
2pm 3pm |
10:00am - 1:00pm |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
How You Can Help
The Safe Space program is funded by the State Government. However, there are still a number of ways that you can support the people who access Safe Space:
- Financial donations to our Emergency Relief program. Many of the clients who stay at Safe Space regularly use Emergency Relief, as well as other families struggling to make ends meet in our community – make a donation online, or call (03) 6215 4200
- Donate items such as toiletries, food and sleeping bags.
- Volunteer to set up and pack down the Safe Space night program.
The Safe Night Space Program was developed through conversations with real people sleeping on the streets of Hobart.
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