Services Offered

Shalom House

Shalom House provides ‘shelter based’ crisis accommodation for men (18 and over) who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The service operates all year round and provides residential care, assessment, individualised support, and referral to other support services. Clients are able to book in one day prior or on the day for up to 2 weeks on a trial basis. There is a possibility that this can be extended if the client abides by the Shalom rules and demonstrates a responsible and cooperative attitude with staff and other clients, and is proactive in contacting relevant service providers to address their homeless status. If you or someone you know would like to book a room, please contact the office on the information listed in the contacts page of this site or present at 320 Albany Highway by 5pm. Waitlist and early requests cannot be accepted.

Shalom Access drop-in centre

Shalom Inc. runs a daily drop-in centre from 10am-2pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Volunteers are present to provide mentoring to Clients. Some of the more tangible services Shalom Access offers are; access to a shower for personal hygiene, a healthy meal if available, internet access and a laundry service. This, coupled with an empathetic ear and a kind word, provides a unique and viable service in Albany that is well utilized. Referral from a service provider is welcome but not required.

Shalom Garden

A free community vegetable garden is available for access to volunteers, homeless clients and at-risk individuals. This is primarily set up to provide valuable and healthy activities for the Clients staying at Shalom as well as growing fresh vegetables for meal preparation, with excess vegetables being donated to Food Bank.

Referral Guidelines

A referral is not needed to access Shalom Inc. services. All are welcome to get in touch for assistance or information. Below is, however, some information that may assist your enquiries.

Access and Equity

Shalom Inc. provides support to anyone who comes to the door in need of information and referral, and assistance to individuals, families and homeless men who are presenting with issues that may affect their safety and health and well-being. If Clients are not within our target group they are referred to appropriate services for support. Service to all Clients will be applied in an equitable manner, with regards to any intellectual or physical disability, ethnicity, cultural and religious beliefs, or sexual preference.

Management and staff will take a non-discriminatory and non-judgmental approach in meeting Clients’ needs and assisting Clients to achieve stated goals during their stay at Shalom House or while partaking of Shalom Inc. services.