Homelessness

Finding Hope and a Home

Written byAmanda Shoebridge
Published on07 Apr, 2026

Read more about Andrew’s Story here. 

Before arriving at Social Futures’ Supported Temporary Accommodation hub in the Tweed, Andrew was living through what he describes as a very dark period in his life.  Andrew found himself facing homelessness after the breakdown of a family relationship. A path to stability arose when he was referred to Social Futures where he was supported through a new model of care for people experiencing homelessness in the Northern Rivers. 

People experiencing homelessness who are in need of emergency accommodation should contact Link2home for 24/7 phone support on 1800 152 152.

Social Futures’ Tweed, Lismore and Grafton supported temporary accommodation hubs cannot accept walk-ins.

Social Futures delivers a range of programs proudly funded by the NSW Government to help people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, connect with essential services to find secure housing in the Northern Rivers area.

Contact our Connecting Home, First Response team on 1800 048 310.