Who are we?
South West Women's Housing Inc. (SWWH) is a not for profit, community based organisation operated by women, for women. SWWH is funded under the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) and is administered by NSW Department of Human Services, Community Services.
Our target group is women, with or without dependent children, who are homeless, this includes “people who are in crisis and at imminent risk of becoming homeless” and “people who are experiencing domestic violence and are at imminent risk of becoming homeless” (SAAP Act 1994).
We provide medium term (temporary) supported accommodation for women over 18 years of age, with or without dependent children.
Our Vision
"Women and children will be empowered to live without fear and to participate equally within their community."
Our values
- Integrity
- Respect for diversity
- Social Justice
Our Purpose
To provide transitional supported accomodation that is safe and affordable to women with or without dependent children who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness.
Opportunities that SWWH provides women
We can provide the opportunity to discover options and make informed choices relating to housing and other various aspects of women's lives.
We can provide the opportunity to receive assistance and support on the way toward achieving realistic goals.
We can provide the opportunity for time out from the current situation and provide women the time and support needed to focus on their strengths and their future.