Crisis Accommodation East St Kilda
Launch Housing East St Kilda (LHESK) offers crisis accommodation, case management and advocacy to women experiencing homelessness in Melbourne. Many residents at LHESK have experienced violence and trauma.
This site is one of the only crisis services in Victoria to employ and accommodate women only and it also offers services to trans and gender diverse individuals who identify as female.
Support workers at East St Kilda provide a holistic approach to support and care for clients by helping them connect to healthcare, counselling and many other services.
LHESK has proudly supported women in the Melbourne community since 1995, and its care is underpinned by a feminist framework. This crisis accommodation service has 15 rooms for women, one of which is pet-friendly.
Launch Housing East St Kilda is located at 346 Dandenong Road, St Kilda East.
Services for Pregnant Women
The Launch Housing South Melbourne office has a dedicated outreach support worker to provide advocacy, case management, and care for pregnant women without a home. Pregnant women who experience homelessness often face greater difficulties when trying to access emergency housing and vital healthcare.
At-risk women need extra care and support at this vulnerable time in their lives so they can find a safe, permanent home, and maintain both their health and the health of their child.
Access Services
To access our crisis accommodation your first step is to visit a Launch Housing office (access point) at Collingwood, St Kilda or Cheltenham.
Access points are opened Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
To get housing advice or to speak to a support worker call 1800 825 955 (24/7)