If you are in danger and need immediate help, call 000 or Safe Steps, a 24/7 family violence support service on 1800 015 188.Exit site
Knowing no one knows where I am is a big relief and comforting, for both my child and I.

Everyone has the right to feel safe.

Good Samaritan Inn is a specialist service providing crisis, short-term and transitional accommodation and support for women, children and young people who are experiencing family violence or homelessness.

Each year, we provide practical and emotional support and case management to approximately 250 women, children and young people. Good Samaritan Inn welcomes women, children and young people from all different backgrounds.

Last financial year

  • 101women supported
  • 89children and young people supported
  • 3,165bed nights
  • 24years of
    service
  • 19 staff
    employed
  • 802volunteer
    hours
  • Good Samaritan Inn provides:

    • Crisis and transitional accommodation
    • Case management support
    • Child and young person-focused and trauma-informed support
    • Risk assessment and safety planning
    • Access to transitional housing
    • Access to legal and financial services
    • Family violence prevention awareness programs
    • Pet therapy and art therapy
    • Employment program

    Good Samaritan Inn refers to the women, children and young people as “guests” and offers them “hospitality” in recognition of the founders and trustees of the service, the Sisters of the Good Samaritan and their Benedictine tradition.

    Providing refuge to women and their children since 1996.

    Get Involved

    Do you want to make a difference to the lives of women, children and young people?

    Get involved with Good Samaritan Inn by volunteering, fundraising or becoming a regular donor. Every contribution counts and will give hope to women and children escaping family violence and homelessness.