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An overnight shelter will open in Adelaide for two nights as a Code Blue response is activated ahead of cold, wet and windy conditions across the metropolitan area.
The response will run from Wednesday, July 29 until Friday morning, July 31, giving people experiencing homelessness access to additional support and care during the severe winter weather.
Baptist Care’s Westcare Centre at 11-19 Millers Court, Adelaide, will open from 5pm on Wednesday until 7am on Thursday.
It will reopen from 5pm on Thursday and remain available until 7am on Friday.
Hutt St Centre’s Wellbeing Centre at 258 Hutt Street will also provide extended daytime support, opening from 7.15am to 4.30pm on Wednesday. Its operating hours for Thursday are yet to be confirmed.
Code Blue responses allow homelessness organisations to expand their services when severe or extreme weather places people sleeping rough at greater risk.
The additional assistance can include longer opening hours, extended street outreach, increased staffing, practical supplies and safe places where people can temporarily escape the weather.
Homeless Connect SA will continue to operate around the clock throughout the activation.
Anyone who is homeless, at risk of homelessness or concerned about someone sleeping rough can contact Homeless Connect SA on 1800 003 308 to find out what assistance is available.
Members of the public who see someone sleeping rough are encouraged to share the service information or contact Homeless Connect SA if they believe assistance is required.
Service times may change during the activation, particularly at Hutt St Centre, so people are encouraged to check the SA Government’s homelessness support page for the latest information.
For more head to, https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/emergencies-and-safety/
