A Code Blue has been called for metropolitan Adelaide to help people experiencing homelessness stay safe and warm during the heavy rain and wind that is forecast in coming days. Code Blue will be active from 9 am Saturday 4 June 2022 until 9 am Tuesday 7 June 2022.

Code Blue will also be operating in regional centres including Mt Gambier, Clare, Kadina, Victor Harbor and Kingscote.

Rough sleepers can access overnight accommodation and additional services during a Code Blue.

In Adelaide:

Saturday 4 June 2022

• Baptist Care’s Westcare Centre will be open for overnight accommodation from 5 pm located at 11/19 Millers Ct Adelaide.
• Toward Home the Resolve Team will provide increased outreach supports across the inner city, South and Adelaide Hills regions.
• Hutt St Centre will be open from 7 am until 9 am located at 258 Hutt St, Adelaide.
• Adelaide North West Homelessness Alliance will be providing overnight accommodation from 5:30 pm located at 34 Nile Street Port Adelaide.

Sunday 5 June 2022

• Baptist Care’s Westcare Centre will be open for overnight accommodation from 10:30 am located at 11/19 Millers Ct Adelaide.
• Toward Home the Resolve Team will provide increased outreach supports across the inner city, South and Adelaide Hills regions.
• Adelaide North West Homelessness Alliance will be providing overnight accommodation from 5:30 pm located at 34 Nile Street Port Adelaide.

Monday 6 June 2022

• Baptist Care’s Westcare Centre will be open for overnight accommodation from 9am located at 11/19 Millers Ct Adelaide.
• Hutt St Centre will extend operating hours until 5:00pm located at 258 Hutt St, Adelaide.
• The Foundry by SYC, providing services for young people aged up to 25, will extend operating hours until 7 pm located at 46 Carrington Street, Adelaide.
• Toward Home the Resolve Team will provide increased outreach supports across the inner city, South and Adelaide Hills regions.
• Adelaide North West Homelessness Alliance will be providing overnight accommodation from 5:30 pm located at 34 Nile Street Port Adelaide.
• Homeless Connect SA will continue to operate 24/7 to assist with emergency accommodation. Anyone who is homeless, or at risk of homelessness, is encouraged to contact Homeless Connect SA on 1800 003 308.

Quotes

Attributable to Nat Cook

I thank all the dedicated people in our homelessness services who will be working hard in coming days to make sure that members of our community who need our help stay safe during this extreme weather.

I encourage rough sleepers to take up the opportunity to stay warm and dry – these services are here to help and keep you safe.

We can and should be providing extra help when people face serious risks to their health and safety from extreme weather.