Our houses.
Cana Communities operates accommodation facilities in inner city Sydney and in south Perth.
With the support of the wider community, we offer hospitality and care in places where people can come together to share a meal and/or to stay in a safe and welcoming place. Our volunteers provide support to all guests by way of companionship in addition to working behind the scenes washing, cleaning, and shopping.
St Francis House (Redfern)
~ Teresa House has re-opened in a new location in Redfern as St Francis House ~
Operating as an overnight shelter in Redfern.
We provide a safe space for those otherwise sleeping rough, a bed for the night, the hospitality of a shared meal, and care and companionship offered by our volunteers.
REFERRALS | Guests need to register with Link2Home on 1800 152 152 to be allocated a bed at St Francis House. Link2Home is an accommodation placement service operated by the NSW Government.
VOLUNTEERS | Our aim is to open St Francis House as an overnight shelter 7 nights a week, as we steadily grow the number of volunteers needed to support this level of activity. We require reliable volunteers willing to make a regular commitment – say one shift once every 4 to 6 weeks. There are two shifts per night, each requiring a minimum of 2 volunteers:
• Dinner shift from 6pm – 9pm
• Overnight shift from 9pm - 7.30am
All volunteers will be supported and trained in our mission and practicalities related to the shelter. All prospective volunteers need to be registered with Cana Communities. For further information please email info@cana.org.au.
de Porres House (Darlinghurst)
A home for 14 men. In addition to offering temporary accommodation in a safe, and community orientated environment, we provide the opportunity for these men to live independently, contribute to meals and other activities and learn life skills to assist in moving ahead in their lives.
REFERRALS | We work collaboratively with, and take referrals from ‘like-minded’ organisations such as St Vincents Hospital, the Drug Court, or other providers of homelessness services. For further information, contact us at info@cana.org.au.
VOLUNTEERS | In addition to assisting with preparing and sharing a community meal, volunteers accompany residents to appointments, go for a coffee, encourage participation in social and community activities, and focus on supporting each resident to get back on their feet. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to us at info@cana.org.au.
Nagle House (Surry Hills)
A home for women. We offer temporary accommodation in a safe, and community orientated environment. Each woman is supported individually. We aim to understand the different challenges they face and how, as a community, we can best support them to move ahead in their lives.
REFERRALS | We work collaboratively with, and take referrals from ‘like-minded’ organisations such as the Drug Court, Jewish House, St Vincents Hospital and providers of homelessness services. For further information, contact us at info@cana.org.au.
VOLUNTEERS | Our volunteers commit to longer term engagements with our residents in companionship style roles. There is the preparation and sharing a meal, accompanying residents to appointments, social and community activities, but longer term, helping Nagle House women get back on their feet. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to us at info@cana.org.au.
Nano’s House (Inner City)
A home for women. We offer temporary accommodation in a safe, and community orientated environment. Each woman is supported individually. We aim to understand the different challenges they face and how, as a community, we can best support them to move ahead in their lives.
REFERRALS | We work collaboratively with, and take referrals from ‘like-minded’ organisations such as the Drug Court, Jewish House, St Vincents Hospital and providers of homelessness services. For further information, contact us at info@cana.org.au.
VOLUNTEERS | Our volunteers commit to longer term engagements with our residents in companionship style roles. There is the preparation and sharing a meal, accompanying residents to appointments, social and community activities, but longer term, helping Nagle House women get back on their feet. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to us at info@cana.org.au.
Anstead House (Perth)
A transitional residential home for women, Anstead offers supported accommodation for up to four women who want to bring about change in their lives. We offer a sense of belonging and foster relationships with many who are experiencing poverty and hopelessness. Women come to us from jail, other institutions, the streets, or they may be fleeing domestic violence or seeking asylum.
VOLUNTEERS | Longer term volunteer commitments are there to support the residents in their independent living. Their main focus being to create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment to assist women get back on their feet and recreate themselves. In a addition, there is the sharing of meals and preparation, maintaining gardens, accompanying residents to appointments and community activities. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to us at cana.wa@cana.org.au.