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.
Cabrini House (Darlinghurst)
A home for an asylum-seeking family. We offer temporary accommodation in a secure, community-focused environment, providing tailored support to help residents navigate the challenges of settling into the community while their protection claim is assessed.
REFERRALS | We work collaboratively with, and take referrals from, like-minded organisations such as The House of Welcome and other community partners dedicated to supporting vulnerable families. For further information, please contact us at info@cana.org.au.
VOLUNTEERS | We welcome dedicated volunteers who share our commitment to making a difference. To learn more about volunteer opportunities at Cabrini House, please get in touch at info@cana.org.au.
Rachel’s Joy (Palmyra, WA)
A home for women. Rachel’s Joy offers a safe and supportive environment for women seeking to rebuild their lives. With three bedrooms and shared living spaces, this home provides stability, community, and a place to heal.
Women are supported through companionship, community engagement, and access to creative therapies. Art therapy sessions are held on site, offering space for reflection and self-expression. Residents are also connected to our outreach programs and social enterprise activities.
REFERRALS | We welcome referrals from agencies and services working with women experiencing homelessness or transitional needs, including prison out care, domestic violence, mental health, and asylum support networks. For further information, contact us at mauz.kay@cana.org.au.