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Transforming the lives of the homeless by building community The underlying issue we confront is trauma.

Sheltered by Grace is a shelter for single men and women over the age of 25, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to mental health issues, addictions, and domestic violence. We provide 24-hour supported accommodation, encompassing all essential services and on-site case management and a 6 month Rehab Recovery program for those in need. Our other programs include Life Skills 101, Overcoming Trauma, and Domestic Violence support for both men and women escaping violence. With 12 single rooms, 5 shared rooms and 2 self-contained cabins, we help people truly transform their lives through the creation of a strong community.

03/11/2026

When life becomes consumed by surviving from one day to the next, it can be difficult to imagine having something meaningful to work toward.

A sense of purpose can begin to return through ordinary experiences.

Taking responsibility for something.

Contributing to a group.

Learning something new.

Helping another person.

Working toward a personal goal.

These opportunities can remind people that they have something valuable to contribute.

At Sheltered by Grace, we recognise that people aren't simply recipients of support. They bring their own experiences, strengths and perspectives.

Transformation can involve rediscovering those strengths and finding new ways to use them.

02/11/2026

We often associate homelessness with particular ages or circumstances.

But housing insecurity can affect people at many different stages of life, including older Australians who may have spent decades working, raising families and contributing to their communities.

A change in financial circumstances, relationship breakdown, illness or rising living costs can leave someone facing an uncertain future.

Growing older should be accompanied by greater security, not fear about where you'll live.

This week, let's remember that everyone deserves respect and the opportunity to live with dignity, regardless of age.

01/11/2026

November is here, and this month we're focusing on something that matters deeply: recognising the people behind the circumstances.

Every person experiencing homelessness has a history, a personality, relationships, achievements and dreams that deserve to be acknowledged.

At Sheltered by Grace, we believe meaningful support begins by recognising each person's individuality, rather than defining them by the challenges they're facing.

Your generosity helps us continue providing support and opportunities for people working toward a more secure future.

As we begin another month, we invite you to be part of a community that sees people, values their stories and believes everyone deserves dignity.

💚 Support our work: https://www.sbg.org.au/

31/10/2026

As we finish October, here's a challenge for our community:

💚 Do one small thing for someone else today.

Check on a neighbour.

Message someone you haven't spoken to lately.

Thank someone who's helped you.

Donate something useful.

Offer your skills.

Listen to someone who needs to talk.

Or simply treat a stranger with kindness.

Then come back and tell us:

💬 What did you choose?

Strong communities aren't created by one enormous action.

They're built through thousands of small ones.

30/10/2026

There is no single pathway through homelessness.

People arrive with different experiences, strengths, challenges and goals.

One person may need to strengthen practical skills.

Another may need support around trauma.

Someone else may be working on wellbeing, relationships or greater community participation.

That's why meaningful support should recognise the individual rather than expecting everyone to follow exactly the same path.

Different people.

Different journeys.

One shared goal: helping people become better equipped for what comes next.

29/10/2026

Every time you share one of our posts, another person may learn something they didn't know about homelessness.

Every conversation can challenge a stereotype.

Every new understanding can influence how someone responds the next time they encounter a person doing it tough.

That's why sharing and talking about these issues matters.

To everyone who helps Sheltered by Grace keep homelessness, dignity and community support part of the conversation — thank you.

Your voice matters too.

28/10/2026

We often see the outcome without seeing what stands behind it.

Someone missed an appointment.

Didn't respond to a call.

Lost a job.

Struggled to maintain a routine.

From the outside, it's easy to assume someone simply didn't try hard enough.

But homelessness, trauma, poor mental wellbeing, lack of transport, financial hardship and unstable living conditions can turn ordinary responsibilities into significant challenges.

Accountability matters.

But so does understanding the barriers someone may be working to overcome.

26/10/2026

Dignity shouldn't depend on someone's income.

Their address.

Their employment status.

Their past.

Or whether we understand the decisions they've made.

Every person deserves to be treated with basic respect.

When we talk about homelessness, the language we use matters.

The assumptions we make matter.

And the way we treat people matters.

We can disagree with someone's choices without forgetting their humanity.

26/10/2026

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Waterford, QLD
4133

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 3pm
Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+61732007145

Website

https://sbg.org.au/

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