Sheltered By Grace

Sheltered By Grace 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, Overcom

ing 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.

02/09/2026

Homelessness Crisis...

Homelessness isn't always visible.Someone may be sleeping in their car, moving between friends' homes, staying in tempor...
01/09/2026

Homelessness isn't always visible.

Someone may be sleeping in their car, moving between friends' homes, staying in temporary accommodation or living somewhere that is unsafe or severely overcrowded.

They may still go to work. Their children may still attend school. People around them may have no idea what they're experiencing.

Understanding hidden homelessness challenges the stereotype that homelessness only means sleeping rough.

The more accurately we understand the issue, the better equipped we are to respond with compassion rather than assumptions.

Imagine you had one hour to teach someone a useful skill you've learned in life.What would you choose?🍳 Cooking a simple...
29/08/2026

Imagine you had one hour to teach someone a useful skill you've learned in life.

What would you choose?

🍳 Cooking a simple meal?
💰 Creating a budget?
💼 Preparing for a job interview?
🔧 Fixing something around the house?
💻 Using technology?

Practical knowledge can empower people in ways we sometimes overlook.

💬 Tell us your skill in the comments!

Wellbeing isn't simply feeling good.It can involve learning routines, recognising stress, developing healthier habits, i...
28/08/2026

Wellbeing isn't simply feeling good.

It can involve learning routines, recognising stress, developing healthier habits, improving communication and understanding what supports you physically and emotionally.

These are skills that can be developed.

Through SBG's wellbeing-focused programs, participants are encouraged to build practical tools they can apply beyond a single session or difficult moment.

Because the goal isn't simply to feel better today.

It's to become better equipped to navigate tomorrow.

26/08/2026

Supported Accommodation & Programs...this is where the change happens. Sheltered by Grace

Leaving an unsafe relationship can be one of the most courageous decisions a person makes. But for some, leaving also me...
26/08/2026

Leaving an unsafe relationship can be one of the most courageous decisions a person makes. But for some, leaving also means losing their home, financial security, belongings and support network.

This is why homelessness cannot be understood in isolation. Domestic and family violence can be one of the circumstances that places people at risk of housing instability.

At Sheltered by Grace, our Working Through DV Program helps people better understand the effects of domestic violence and work through the experiences that may continue to affect their lives.

We need communities where people escaping violence aren't forced to choose between staying somewhere unsafe and having nowhere to go.

Transformation isn't always a dramatic before-and-after story.Sometimes it's learning to prepare meals independently.Kee...
25/08/2026

Transformation isn't always a dramatic before-and-after story.

Sometimes it's learning to prepare meals independently.

Keeping appointments.

Managing money more confidently.

Communicating through conflict.

Building a routine and sticking with it.

These changes might not make headlines, but they can make an enormous difference to someone's ability to navigate everyday life.

Let's celebrate practical progress too. 💚

We sometimes think being independent means never needing help.But all of us rely on other people at different points in ...
24/08/2026

We sometimes think being independent means never needing help.

But all of us rely on other people at different points in life—family, friends, colleagues, professionals and our wider community.

Receiving support when you need it isn't the opposite of independence.

Sometimes, it's exactly what helps you regain it.

For people rebuilding after homelessness or significant hardship, the right support can provide the tools and opportunities needed to start making their own way forward again.

A donation to Sheltered by Grace isn't only about providing something for today.It's an investment in what someone may b...
23/08/2026

A donation to Sheltered by Grace isn't only about providing something for today.

It's an investment in what someone may be able to do tomorrow.

Learn new skills.
Work through difficult experiences.
Develop healthier routines.
Reconnect with community.
Take steps toward independence.

There are many pieces involved in moving forward after homelessness, and community generosity helps us continue putting those pieces together.

👉 Help us create pathways forward: https://www.sbg.org.au/

Sometimes we assume we know what another person needs.But one of the simplest things we can do is ask—and genuinely list...
22/08/2026

Sometimes we assume we know what another person needs.

But one of the simplest things we can do is ask—and genuinely listen.

💬 What's one question you think we should ask more often when someone is going through a difficult time?

Maybe it's:

“How can I help?”
“What do you need right now?”
“Would you like to talk?”

Add yours below. 👇

Address

Waterford, QLD
4133

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+61732007145

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