SHAC is an established not-for-profit organisation within the Cairns region, dedicated to eliminating homelessness, and helping families on their path to a secure future. We deliver a range of housing, support and microfinance services to the community.

How can we help you today?

SHAC delivers temporary supported accommodation and mobile support to families in Cairns who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Support is offered in the form of advocacy, information, education and referral pathways - all of which aim to reduce barriers to housing and increase housing access.
Learn more about SHAC’s Housing and Family Support
The My Money Program (MMP) is a free and confidential financial support service which assists families and individuals to maintain and sustain their tenancy. This includes financial counselling, budgeting, increasing income, reducing debt, assessing housing affordability and building financial safety nets.
Learn more about SHAC’s My Money Program
No Interest Loans (NILs) enables people and families with access to fair, safe and affordable credit to purchase essential goods and services to the maximum value of $2000. Loans are free from fees, charges, and interest. Pay back only what you borrow. NILs is a smart choice financial option to help you pay for essentials and get what you need right now.
Learn more about SHAC’s No Interest Loans

SHAC RECRUITMENT (May-June 2024)

Housing Support Worker

SHAC is seeking two (2) Housing Support Workers to support families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to achieve secure housing outcomes. We are seeking a person with relevant experience or qualifications in human services to fill this position.

We are offering a two (2) fixed term, full time contracts to 30 June 2025. For more information, please refer to the Seek Ad.

Immediate Housing Response Worker (Singles and Couples)

SHAC is seeking an Immediate Housing Response Worker to support couples and single people to access short term temporary accommodation (including motels) and proactively assist them to transition to secure housing. We are seeking a person with relevant experience or qualifications in human services to fill this position.

We are offering a fixed term, full time contract to 30 June 2026. For more information, please refer to the Seek Ad.

Financial Counsellor

SHAC is seeking a qualified Financial Counsellor to work in our My Money Program. The My Money Program is a financial wellbeing service assisting families and individuals to access and/or sustain rental tenancies. The program provides financial counselling, including assistance with increasing income, reducing debt and assessing housing affordability and builds financial resilience and literacy skills.

We are offering a fixed term, part time (34.2 hours per week) contract to 30 June 2025. For more information, please refer to the Seek Ad.