Knowing no one knows where I am is a big relief and comforting, for both my child and I.

Everyone has the right to feel safe.

Good Samaritan Inn is a specialist service providing crisis, short-term and transitional accommodation and support for women, gender diverse people, children and young people who are experiencing family violence or homelessness.

Each year, we provide practical and emotional support and case management to women, gender diverse people, children and young people.

Good Samaritan Inn welcomes people from all different backgrounds.

Last financial year

34adults supported

25children and young people supported

2062bed nights

24years of
service

19 staff
employed

802volunteer
hours

Good Samaritan Inn provides:

Crisis accommodation
Medium-term accommodation
Case management support
Risk assessment and safety planning
Child and young person-focused and trauma-informed support
Family violence counselling
Garden therapy and art therapy
Access to therapeutic supports including group programs
Family violence prevention awareness programs
Employment and coaching program
Referrals to legal, financial and employment services

Good Samaritan Inn refers to the women, children and young people as “guests” and offers them “hospitality” in recognition of the founders and trustees of the service, the Sisters of the Good Samaritan and their Benedictine tradition.

Providing refuge to women and their children since 1996.

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Latest News

Good Samaritan Inn Opens The Haven

On 26 November 2025, Good Samaritan Inn proudly blessed and opened The Haven, a transformative new facility designed to provide safety, stability, and hope for

2025 Annual Report

We are thrilled to share our 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the incredible impact our small, but dedicated organisation makes over a year. A huge thank

GSI Welcomes new CEO

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jemma Mead as Good Samaritan Inn’s new Chief Executive Officer. Jemma will commence her appointment from Monday

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