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Code Blue activated as thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds lash the State

Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are forecast across South Australia. The local Code Blue responses for people rough sleeping in Adelaide and Regional Areas will be activated from 5pm Thursday 6th July 2023, until 9am Sunday 9th July 2023.

Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are forecast across South Australia. The local Code Blue responses for people rough sleeping in Adelaide and Regional Areas will be activated from 5pm Thursday 6th July 2023, until 9am Sunday 9th July 2023.

In Adelaide Metro:

Thursday, 6 July

  • Baptist Care’s Westcare Centre – Open from 5pm for overnight accommodation until 7am. The Westcare Centre is located at 11/19 Millers Ct, Adelaide.
  • Toward Home the Resolve Team – additional outreach support from 7am-8pm.
  • Adelaide North West Homelessness Alliance – assertive outreach from 5pm-7pm.

Friday, 7 July

  • Baptist Care’s Westcare Centre – Open for overnight accommodation from 1pm until 7am.
  • Toward Home the Resolve Team – additional outreach support from 7am-8pm.
  • Adelaide North West Homelessness Alliance – assertive outreach from 5pm-7pm.
  • Hutt St Centre – Wellbeing Centre open 7am-5pm. Located at 258 Hutt St, Adelaide.

Saturday, 8 July

  • Baptist Care’s Westcare Centre – Open from 1pm for overnight accommodation until 7am.
  • Toward Home the Resolve Team – additional outreach support from 7am-8pm.
  • Hutt St Centre – Wellbeing Centre open 7am-12:30pm.

Across the state:
Homeless Connect SA will continue to operate 24/7. Anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness is encouraged to contact Homeless Connect SA on 1800 003 308.

Minister for Human Services Nat Cook says that “across the state we will see severe winter weather that presents significant risk to vulnerable community members.”

“Rough sleepers are exposed to inclement weather, and Code Blues work to keep them sheltered, safe and warm throughout our coldest and wettest nights.”

If you or someone you know is sleeping rough, please reach out to Homeless Connect SA for support.

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