Safe Passage Housing Program

Why We Created Safe Passage Housing

Our founder, Sumaya, knows the chilling desperation of being without a roof in the dead of night, with little children depending on you. Her own experience fleeing violence led to immediate homelessness, battling a system that failed to provide quick, secure shelter when it was needed most. She faced the profound struggle for a safe home herself. This fight for fundamental security, against the backdrop of a rising national housing crisis, ignited a powerful resolve within Sumaya. She transformed her personal hardship into a mission: to ensure no woman or child endures the terrifying uncertainty of homelessness alone. The name “Salams,” meaning peace, embodies the stability and hope she now seeks to restore for others, echoing the peace she fought so hard to find for her own family.

Who We Help

The Safe Passage Housing program is dedicated to women and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We particularly focus on those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and the wider Muslim communities across Australia, recognising the unique cultural, linguistic, and systemic barriers they often face in accessing vital housing support. Our program is specifically tailored to bridge these gaps.

What The Program Offers

We provide comprehensive support and advocacy to guide individuals towards secure and stable accommodation. Our expert team offers:

  • Crisis Accommodation Referrals

    Immediate advocacy and connections to secure safe emergency housing when it's needed most.

  • Transitional Housing Pathway

    Expert case management and independent advocacy to help navigate options for short-to-medium term accommodation.

  • Long-Term Housing Solutions

    Dedicated support and referrals to secure stable, permanent housing, fostering independence and a better quality of life.

Eligibility & Application Process

Looking for secure housing support? Our application process is handled with complete confidentiality by our Salams Rehabilitation team. We assess each situation carefully to tailor the best support for you in accessing the right housing solution.

Need Help?

If you’re experiencing or recovering from domestic violence, apply to the Safe Passage Housing Program. We provide confidential, compassionate, and culturally responsive housing support. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

Apply for Program

Become a partner with us

 The Salams Foundation’s “Survivors’ Journey” program is strengthened by the support of our incredible partners. If you’re an individual, company, business, service provider, or organisation, we invite you to collaborate with us in two meaningful ways:

Become a Program Partner:

 Your financial support directly fuels the “Safe Passage Housing” program, enabling us to provide critical advocacy and referral services for vulnerable women and children. You can contribute through general donations (Sadaqah) or by utilising your Zakat.

Become a Service Partner:

Do you offer services crucial to securing housing or supporting those in transition? We welcome partnerships that provide essential support such as real estate connections, tenancy advice, legal aid for housing, property management, or even direct accommodation provision. Your expertise can provide invaluable tools for helping women and children find and maintain safe homes.

Join Salams Foundation Now

Join us in transforming lives. Become a partner in the Safe Passage Housing Program and help restore hope, dignity, and peace for women and children in need.

Join Us Now