Indigo Junction Incorporated

Indigo Junction Incorporated is a well-established not-for-profit organisation based in Midland, Western Australia, dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness, housing crises, or other forms of hardship. Since its inception in 1979 as Swan Emergency Accommodation, it has grown from a single shelter into a comprehensive community service provider offering a broad range of specialist support services. The organisation focuses on creating safe, supportive environments and empowering vulnerable individuals and families to build independence and resilience.

Mission and Vision

Indigo Junction’s mission is to ensure that everyone has the right to a safe place to live and grow. It aims to alleviate disadvantage and housing crisis by delivering professional, culturally secure, and compassionate support services. The vision is to foster a community where vulnerable people, including young people, families, and women escaping domestic violence, can access safe housing and develop practical life skills that promote self-reliance and wellbeing.

Main Objectives

• Provide crisis and transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• Deliver specialist support services including family and domestic violence counselling, outreach, and case management.
• Build capacity and independence through education and skill development programs.
• Create culturally secure and welcoming community spaces for engagement and support.
• Advocate for vulnerable groups and raise awareness about social issues affecting them.

Benefiting Groups

• People experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, including those sleeping rough.
• Young people in crisis or transitioning from care, aged 15 to 25.
• Families facing housing crisis or domestic violence.
• Women and children escaping family and domestic violence.
• Community members under financial stress or in need of emergency relief.

Services and Activities

• Crisis and transitional housing options tailored to young people, families, and women escaping violence.
• Specialist support programs such as the Koolkuna Coordinated Response and Advocacy Service for domestic violence.
• Outreach and intensive case management to connect rough sleepers and vulnerable individuals to housing and support.
• Community Engagement Hubs providing safe, culturally secure spaces with access to showers, laundry, financial counselling, and emergency relief.
• Educational programs focusing on parenting, budgeting, literacy, health, and wellbeing skills.
• Donations and partnerships to sustain and expand services.