No one should have to face a cold winter night alone.
Bendigo Winter Night Shelter provides crisis accommodation for men and women experiencing homelessness in Bendigo during the cold winter months.
More than just a place to stay, we offer a safe, caring and non-judgemental community where guests are welcomed with shelter, refreshment, dignity and hope.
We’re committed to playing our part in addressing homelessness and disadvantage in our community by offering practical, accessible support for those who need it most.
Bendigo Winter Night Shelter is a proud partner of Stable One. Our service is made possible by a dedicated network of volunteers, local churches and businesses who believe in the collective strength of community and faith.
Whether you’re seeking shelter for the night, looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community or wanting to support a local organisation making a difference, there are many ways to support our mission.
We thank the following for their generous support
Gerald House
Dave Wishart - Plumber
Elliot Hawkins - Electrician
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Join the community of volunteers who help make the shelter possible.
Your support helps provide meals, bedding, and practical care for guests.
Businesses, churches and organisations play a vital role in supporting the shelter.
Find out how to access the shelter and what to expect when you arrive.
How BWNS Works
The shelter operates through collaboration between churches, volunteers, community organisations and supporters.
Guests are welcomed into a safe environment where warmth, respect and hospitality are prioritised.
A typical evening includes:
Arrival and sign-in
Transport to the shelter location
A shared evening meal
Access to showers and facilities
A safe, heated place to sleep
Volunteers support the nightly routine and help maintain a calm and respectful environment.
BWNS also works alongside local service providers to help connect guests with housing support, health services and other assistance where appropriate.
Community Impact
The shelter exists because the community chooses to work together to support those experiencing homelessness.
Each winter season the shelter provides:
Hundreds of safe overnight stays
Thousands of volunteer hours
Dozens of community partnerships
Practical pathways to support services
Each season BWNS provides hundreds of safe overnight stays and thousands of volunteer hours. This support helps people stay safe during winter and creates opportunities for connection with housing and support services.
