Drop in Doc

Homelessness is a growing issue in Penrith and can include sleeping rough, couch surfing, or living in unstable or overcrowded housing.

Our Homelessness Needs Assessment (February 2024) found that people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, have significantly poorer health outcomes, which further deteriorate the longer their homelessness persists. In addition, a safe environment with relationships built on trust, is essential to support access to primary healthcare services for people experiencing homelessness.

We fund a local general practice to provide a GP and nurse, and Link Wentworth to provide a care coordinator, through the Drop-In Doc service, which offers short-term, walk-in care and connects people with ongoing support.

Eligibility

• The service is for individuals experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness eg. people impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence, people experiencing financial hardships, mental health issues or insecure housing. 
• No Medicare card or appointment required.
• Individuals accessing the clinic do not need to be Penrith residents.

Location

Penrith PCYC, 100 Station Street, Penrith NSW 2750

Operating hours

Every Wednesday, from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

More information

Contact Link Wentworth via email or visit the Link Wentworth website.

Other homlessness services 

Visit Penrith Council for more information on support services in the area.