Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, ECW acknowledges the Wallumedegal people of the Eora nation as the traditional custodians of the land which Pingaree House occupies. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Pingaree House

"Pingaree" is an Australian Aboriginal word that means "to turn around". Pingaree House is for people with short term/emergency accommodation needs, and comprises of 34 self contained units. Most people who come to Pingaree are facing a life crisis for a variety of reasons including financial crisis, domestic violence, gambling, alcohol or drug addictions.

Please note that we do not take direct referrals or referrals from outside agencies. All referrals are made via Homes NSW only.  If you require housing assistance, please contact Homes NSW in the first instance.

Pingaree House is a joint initiative between Ecumenical Christian Welfare and Homes NSW as well as providing crisis accommodation for a period of up to four weeks, we also provide transitional accommodation for periods of between 3 and 6 months. In addition to private self-contained units we provide three meals a day to those in the crisis section. We welcome outside agencies who offer support and case management to clients. 

Although we are a Christian Organisation, we welcome all who come to us, without discrimination. We care not of what religion, gender, marital status or orientation people are - Pingaree House is a safe place for all who wish to turn their lives around.

Some pictures from our official opening on February 21st 2007.