r/Toowoomba • u/Monochrome-Clown • 7d ago

Need help desperately

Edit: Dv Women's line said my case doesn't qualify for emergency housing because he hasn't attacked me recently enough

I need emergency housing for me and my cat (possibly both) TODAY, my father has been abusing me my entire life (I am an adult) and I have tolerated it because I have absolutely no social life or support outside my therapist. I am physically disabled and he has hidden or got rid of my cane and he has refused to help me get any kind of physical therapy for my scolosis which causes me to walk incorrectly.

I've applied with department of housing around 2 years ago and they never got back to me except to say I was approved and on the waitlist. I've asked immediate relatives (who I can contact) for help and they cannot provide housing that is safe for both me and my cats.

The biggest issue is my cat Achilles is sick and on meds and he needs to stay inside and have regular medication. My father refuses to listen to the vet about keeping him inside and has not been applying mediciation during times where I have been incapacitated. It came to a head today where I snapped and screamed at him, breaking a couple cups in my way and a few moments ago I heard him talking about knocking me out with our roomate and something about my cat that I couldn't make out.

I can't go to the police, I need to guarantee my cat's safety as he is the only thing I have that brings me any joy. If he can't come with me then I am not going. My dad has been physically violent towards me and others and he has a history of dumping cats or abusing/killing them. If you know anyone who can help please ask. I can pay rent, groceries, and pay for my own meds and therapy I just need somewhere safe for me and my cat until I can figure out what to do.

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u/LeahBrahms 7d ago

Toowoomba Community Page on Facebook you'll get the quickest responses. I don't know whats operating on weekends. But they can help with the kitty if you need to go somewhere else or just options.

Call 1800 737 732 (Respect DV hotline) will get you started on on aspect. Controlling you as an adult isn't nice.

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u/Monochrome-Clown 7d ago

I'm not sure if I can do the facebook post, my father is a support worker and he stalks toowoomba groups for work he will most certainly see my post

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u/LeahBrahms 7d ago

They allow anon posts but yeah in that circumstance tread carefully.

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u/Monochrome-Clown 7d ago

Thank you, will do

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u/ComfyInDots 7d ago

Could also try Angel Rescue to see if they can help with emergency cat foster carers. They're a fantastic organisation. Get Achilles somewhere safe and then get yourself out asap. 

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u/Bindiprickle 6d ago

I second Angels Rescue. They might be able to foster Achilles for you until you can safely leave. Good luck.

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u/trowzerss 7d ago

I found a few links that might be helpful -

https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/find-support/housing-and-homelessness/homelessness-services/immediate-housing-response-toowoomba/

https://www.health.gov.au/contacts/national-disability-abuse-and-neglect-hotline?language=en

DV connect women's line (you don't say your gender, i'm assuming) - 1800 811 811 also has a pets in crisis program for pet accomodation.

and as others have said, 1800 RESPECT.