Catherine House Inc

What Catherine House Inc does

Catherine House Inc is a registered not-for-profit organization founded in 1988 in Adelaide, South Australia, and the state's only dedicated homelessness and recovery service exclusively for women. The organization delivers crisis accommodation for up to 60 women per night, the Recovery Program supporting up to 12 women with diagnosed mental health conditions in 24/7 supported accommodation, outreach services, a Women's Centre, and education and employment pathway programs. Its underlying service model is built on trauma-informed care principles and person-centred support practices, integrating crisis response with longer-term recovery, mental health support, and skills development within a single organizational framework.

The organization's go-to-market is community-led rather than commercial: services are provided free of charge to clients and accessed via self-referrals (180+ per month) and agency referrals (40+ per month). Operating revenue is assembled from five streams: federal and state government grants (SA Health, Department of Social Services, SA Housing Authority, Housing Australia), individual donations and recurring philanthropy, corporate partnerships (CMV Group, REDARC, Adelaide Plastic Surgery), annual fundraising events (the 35th anniversary gala in 2023 raised $288,000 from 530 guests), and major capital project funding. Catherine House is part of the Housing Choices Australia Group, partnering with Housing Choices South Australia on a $36 million New Generation Catherine House facility — 52 apartments plus a Women's Centre — under construction since November 2025 with expected completion in early 2027. The organization employs 37 staff and operates exclusively within South Australia.

Name

Catherine House Inc

Legal name

Catherine House Inc

Website

https://catherinehouse.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catherine House Inc is a South Australian nonprofit founded in 1988 providing crisis accommodation, recovery programs, mental health support, and education services exclusively to women experiencing homelessness. It is the state's only dedicated women's homelessness and recovery service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Homelessness and Recovery Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIANAC

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

Keywords

• Women homelessness services
• Crisis accommodation
• Trauma-informed care
• Housing support services
• Mental health recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide, SA

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Grants: Catherine House receives funding from federal and state government sources including SA Health, Department of Social Services, SA Housing Authority, and Housing Australia to support crisis accommodation and recovery programs.
2. Individual Donations and Philanthropy: Direct donations from individuals, including one-time gifts and recurring contributions through the organization's donation platform.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual gala dinners, appeals (Blanket Appeal), and community fundraising events that generate significant revenue (e.g., $288,000 raised at 35th anniversary gala).
4. Capital Projects Funding: Major funding for facility development including $36 million for New Generation Catherine House project from Housing Australia, Treasury, SA Housing Authority, and philanthropic sources.
5. Corporate Partnerships: Support from corporate sponsors and partners including CMV Group, REDARC, and other businesses through event sponsorship, in-kind donations, and ongoing support arrangements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Catherine House Inc delivers free crisis accommodation (up to 60 women per night), longer-term supported housing including the Recovery Program for women with diagnosed mental health conditions (up to 12 women), outreach support, the Women's Centre, and education and employment pathways for women experiencing homelessness in South Australia. All services are provided at no cost to clients using a trauma-informed, person-centred care model. The organisation also coordinates advocacy across housing, legal, healthcare, financial, and employment matters to support long-term recovery.

Product overview

Catherine House Inc is a nonprofit charitable organization providing a suite of social services for women experiencing homelessness in South Australia. The organization offers crisis accommodation (up to 60 women per night), longer-term supported housing through the Recovery Program (up to 12 women), outreach support, mental health programs, education and employment services, and a dedicated Women's Centre. The core offering is person-centred, trauma-informed care focused on immediate crisis response and longer-term recovery. The organization is currently developing New Generation Catherine House, a purpose-built facility that will consolidate operations into a single site with 52 new apartments and a Women's Centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Recovery Program: A supported accommodation program for adult women experiencing homelessness and living with a diagnosed mental health condition, operating 24/7 and accommodating up to 12 women.
• New Generation Catherine House

Products and services

• Crisis Accommodation Emergency accommodation service providing safe housing for women experiencing homelessness in South Australia, accommodating up to 60 women per night on a 24/7 basis.
• Waitlist Support Service Support service for women on waiting lists for longer-term accommodation, helping them navigate the housing system and maintain stability while awaiting placement.
• Mental Health Programs Recovery-focused mental health support services, including the Recovery Program that operates 24/7 with 7 communal residential beds and 5 single-living independent housing units, accommodating up to 12 women at a time with diagnosed mental health conditions.
• Outreach Support Community-based support services for women experiencing homelessness who are living outside of crisis accommodation, extending the organisation's reach into the broader community.
• Women's Centre Dedicated centre offering trauma-informed recovery, education, wellbeing, and training programs for women accessing Catherine House services.
• Education & Employment Programs that help women develop skills for education and employment to achieve independence and stable housing outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accommodates up to 60 women per night in crisis accommodation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Housing Choices South AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025Partnership for New Generation Catherine House project ($36 million). Housing Choices South Australia, part of Housing Choices Australia Group, is providing land equity ($2.5 million) and co-developing the facility with 52 apartments and a Women's Centre. Both organizations are part of the Housing Choices Australia Group.
• Hindmarsh ConstructionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company contracted to build New Generation Catherine House, expected completion early 2027.
• CMV GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor event partner for 35th anniversary gala dinner, contributing to $288,000 fundraising outcome.
• REDARCmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor event partner for 35th anniversary gala dinner.
• Adelaide Plastic SurgerysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing scar and tattoo removal services for women, helping reduce visual reminders of past trauma.
• UniSA (University of South Australia)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunication and Media Clinic Program partnership providing work-integrated learning opportunities for students while generating content for Catherine House.
• RotarysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization partnership for Walk for Respect events raising awareness for domestic and family violence.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mission Australia: Large national nonprofit delivering homelessness, housing, mental health, and community services; broader portfolio than Catherine House but overlapping significantly in crisis accommodation and recovery programs.
• Anglicare Australia: National network providing community services including homelessness support, emergency relief, and social housing; overlapping service mandate and funding model with Catherine House.
• Baptist Care Australia: Federated network of community service organizations providing homelessness, housing, and family support across Australia; comparable in offering supported accommodation and outreach services.
• St Vincent de Paul Society Australia: National welfare organization delivering emergency relief, housing, and homelessness support; broader scope but overlapping service delivery to vulnerable populations.
• The Salvation Army Australia: National charitable organization with extensive homelessness services including crisis accommodation and recovery programs; broad incumbent with overlapping service lines.

Direct peers

• Sacred Heart Mission: Melbourne-based nonprofit providing crisis accommodation, meals, and support services to people experiencing homelessness; comparable service mix including accommodation and wraparound support.
• Women's Community Shelters: Australian nonprofit operating a network of women-focused emergency shelters across NSW; directly comparable to Catherine House in providing women-only crisis accommodation and supported recovery services.
• Launch Housing: Major homelessness services provider in Victoria offering crisis accommodation, housing, and outreach; comparable operating model with trauma-informed, person-centred practice serving similar client populations.
• YWCA Australia: National women's organization providing housing, homelessness support, and recovery services for women; closely mirrors Catherine House's women-focused service model and advocacy mandate.

Others

• Housing Choices Australia: Community housing provider and parent group of Catherine House; relevant as the operational and capital partner for the New Generation Catherine House development.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/catherinehouseadl
• Facebookfacebook.com/catherinehouseadl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catherine-house
• Instagraminstagram.com/catherinehouseadl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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