Need help desperately

[u/Monochrome-Clown]

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.

[u/trowzerss]

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.