Promoting Affordable Housing for all Western Australians

Shelter WA does not manage accommodation or provide direct client services but we can give information and contact details of housing service providers and agencies that may be able to assist.

Shelter WA is an independent community based peak body committed to the principle of accessible, affordable, appropriate and secure housing for low income and otherwise disadvantaged people including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Shelter WA also focuses on people who have disabilities, including people who have a psychiatric disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, low-income seniors, young people, women, and others who are disadvantaged in their access to the mainstream housing market.

Our role is to give an informed voice on housing policy issues based on sound research and close collaboration and consultation with housing consumers and community based organisations working on housing and related issues.

We promote secure, affordable and appropriate housing options including social housing (public housing and community housing), affordable housing provided through the private sector and affordable home ownership.

Affordable Housing Network WA Meeting, Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Please join us for the opportunity to meet with other individuals, service providers and organisations to discuss affordable housing issues that need to be addressed.

Shelter WA will provide information and the latest news on Affordable Housing both nationally and in WA, including upcoming submissions and discussion papers.

These issues will help to inform Shelter's policy position in pending submissions and at a variety of meetings and committees such as the Department of Housing Advisory Roundtable (HART)

To RSVP or for more information please contact Stephanie at Shelter WA on 9325 6660 or email cdpo@shelterwa.org.au

Australians for Affordable Housing Campaign

SHELTER WA SUPPORTS THE CAMPAIGN FOR MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Housing is the biggest cost of living pressure facing Australians.
The price of homes for rent or sale is rising faster than incomes.
The median house price is now seven times the average annual income.
More and more Australians are finding it hard to get a home they can afford, whether they're renting or buying as House prices have been rising faster than incomes.

We need more low cost housing to rent and buy across Australia!

Find out the housing facts and JOIN THE CAMPAIGN Now! - Housing Stress click here

Consultation & Representation

Shelter WA holds regular forums and consultations in response to housing policy and practice issues. Shelter WA is also represented on a range of government and community sector committees.

Become a Consumer Member - New FREE Membership Available!

We have a new Constitution that allows low-income housing consumers to become full members of Shelter WA for free. If you are on a Centrelink benefit or other form of low income and are interested in affordable housing for all, contact us to become a member. We are interested in hearing your views and experiences that will inform our work to prevent homelessness, increase the supply of affordable housing and improve the wellbeing and opportunities of struggling West Australians.

Membership Brochure (1.84Mb)

Surveys

Click here to fill out the Shelter WA Strategic Planning survey.
Renting in WA: If you are a renter in WA, click here to fill out our Renting in WA survey. It takes less than 10 minutes.
Affordable Housing Survey: Click here to fill out our affordable housing survey. It takes less than 10 minutes.

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Contact Us

Shelter WA is open weekdays during office hours and is located at:

1st Floor

Claisebrook Lotteries House

33 Moore Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004
Phone: (08) 9325 6660
Fax: (08) 9325 8113
Email: shelterwa@shelterwa.org.au
ABN: 43 436 576 540