Housing for Seniors
There is currently a lack of affordable and appropriate housing choices for seniors in Western Australia
There is currently a lack of affordable and appropriate housing choices for seniors in Western Australia
While many seniors will be housed comfortably as they age, some will find themselves in extreme housing stress after a lifetime of working, raising families and caring for others, putting them at risk of homelessness. Appropriate housing is crucial for people to remain healthy and stay engaged in the community.
The inadequacy in housing and support systems is due to the following gaps and issues:
Creating effective and adequate housing and support systems in Western Australia is a necessity to improve health, stability, comfort, a sense of belonging, lower stress and manageable living costs among older people.
The WA Government’s strategy on seniors housing – Ageing with Choice – coupled with a report released by the Housing for the Aged Action Group, highlighted the need for tailored housing responses for the older people in our community. On Wednesday, 19 April 2023 the McGowan Government launched An Age-friendly WA: State Seniors Strategy 2023-2033, Western Australia’s first Seniors Strategy, with $2 million to be included in the 2023-24 State Budget to support the plan. These reports pave the way for the initiatives.
Older renters living on the edge in Western Australia Summary Report. Shelter WA were on the WA reference group for the National Research.
A Framework for Creating Home with Older Single Women on Low Incomes so they can age well in their communities of choice.
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