Media Release: WA government delivers huge win for renters
The Make Renting Fair alliance welcomes today’s announcement of rental reforms, describing it as a significant step forward for tenants.
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Media Release: Crisis accommodation critically low as demand for beds soar in WA
Demand for crisis accommodation has hit critical levels in Western Australia, placing pressure on the state government to fund more urgent support for people experiencing homelessness in its upcoming budget, according to Shelter WA.
Media Release: New data reveals shocking shortage of youth crisis accommodation
New data released by the Ending Child and Youth Homelessness coalition has revealed an acute lack of youth crisis accommodation across the Perth metropolitan area.
Media Release: Statement in response to high-pitch noise device being used in the City of Perth.
Statement from CEO of Shelter WA Kath Snell and Co-CEO of Uniting WA Michael Chester in response to the news today about a high-pitch noise device being used in the City of Perth.
Media Release – Urgent need for rent caps as new figures reveal WA at epicentre of rental crunch
New figures reveal Western Australia has experienced the steepest rent increases in the country, reigniting the WA Make Renting Fair Alliance’s call for rent caps.
Media Release – Report exposes WA’s runaway rents, sparking renewed calls for rent caps
Western Australian renters are paying an extra $20,000 per year in rent compared to four years ago according to a new report…
Media Release – Perth tightens grip as most expensive city for renters while WA affordability crashes
Perth has retained its position as Australia’s most unaffordable capital for renters, while regional WA saw the steepest decline in affordability…
Media Release – WA youth homelessness hits breaking point, igniting emergency plea for action
New evidence compiled by WA’s frontline homelessness services reveals that dozens of young people are competing for one available crisis bed in Perth every night.
Inside Housing – Shelter WA e-News August 2025
The fortnightly E Newsletter from Shelter WA – Inside Housing.
Opinion Piece – What are NIMBYs afraid of? Fear is not a reason to reject housing developments
Lately, I’ve felt a quiet sadness reading some of the online commentary about new social and affordable housing developments in our city. Some of the fear is visceral. Some is loud. Much of it is driven by uncertainty.
Media Release – Preventing Homelessness Together: WA communities unite to address crisis
Homelessness Week has kicked off across Western Australia with dozens of community gatherings shining a spotlight on the people, stories and solutions shaping the state’s response to the crisis.
Media Release – Shelter WA welcomes game-changing new social and affordable housing projects
Shelter WA strongly supports the Cook government’s commitment to building more social and affordable housing, with two new transformative projects set to create hundreds of homes.
Media Release – Shelter WA welcomes Fraser Suites conversion
Shelter WA has welcomed the announcement of the acquisition and conversion of the Fraser Suites apartment complex in East Perth.
Priced Out Report by Everybody’s Home
24,500 clients were assisted in Western Australia – 9 per cent of the national SHS population (273,600 total clients).
Anglicare heatmaps show rental stress by electorate
24,500 clients were assisted in Western Australia – 9 per cent of the national SHS population (273,600 total clients).
Media Release – Shelter WA congratulates new ministers, looks forward to strong leadership on housing and homelessness
Western Australia’s peak body for community housing and homelessness has congratulated the state’s new ministers, emphasising their crucial role in tackling the housing crisis.
