Media Release – WA ranked among the worst in the country for rental protections

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Shelter WA and Make Renting Fair WA are calling for urgent rental reform as a report reveals Western Australia is lagging the nation on progressing nationally agreed rental protections.

Opinion Piece – What are NIMBYs afraid of? Fear is not a reason to reject housing developments

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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 – Homelessness prevention critical to tackle WA housing crisis

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As Homelessness Week begins and the Western Australian government advances the next phase of its 10-year All Paths Lead to a Home homelessness plan, Shelter WA is advocating for stronger investment…

Media Release – Preventing Homelessness Together: WA communities unite to address crisis

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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.

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