Shelter WA and the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) warmly welcome today’s State Government announcement of a significant investment in social and affordable housing and homelessness initiatives.
Shelter WA has welcomed the Cook Government’s pre budget announcement today of a $92.2 million funding boost for homelessness services.
The WA government must invest its substantial budget surplus and GST windfall into fixing the housing crisis as new data shows homelessness hitting an all-time high, said Shelter WA.
Shelter WA is calling on the state government to set up an affordable rental housing scheme, warning more renters are at risk of homelessness when thousands of affordable rentals exit the current federal scheme.
New analysis by Shelter WA reveals the Cook Government could wipe as much as $50 million off the energy bills of all social housing renters every year by making homes energy efficient.
New analysis by Shelter WA reveals demand for homelessness services soaring as the housing crisis impacts people across the state.
Spending is up but so is demand for housing and services. The Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services (ROGS) for the sector — assessing services across social housing, specialist homelessness services, and financial assistance – has been released for 2024.
Shelter WA welcomes the State Government’s announcement today of $47.6 million in funding for homelessness services.
Peak bodies release new data and make urgent call for the Safe Night Space to remain open over the Christmas period.
Peak bodies for community services, housing and homelessness in WA welcome today’s WA Government announcement on much-needed reforms to short-term rental accommodation.
We are calling on the WA Government for an emergency lifeline of funding to keep this service operating.
We are calling on the WA Government for an emergency lifeline of funding to keep this service operating.
It’s imperative that housing delivered under these reforms is affordable, diverse, and high-quality, no matter the size or location.
Immediate action had to be take to support distressed renters through Australia’s worsening housing crisis.
My strong hope is this years’ Homelessness Week events provide positive stories and examples of how communities are working together to end homelessness.
A call for the Safe Night Space to remain open – if not for the next two years at least over the Christmas period.