New Ministry, welcome John Carey MLA as Minister for Housing
Shelter WA congratulates Minister John Carey MLA on his appointment, and we look forward to working closely with him.
Shelter WA congratulates newly elected Labor Government
Peak housing and homelessness body Shelter WA welcomes the opportunity to work with the newly elected Labor government on housing and homelessness issues over its next term of government.
Election Scorecard – Why was housing missed on the hustings?
The election scorecard has been released the day after Housing Minister Peter Tinley AM MLA denied Western Australia is experiencing a housing crisis.
New report finds housing stress in WA’s regions at unprecedented levels
Peak housing and homelessness body Shelter WA has released new data finding homelessness, and rental stress in WA’s regions at record levels.
We’re invisible, silent and usually well behaved – Happy International Women’s Day
Liz Lennon on why many of her tribe spend up to 65 per cent of their weekly low-income on private rental and are terrified of being evicted or rent hikes.
Spot purchasing urged as solution to “homelessness tsunami” expected when eviction moratorium lifts
Commitment needed to spot purchasing at least 2,000 homes for rent over the next four years.
Labor plans increase in WA jobs – missed opportunity to drive economic and social growth
Whilst it’s positive to see the acknowledgment of the regional pressures, this package does nothing to address the social and affordable housing issues across the metropolitan area, including the supply of affordable rental homes for key workers.
Liberal Party’s Social Housing commitment is smart, strategic and reflects community expectations
Shelter WA applauds the Liberal Party’s commitment to boost social housing by 4,600 homes over five years in partnership with the community housing sector.
Homelessness and housing affordability is a key issue for West Australians this election: polling shows
The survey shows more than 1 in 10 Western Australians (12%) placed homelessness as the #1 issue they would like to see the State Government take more action on.
UNLOCK HOUSING – To address the WA Housing Crisis
Unlock housing. Service providers are being swamped by people who are sleeping rough pleading for accommodation.
To be safe and strong all people need a place to call home
Service providers are being swamped by people who are sleeping rough pleading for accommodation.
New report shows community supports action to end homelessness
A newly released survey Research Report on Community Views on Homelessness Perth, Western Australia commissioned by The WA Alliance to End Homelessness in partnership with Shelter WA show people have increasing levels of compassion for those experiencing homelessness and want more action to address the issue.
We need housing first to house the homeless – tents are not the answer
We need housing first to house the homeless – tents are not the answer
How can we continue to turn a blind eye, when the homeless are hidden no more?
Why are First Nations people forced to beg for something as fundamental as a home, on their own country, so they can keep their families safe?
Second Common Ground – A Step Forward
Shelter WA congratulates the McGowan government for their commitment to help people break the cycle of homelessness, but more needs to be done to end the homelessness crisis in Western Australia.
