RAI | Rent’s still out of reach for 1/3 of West Australians
Rents remain unaffordable for lower income households, the latest release of the Rental Affordability Index (RAI) reveals.
Inside Housing – Shelter WA Newsletter. 22 Nov 2019
The fortnightly E Newsletter from Shelter WA – Inside Housing.
Western Australia Housing Strategy Tenant Forums
Forums were held to design the new strategy with tenants up front and centre.
Investment in Affordable Housing
The additional 10% CGT discount will be available to private investors who offer affordable housing to an individual tenant through a community housing provider.
WA State Housing Debt
The interest and principle payments that Western Australia pays to the Commonwealth each year on the debt is twice the funding that WA receives each year for specialist homelessness services.
Home Hub Launch
Home Hub, Australia’s first social and affordable housing advertising service has launched in Perth.
Assistant Minister Meeting
Shelter WA was pleased to attend a meeting with Minister Luke Howarth MP, Assistant Minister for Community Housing, Homelessness and Community Services.
Media Release: Housing Corruption – $25 million gone – 2,100 families now homeless
Shelter WA is outraged with the corruption scandal unfolding at the Department of Communities. The seeming ease in which a senior public servant was able to steal funding over such as long period of time is breathtaking.
Homeless Connect
The service providers tent was busy with over 70 service organisations engaging with visitors to the event highlighting the current supports available.
First Home Buyers Scheme
It will be helpful for some but it does not come close to solving the housing affordability crisis.
Local Government Act
The objective is for local governments to be empowered to better deliver for the community through being agile, smart and inclusive.
Inside Housing – Shelter WA Newsletter. 7 Nov 2019
The fortnightly E Newsletter from Shelter WA – Inside Housing.
MP Visit
The Hon Julie Collins MP, Shadow Minister for Ageing and Seniors and Shadow Minister for Women met with Shelter WA staff to discuss housing issues facing older Australians and women in Western Australia.
Freeze Evictions – Increase Social Housing
Shelter WA urges the Department to look to at the many examples within the community sector where agencies work hard to help people maintain and sustain their tenancies.
Energy Efficient Homes
Shelter WA is urging energy ministers across Australia to improve the energy efficiency on existing homes.
Productivity Commission into Mental Health
The Productivity Commission Draft Report from its inquiry into Mental Health highlights the critical importance of housing.
