Building Tenancy Skills Project announced as a finalist in 2024 Consumer Protection Awards

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We’re excited to announce that the Building Tenancy Skills Project, jointly delivered by Shelter WA and People With disabilities WA (PWdWA), is a finalist in the 2024 Consumer Protection Awards. The project was nominated for the Dick Fletcher Award which recognizes the contribution of an organisation towards the advancement of consumer protection.   The Building […]

Report on Government Services (ROGS) 2024 Data Released

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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.  

Grannies Win thanks to Relaxed Amendments to Residential Design Codes in WA

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The $210,000 is a short-term, interim measure that will enable Ruah to continue to provide a range of critical services.

[Media Release] Shelter WA welcomes funding support for homelessness support services

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Shelter WA welcomes the State Government’s announcement today of $47.6 million in funding for homelessness services. 

Inside Housing – Shelter WA Newsletter. 20 December 2023

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The fortnightly E Newsletter from Shelter WA – Inside Housing.

Safe Night Space – interim funding a Christmas miracle

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The $210,000 is a short-term, interim measure that will enable Ruah to continue to provide a range of critical services.

The worsening rental crisis in Australia

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There were 20 references to Shelter WA’s submission, five to Shelter WA’s Building Tenancy Skills project, and 35 to Make Renting Fair.

Practical Strategies to Grow Tier 2 and 3 Community Housing Organisations – Expression of Interest

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Housing Australia is providing Shelter WA with funding for a sector-wide capacity building project to start in January 2024.

Inside Housing – Shelter WA Newsletter. 7 December 2023

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The fortnightly E Newsletter from Shelter WA – Inside Housing.

Snap Community Vigil held at Council House

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The immediate priority is now to maintain the pressure and attention – and ask the City of Perth to reopen the Safe Night Space.

Shelter WA Christmas Message

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We are taking some time to breathe and recharge, and the office will be closed from COB Friday, 22 December 2023 and will re-open Tuesday, 2 January 2024.

Snap Community Vigil!

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We firmly believe the Lord Mayor and the council has misjudged the huge and overwhelming support in the community.

Housing Australia information and feedback session for WA ACHOs

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Housing Australia will be delivering the Commonwealth Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund and Housing Accord initiatives.

Urgent plea for Safe Night Space to stay open over Christmas

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Peak bodies release new data and make urgent call for the Safe Night Space to remain open over the Christmas period.

Inside Housing – Shelter WA Newsletter. 22 November 2023

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The fortnightly E Newsletter from Shelter WA – Inside Housing.

Ruah requests help to find new location as hundreds gather at Council House

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Ruah has requested that if members have somewhere that would be suitable for this service to please reach out.

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