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Shelter WA is an independent peak body, based in Perth Western Australia, that advocates for social and affordable housing and ending homelessness. We bring together a strong coalition committed to diverse, affordable housing choice for all, with a particular focus on housing for people on low to moderate incomes and groups that experience housing insecurity.

View the latest Media Releases from Shelter WA below.

Media Release – WA youth homelessness hits breaking point, igniting emergency plea for action

New evidence compiled by WA’s frontline homelessness services reveals that dozens of young people are competing for one available crisis bed in Perth every night.

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

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

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

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

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.

Media Release – Shelter WA welcomes game-changing new social and affordable housing projects

Shelter WA strongly supports the Cook government's commitment to building more social and affordable housing, with two new transformative projects set to create hundreds of homes.

Media Release – Shelter WA welcomes Fraser Suites conversion

Shelter WA has welcomed the announcement of the acquisition and conversion of the Fraser Suites apartment complex in East Perth.

Media Release – WA Budget: Small gains, big gaps in housing crisis response

Today’s state budget has missed the opportunity to solve Western Australia’s worsening housing and homelessness emergency, peak body for WA’s homelessness and community housing sectors Shelter WA said. 

Media Release – New data confirms housing crisis is deepening in WA

New figures show Perth has become one of the most unaffordable cities for renters, second only to Adelaide, prompting Shelter WA to call on the next federal government to deliver more housing funding for the state.

Media Release – Shelter WA congratulates new ministers, looks forward to strong leadership on housing and homelessness

Western Australia’s peak body for community housing and homelessness has congratulated the state’s new ministers, emphasising their crucial role in tackling the housing crisis.

Media Statement: Shelter WA and Tenant advocates question vacancy as sector calls for step change for renters this election

Vacancy rates questioned as sector calls for step change for renters this election.

Media Release – Shelter WA thrilled to welcome game changing $6 million Community Housing Capacity-Building announcement

Shelter WA welcomes today's Cook Government announcement of $6 million to establish a new capacity-building program for community housing organisations (CHOs) across Western Australia.  

Media Release – New figures support peak body’s election asks to scale up on housing and homelessness solutions

New figures revealing Western Australia’s persistent demand for more housing and homelessness support highlights the urgent need for the next state government to build on progress, and drive further action to address the crisis, Shelter WA said.

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