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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 – Perth is now the least affordable capital city in Australia

Perth is now the least affordable capital city in Australia with low-income renters bearing the brunt of the crisis, according to the tenth annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index released today.

Media Release – Report uncovers severe impact of renting in WA without minimum standards

A new report has exposed the unsafe and unfair realities of renting in Western Australia, where the lack of minimum standards leaves three in five renters living with mould and bearing the cost of home repairs themselves.

Media Release – Shelter WA Election Platform exposes critical demand for 5,000 social homes annually

As Shelter WA unveils its bold Election Platform, new analysis reveals the number of social and affordable housing dwellings that must be created every year in each West Australian electorate to address the current and future demand of more than 85,000 homes by 2041.

Media Release – Renters could save thousands each year with urgent cost-of-living housing package

Western Australian renters could save $6,000 next year if the State Government delivers a deep and permanent cost-of-living housing relief package, according to Shelter WA. 

Media Release – Homelessness Action Now: it’s never been more urgent

With just seven months until the state election, Shelter WA is calling for further government action to combat the housing and homelessness crisis which is set to be a defining issue at the polls. 

Media Release – Shelter WA Responds to State Budget 2024-25

Shelter WA, the peak body for the community housing and homelessness sectors in WA, welcomed the 2024-25 state budget yesterday. “The first budget...

Media Release – Community sector welcomes massive boost for housing and homelessness

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.

Media Release – Shelter WA welcomes major funding boost for homelessness services

Shelter WA has welcomed the Cook Government’s pre budget announcement today of a $92.2 million funding boost for homelessness services.  

Media Release – Shelter WA releases budget submission as new data shows homelessness at record high

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.

Media Release – Housing crisis to get worse as WA loses thousands of affordable homes

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.

Media Release – Energy efficient social housing would slash millions off power bills

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.

Media Release – New data reveals surging demand for homelessness services in WA

New analysis by Shelter WA reveals demand for homelessness services soaring as the housing crisis impacts people across the state.
RGOS Report 2024 | Shelter WA

Report on Government Services (ROGS) 2024 Data Released

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.  

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