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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.

Figures on deaths among people who experienced homelessness require solutions-focused health and housing response

People experiencing homelessness experience significantly higher rates of chronic illness and disability than the general population.

The areas of Western Australia worst affected by housing stress

The report highlights the importance of a long-term national housing strategy with clear targets to address the housing need right across Australia.

New homelessness service welcomed as one step closer to goal of ending rough sleeping by 2025

The new facility at 718 Murray Street, West Perth will complement current accommodation options in the Perth CBD for people who are sleeping rough.

Social Housing investment welcomed as a life changing boost to the regions

The $39m package announced is the second round of funding from the $750m Social Housing Investment Fund announced in the 2021-22 State Budget.

Shelter WA thanks Michelle Mackenzie, welcomes new CEO Kath Snell

Since 2018 when Michelle first commenced as CEO, we have grown from six to twenty staff.

Open Letter to Commerce Minister, the Hon. Roger Cook MLA

The changes will be of significant benefit to the aged and people, and carers of those, with a disability.

Pet rescue shelters call for rental reform

Western Australia's leading animal rescue organisations have…

Polling finds large majority of West Australians support legislative changes to make the rental market fairer

Findings should give the government confidence the majority support increased security and stability for tenants in the WA rental market.

Innovative partnerships to drive supply of social and affordable housing

This report highlights additional opportunities to build on this partnership enabling government funding to meet a greater proportion of unmet need.

Industry scare tactics branded unhelpful as WA government considers rental reforms

The real estate industry has claimed that the impact of two particular changes going ahead – the removal of no grounds evictions and allowing renters to make minor modifications like adding a picture hook – will cause thousands of investors to sell their properties.

Local governments share knowledge on homelessness with new hub

The knowledge hub lived the values and spirit of ending homelessness in WA, by working together to solve the complex issues that cause homelessness.

New data reveals homelessness on the rise

The data showed a significant over-representation of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander people in the Western Australian homeless population.

Disability & Housing Forum to address housing barriers for people with disability

Ensuring everybody has access to a home that meets their needs is one of the key themes of the forum.

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