Tag Archive for: By-Name List

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.

By-Name List Data – October 2023

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Sadly, five deaths were recorded during October, four were recorded in the Perth metropolitan area and one from the Geraldton BNL.

By-Name List Data – September 2023

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One death sadly was recorded during September, and we would like to acknowledge the passing of that individual.

By-Name List Data – August 2023

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Sadly, two deaths were recorded during August, and we would like to acknowledge the passing of those two individuals.

By-Name List Data – July 2023

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Sadly, two deaths were recorded during July, and we would like to acknowledge the passing of those two individuals.

Albany data-gathering session identifies hidden rough sleeping problem

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Data collected will now inform what is needed to guide effective responses by focusing existing resources in the areas of greatest need.

By-Name List Data – May 2023

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While there appears to be an upward trend in the number of people experiencing homelessness, the data shows it’s linked to the closure and reopening of The Ruah Engagement Hub.

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

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

Shelter WA in Geraldton

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Local services have ideas for new initiatives, but a current lack of social and affordable housing is having a big impact on their ability on to assist their clients.

Community Sector Partnership Team – Taskforce on Homelessness Update

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Acknowledging the gap in data collection around people experiencing homelessness in the metropolitan area, it was agreed the different data sets – in particular the By Name List and data collection by Local Governments – need to be brought together.

Geraldton Housing Forum

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Participants involved in the forum have come away with a list of actions to end homelessness by better understanding the issue within their community.

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