Department of Communities Homelessness Update
An update on the current work in the Department of Communities Homelessness Team.
Tag Archive for: Common Ground
Boorloo Bidee Mia
Homelessness service to provide an immediate and culturally appropriate low-barrier accommodation response.
Common Ground Project – July 2021 Update
The Minister announces urther funding for the East Perth Common Ground facility.
Meeting with new Director General of Communities
The structure of the Housing and Assets Division is currently being finalised in consultation with staff.
Common Ground – EOI Advice
The EOI process will shortlist Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations; Community Service Organisations, and Community Housing Organisations to participate in the process of adapting the known Common Ground model to meet the needs of the Western Australian cohort.
We all need a home to stay home
The government’s response, in partnership with the community sector, to provide rapid accommodation and service support for people who were sleeping in local parks prior to lock-down shows with the will and additional resources we can act quickly to get people off the streets.
We need housing first to house the homeless – tents are not the answer
We need housing first to house the homeless – tents are not the answer
How can we continue to turn a blind eye, when the homeless are hidden no more?
Why are First Nations people forced to beg for something as fundamental as a home, on their own country, so they can keep their families safe?
Second Common Ground – A Step Forward
Shelter WA congratulates the McGowan government for their commitment to help people break the cycle of homelessness, but more needs to be done to end the homelessness crisis in Western Australia.
A solution to Perth’s homeless crisis is within reach
We urge all candidates to take time to look at the evidence of what works, and the positive initiatives in Perth that are providing permanent homes and support for people who have experienced homelessness.
Common Ground Locations
Three local government areas have been shortlited for the next common ground facility.
