New research by the ACOSS/UNSW Poverty and Inequality Partnership shows renters on low and modest incomes are in the grip of a housing pincer, especially in regional Australia, as surging rents and the Commonwealth’s neglect of social and affordable housing creates acute stress.
Sector partners are encouraged to remain vigilant and adhere to the current restriction measures in place to ensure their own safety and wellbeing, as well as that of the individuals and families that depend on services.
There is a possibility that the Directions will apply to your entire workforce, staff who are in the same building or location as staff who perform these tasks.
Figures released last month showed that at least 56 people died while homeless in Perth in 2020.
Findings from the polling, released to coincide with Homelessness Week 2021, show that housing, rental affordability and homelessness are in the top three issues that the community would like to see the state government focus on.
The Department of Health, WACOSS and Shelter WA are inviting frontline community services employees to attend an online information session.
This report analyses data and presents findings drawn from Anglicare’s own services, focusing on areas arising from COVID-19.
A number of changes in senior leadership roles have been announced effective from Monday, 31 May 2021.
It is disappointing that the WA Minister, along with the Ministers from, NSW and SA did not support this change.
We are in touch with the Department of Communities, Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA), Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) and frontline services in relation to the Rough Sleeper Pandemic Plan.
Aimed at supporting the residential building industry, local governments, and homeowners by simplifying clauses and streamlining approval processes for low to medium density housing projects.
If this payment does not continue, there will be a loss of $8M per year to homelessness services across Western Australia.
Perth Inner City Youth Service’s (PICYS) PILLAR program has secured extended funding through to the end of June 2022, at a scaled up COVID-19 response capacity.
With the end of the looming moratorium we need a commitment from government to support people to stay in their homes.
