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Department of Social Services (DSS) National Plan Consultation Summary Report

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The $210,000 is a short-term, interim measure that will enable Ruah to continue to provide a range of critical services.

The worsening rental crisis in Australia

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There were 20 references to Shelter WA’s submission, five to Shelter WA’s Building Tenancy Skills project, and 35 to Make Renting Fair.

Positive feedback for statewide delivery of tenancy workshops

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With funding extended to June 2024 there are plenty of opportunities to provide further Workshops in other locations convenient for Rise tenants.

National Housing and Homelessness Plan consultation

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An interim National Housing and Supply Council has been established and commenced operations with a permanent council to be established.

Building Tenancy Skills Co-Design Team

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The workshop will provide information about the Residential Tenancies Act in Plain English and will signpost tenants to relevant supports.

Building Tenancy Skills Co-Design Team

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Knowing this history means they can take a trauma informed approach and better understand the support needs of each family.

Expanded advocacy platform

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The Ministerial Council is led by Disability Services Minister Don Punch.

Building Tenancy Skills Co-Design Team

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Some ideas that came from the working group included developing a flyer and brochure.

Building Tenancy Skills Co-Design Team

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Our thanks to Circle Green, the Financial Counsellor’s Association of WA, People with Disability WA and Consumer Protection.

Building Tenancy Skills Co-Design Team

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Shelter WA and People with Disabilities WA Inc. are pleased to be managing the Building Tenancy Skills Project funded by the Department of Social Security.

Building Tenancy Skills Co-Design Team

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Shelter WA and People with Disabilities WA Inc. are pleased to be managing the Building Tenancy Skills Project funded by the Department of Social Security.

Building Tenancy Skills

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We will work alongside people with disability and relevant advocacy, financial counselling, disability, consumer protection, community legal, housing and housing support providers to develop skills and resources to help prevent evictions and reduce the risk of homelessness for people with disability

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