Media Statement: Shelter WA and Tenant advocates question vacancy as sector calls for step change for renters this election
Vacancy rates questioned as sector calls for step change for renters this election.
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Media Release – Shelter WA thrilled to welcome game changing $6 million Community Housing Capacity-Building announcement
Shelter WA welcomes today’s Cook Government announcement of $6 million to establish a new capacity-building program for community housing organisations (CHOs) across Western Australia.
Media Release – New figures support peak body’s election asks to scale up on housing and homelessness solutions
New figures revealing Western Australia’s persistent demand for more housing and homelessness support highlights the urgent need for the next state government to build on progress, and drive further action to address the crisis, Shelter WA said.
Media Release – Perth is now the least affordable capital city in Australia
Perth is now the least affordable capital city in Australia with low-income renters bearing the brunt of the crisis, according to the tenth annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index released today.
Media Release – Report uncovers severe impact of renting in WA without minimum standards
A new report has exposed the unsafe and unfair realities of renting in Western Australia, where the lack of minimum standards leaves three in five renters living with mould and bearing the cost of home repairs themselves.
Media Release – Shelter WA Election Platform exposes critical demand for 5,000 social homes annually
As Shelter WA unveils its bold Election Platform, new analysis reveals the number of social and affordable housing dwellings that must be created every year in each West Australian electorate to address the current and future demand of more than 85,000 homes by 2041.
Media Release – Renters could save thousands each year with urgent cost-of-living housing package
Western Australian renters could save $6,000 next year if the State Government delivers a deep and permanent cost-of-living housing relief package, according to Shelter WA.
Media Release – Homelessness Action Now: it’s never been more urgent
With just seven months until the state election, Shelter WA is calling for further government action to combat the housing and homelessness crisis which is set to be a defining issue at the polls.
Media Release – Shelter WA Responds to State Budget 2024-25
Shelter WA, the peak body for the community housing and homelessness sectors in WA, welcomed the 2024-25 state budget yesterday. “The first budget…
Media Release – Community sector welcomes massive boost for housing and homelessness
Shelter WA and the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) warmly welcome today’s State Government announcement of a significant investment in social and affordable housing and homelessness initiatives.
Media Release – Shelter WA welcomes major funding boost for homelessness services
Shelter WA has welcomed the Cook Government’s pre budget announcement today of a $92.2 million funding boost for homelessness services.
Hostile architecture makes life even more difficult for homeless people – ABC News feature
A call for the Safe Night Space to remain open – if not for the next two years at least over the Christmas period.
Launching ShelterWA’s Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25
A call for the Safe Night Space to remain open – if not for the next two years at least over the Christmas period.
HUGE NEWS $50 million Community Housing Fund for the regions announced
A call for the Safe Night Space to remain open – if not for the next two years at least over the Christmas period.
Media Release – Shelter WA releases budget submission as new data shows homelessness at record high
The WA government must invest its substantial budget surplus and GST windfall into fixing the housing crisis as new data shows homelessness hitting an all-time high, said Shelter WA.
Media Release – Housing crisis to get worse as WA loses thousands of affordable homes
Shelter WA is calling on the state government to set up an affordable rental housing scheme, warning more renters are at risk of homelessness when thousands of affordable rentals exit the current federal scheme.
