Tag Archive for: Homelessness

Media Release – Energy efficient social housing would slash millions off power bills

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New analysis by Shelter WA reveals the Cook Government could wipe as much as $50 million off the energy bills of all social housing renters every year by making homes energy efficient.

Media Release – New data reveals surging demand for homelessness services in WA

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New analysis by Shelter WA reveals demand for homelessness services soaring as the housing crisis impacts people across the state.

Report on Government Services (ROGS) 2024 Data Released

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Spending is up but so is demand for housing and services. The Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services (ROGS) for the sector — assessing services across social housing, specialist homelessness services, and financial assistance – has been released for 2024.  

[Media Release] Shelter WA welcomes funding support for homelessness support services

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Shelter WA welcomes the State Government’s announcement today of $47.6 million in funding for homelessness services. 

Urgent plea for Safe Night Space to stay open over Christmas

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Peak bodies release new data and make urgent call for the Safe Night Space to remain open over the Christmas period.

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.

Homelessness Commissioning (Lived Experience)

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We are seeking people with Lived Experience to provide input into the discussion about homelessness services – what works and how we can make the system easier for people to access help.

Homelessness Commissioning

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The HCRG will support the commissioning work that the Department of Communities is undertaking for the homelessness system and sector.

Building and retaining an effective homelessness sector workforce

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The research was undertaken for AHURI by researchers from Curtin University, University of Sydney and University of Queensland.

Working with Local Government to End Homelessness

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At the conclusion of the panel discussion, a Q&A segment allowed in person and online participants to further explore the learnings and how to apply them in local context.

Specialist homelessness services client pathways: analysis insights

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The AIHW Specialist Homelessness Services Collection includes information about clients receiving homelessness services support from 1 July 2011 onwards.

PICYS PILLAR to 40, OPP40 mental health service

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The scaled up service called Optimising PICYS PILLAR to 40, OPP40, was endorsed by the Western Australian COVID19 Youth Mental Health Taskforce.

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.

Towards an Australian Housing and Homelessness Strategy

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Housing Australia is well placed to be Australia’s lead housing agency and to present the public face of the Strategy as it progresses.

A Safe Place to Call Home

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This Homelessness Impact report presents a summary of the evidence that Mission Australia has been gathering over the last three years.

Media Release – Shelter WA State Budget 2023-24 Overview

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A call for the Safe Night Space to remain open – if not for the next two years at least over the Christmas period.

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