Infection Control Program Lotterywest presentation
To make sure the program remains relevant to sector needs representatives including regional representation have formed a reference group.
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John Carey MLA: Statement regarding homelessness drop-in centre
I respect the right of councils to make decisions but does not mean they should not be publicly scrutinised, and held to account.
Online Homelessness Services Portal
The portal concept was identified following discussions between the Department of Communities and community service organisations, with significant input provided by people with lived experience of homelessness.
Parity Launch
With its stunning front page artwork from First Nations artist Nerolie Bynder this edition of Parity is a must have for anyone who wants an understanding of work being done in Western Australia to end homelessness.
Additional portfolio responsibilities
Hon. John Carey MLA Carey will add Homelessness to his Housing and Local Government responsibilities, in addition to now overseeing the Lands portfolio.
ahi Brighter Future Awards
Paula O’Leary was one of six highlighted at the Ahi’s Brighter Future Awards which included two new categories — the Future Leader Award and Response to COVID-19 Award.
Waterwise public housing project expansion welcomed as win-win-win
During the pilot program, nearly 1,000 water audits were carried out at high water use public housing properties, with 620 receiving leak repairs and 735 receiving water efficient fixtures.
Community Housing Roundtable
The Minister signalled his intent to leverage Community Housing Providers opportunities to drive new supply referencing the social housing investment fund and opportunities to access government land.
Modular used for social housing
The two modular homes are being delivered through existing investment and are on top of the 150 modular homes for regional WA.
Social Housing investment welcomed as a step in the right direction
Peak housing and homelessness body Shelter WA congratulates the Minister for Housing and the McGowan Government on new social housing investment to deliver desperately needed homes across WA.
Ministerial Breakfast
In his opening remarks the minister recognised the work and advocacy of the sector particularly during January 2020 when there were “doom predictions” in relation to the total effect of COVID-19 on Western Australia.
WA Government housing and homelessness roles
The Department of Communities is a multi-function human services agency. It was established in 2017 as part of a major reform of the Western Australian public sector.
Stretched services bracing for impact with the ending of the rental moratorium
Shelter WA congratulates Minister John Carey MLA on his appointment, and we look forward to working closely with him.
New Ministry, welcome John Carey MLA as Minister for Housing
Shelter WA congratulates Minister John Carey MLA on his appointment, and we look forward to working closely with him.
Lotterywest Grant for vital homelessness work
The grant, made during Homelessness Week 2020, will fund several projects for both Shelter WA and the Western Australian Alliance to End Homelessness.
