Media Release – Shelter WA welcomes Fraser Suites conversion
Shelter WA has welcomed the announcement of the acquisition and conversion of the Fraser Suites apartment complex in East Perth.
Shelter WA has welcomed the announcement of the acquisition and conversion of the Fraser Suites apartment complex in East Perth.
Today’s state budget has missed the opportunity to solve Western Australia’s worsening housing and homelessness emergency, peak body for WA’s homelessness and community housing sectors Shelter WA said.
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.
A call for the Safe Night Space to remain open – if not for the next two years at least over the Christmas period.
Copies of minutes from Annual General Meeting 2022 were presented. They were moved, seconded.
Take the time to explore new ideas, expert discussions and presentations made at both opening and closing events.
An election was not held due to the immediate resignation of a board member after the voting process began. This had implications for the election where we originally had seven nominations for six vacancies.
At the meeting there were five board members elected who join the existing members continuing their term.
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.
During the three hours. A potpourri of sketches, hand drawings, collages and 3D renderings began to emerge. As the hours ticked away demand for printing and coffee grew in equal measure.
Figures released last month showed that at least 56 people died while homeless in Perth in 2020.
On Tuesday, 3 August Shelter WA held the official launch of this year’s theme in WA: Housing Solutions to End Homelessness.
Shelter WA used this opportunity to press the case for lazy land to be identified so it can be leased to the non-profit/community housing sector to drive rapid investment into construction.
Take a look more closely at how we house all Australians and the initiatives being driven by the private sector to achieve this goal.
Why are First Nations people forced to beg for something as fundamental as a home, on their own country, so they can keep their families safe?
Long before the acronym COVID-19 had ever been heard of Shelter WA had hit upon the idea of tying in inaugural sector awards to coincide with its 40 Anniversary in 2020 – acknowledging the present and leaving a legacy for the future.