Tag Archive for: Local Government

Callout for Local Government Homelessness Resources 

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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.

Community Housing Symposium 2023

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A room overflowing with delegates keen to connect and to embrace the opportunity to discuss challenges the sector is experiencing.

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.

Local governments share knowledge on homelessness with new hub

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The knowledge hub lived the values and spirit of ending homelessness in WA, by working together to solve the complex issues that cause homelessness.

Homelessness Outreach

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The funding comes as Shelter WA continues work on its Local Government Homelessness Knowledge Hub.

Australian Local Government business papers

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Shelter WA urges all delegates to support the motions that address the growing and evolving housing affordability challenges across Australian rural, regional, and metropolitan communities.

Inquiry into the financial administration of homelessness services

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The extension will allow us to incorporate findings of the research being undertaken by the Centre for Social Impact, UWA, on behalf of Shelter WA.

National Disaster Risk Reduction

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Eligible applicants, including local and state government agencies, government trading entities, incorporated organisations and not-for-profit organisations may apply for funding.

The Australian Dream: Inquiry into housing affordability and supply in Australia

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In this report, the Committee makes sixteen recommendations to improve housing supply and affordability across the country.

Bring it home in the Budget

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Figures released last month showed that at least 56 people died while homeless in Perth in 2020.

Public Comment Open: City of Bayswater Homelessness Strategy

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The development of the Implementation Plan has been overseen by the City’s Local Homelessness Advisory Committee.

Interim R-Codes

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Aimed at supporting the residential building industry, local governments, and homeowners by simplifying clauses and streamlining approval processes for low to medium density housing projects.

Community Resilience Scorecard

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Western Australia’s largest collaboration to map well-being and resilience levels and to advise local governments where to prioritise efforts as we recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

Drinking Fountains on

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In response to advice from the Department of Health, local WA councils are turning their drinking fountains back on.

Turning off the Taps

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Concerns raised about the impact of turning off taps in parks and reserves.

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