Urgent plea for Safe Night Space to stay open over Christmas
A call for the Safe Night Space to remain open – if not for the next two years at least over the Christmas period.
A call for the Safe Night Space to remain open – if not for the next two years at least over the Christmas period.
Ruah has requested that if members have somewhere that would be suitable for this service to please reach out.
Sadly, five deaths were recorded during October, four were recorded in the Perth metropolitan area and one from the Geraldton BNL.
One death sadly was recorded during September, and we would like to acknowledge the passing of that individual.
Sadly, two deaths were recorded during August, and we would like to acknowledge the passing of those two individuals.
Sadly, two deaths were recorded during July, and we would like to acknowledge the passing of those two individuals.
While there appears to be an upward trend in the number of people experiencing homelessness, the data shows it’s linked to the closure and reopening of The Ruah Engagement Hub.
Increased investment to spot purchase homes to increase social housing supply is very welcome.
This new funding for Social Housing is a much needed and strongly welcomed step towards achieving that bold but achievable goal.
The new facility at 718 Murray Street, West Perth will complement current accommodation options in the Perth CBD for people who are sleeping rough.
If the trial is deemed a success, we encourage the City of Perth to continue to work with service providers, people with lived experience, and the state government to develop safe interim housing options that provide a pathway to permanent homes and service support.
This is not an appropriate response to provide temporary sleeping options for people who are sleeping rough.
Unlock housing. Service providers are being swamped by people who are sleeping rough pleading for accommodation.
Service providers are being swamped by people who are sleeping rough pleading for accommodation.
A newly released survey Research Report on Community Views on Homelessness Perth, Western Australia commissioned by The WA Alliance to End Homelessness in partnership with Shelter WA show people have increasing levels of compassion for those experiencing homelessness and want more action to address the issue.
A newly released survey Research Report on Community Views on Homelessness Perth, Western Australia commissioned by The WA Alliance to End Homelessness in partnership with Shelter WA show people have increasing levels of compassion for those experiencing homelessness and want more action to address the issue.