Urgent plea for Safe Night Space to stay open over Christmas
Peak bodies release new data and make urgent call for the Safe Night Space to remain open over the Christmas period.
Tag Archive for: Rough Sleepers
Ruah requests help to find new location as hundreds gather at Council House
Ruah has requested that if members have somewhere that would be suitable for this service to please reach out.
By-Name List Data – October 2023
Sadly, five deaths were recorded during October, four were recorded in the Perth metropolitan area and one from the Geraldton BNL.
By-Name List Data – September 2023
One death sadly was recorded during September, and we would like to acknowledge the passing of that individual.
By-Name List Data – August 2023
Sadly, two deaths were recorded during August, and we would like to acknowledge the passing of those two individuals.
By-Name List Data – July 2023
Sadly, two deaths were recorded during July, and we would like to acknowledge the passing of those two individuals.
By-Name List Data – May 2023
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.
Budget Briefing
Increased investment to spot purchase homes to increase social housing supply is very welcome.
New funding for social housing welcomed by sector
This new funding for Social Housing is a much needed and strongly welcomed step towards achieving that bold but achievable goal.
New homelessness service welcomed as one step closer to goal of ending rough sleeping by 2025
The new facility at 718 Murray Street, West Perth will complement current accommodation options in the Perth CBD for people who are sleeping rough.
Pop up beds put to bed
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.
Beddown – Not an appropriate response for people sleeping rough
This is not an appropriate response to provide temporary sleeping options for people who are sleeping rough.
UNLOCK HOUSING – To address the WA Housing Crisis
Unlock housing. Service providers are being swamped by people who are sleeping rough pleading for accommodation.
To be safe and strong all people need a place to call home
Service providers are being swamped by people who are sleeping rough pleading for accommodation.
New report shows community supports action to end homelessness
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.
Community views on homelessness
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.
