Hostile architecture makes life even more difficult for homeless people – ABC News feature
A call for the Safe Night Space to remain open – if not for the next two years at least over the Christmas period.
Tag Archive for: Rough Sleeping
Media Release – New data reveals surging demand for homelessness services in WA
New analysis by Shelter WA reveals demand for homelessness services soaring as the housing crisis impacts people across the state.
Albany data-gathering session identifies hidden rough sleeping problem
Data collected will now inform what is needed to guide effective responses by focusing existing resources in the areas of greatest need.
International Snapshot – Dublin Simon Community
The service ensures that people experiencing rough sleeping are linked with other appropriate housing and health services to prevent further rough sleeping.
International Snapshot – Peter McVerry Trust
Since 2020, the charity has been responsible for 61 per cent of the services delivered under the National Housing First Implementation Plan.
Moorditj Mia (Strong Home)
The service is being delivered consistently with Housing First, and finding housing is the highest priority element of the caseworker; however, housing remains scarce in the midst of WA’s rental crisis.
Council Talks
Shelter’s CEO Michelle Mackenzie presented Mayor Zempilas with his pledge signed at last year’s Lord Mayoral Forum highlighting the five core strategic areas to end homelessness which formed the focus of discussions with the two peak bodies.
National Response Plan for Homeless People
Shelter WA was pleased to join over 70 organisations and individuals in partnership with the Western Australian Alliance to End Homelessness calling on the Federal Government to lead the development of a COVID-19 National Response Plan for Homeless People Sleeping Rough.
Community Sector Partnership Team – Taskforce on Homelessness Update
Chief Incident Controller Jason Beeley joined the Taskforce to update on the work of the State Welfare Incident Control Centre (SWICC).
