Safe Night Space – interim funding a Christmas miracle
The $210,000 is a short-term, interim measure that will enable Ruah to continue to provide a range of critical services.
Tag Archive for: Ruah Community Services
Snap Community Vigil held at Council House
The immediate priority is now to maintain the pressure and attention – and ask the City of Perth to reopen the Safe Night Space.
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.
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.
SOS – Save our Safe Night Space
We are calling on the WA Government for an emergency lifeline of funding to keep this service operating.
Shelter WA in Geraldton
Local services have ideas for new initiatives, but a current lack of social and affordable housing is having a big impact on their ability on to assist their clients.
#HW2022 | Government and Sector Updates
In his speech the Minister for Housing; Homelessness; Local Government Hon. John Carey MLA highlighted the issue around social housing of “getting the money out the door”.
Homelessness Week 2022 | Symposium
In addition to hearing the work of Dr O’Connell the Symposium explored the gaps and opportunities between housing, health and homelessness.
John Carey MLA: Statement regarding homelessness drop-in centre
I respect the right of councils to make decisions but does not mean they should not be publicly scrutinised, and held to account.
Zero Project: A Housing First response to ending homelessness in Perth
In October 2020, 50 Lives transitioned into the Zero Project, which is based on the Advance to Zero methodology.
Community Services Bulletin
It’s been a busy start of the year for everyone, particularly the community services sector, with WA borders opening and community restrictions continuing to change.
Vaccination Strategy
Shelter WA sees this as a positive collaboration to increase vaccination rates within this population. The strategy builds on the good work undertaken by the sector and government to accelerate vaccinations rates.
STREET to STREET Launch
The sculptural installation challenges institutional boundaries by giving voice to people with Lived Experience of Housing Insecurity and Homelessness, through direct participation in a community-based arts project.
‘Street to Street’ gives voice to people with lived experience of homelessness
This work was inspired by a similar piece done by American Artist Rick Lowe, who obtained and transformed a row of derelict houses into real housing for single parents through a community art collective.
Noongar Housing First Principles
The research was conducted by Sandra Harben at Noongar Mia Mia and were endorsed by the Telethon Kids Institute Ngullar Coorlungar Elder co-researchers.
Medical Respite Centre
From the proceeds of the lemonade stand Shelter WA was delighted to receive a total of $70.50.
