Tag Archive for: Western Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (WAAEH)

Media Release – Back to school but nowhere to sleep: WA’s hidden youth homelessness crisis

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Students across Western Australia are returning to school this week but hundreds of young people across the state will start the new school year without a safe place to sleep.

By-Name List Data – October 2023

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Sadly, five deaths were recorded during October, four were recorded in the Perth metropolitan area and one from the Geraldton BNL.

Lived Experience scholarship experience at National Housing Conference

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Drew now aims to give back by dedicating time to volunteer work with those at risk of homelessness.

By-Name List Data – September 2023

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One death sadly was recorded during September, and we would like to acknowledge the passing of that individual.

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.

By-Name List Data – August 2023

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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

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Sadly, two deaths were recorded during July, and we would like to acknowledge the passing of those two individuals.

#HW2023 | Homelessness Week Presentations

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Take the time to explore new ideas, expert discussions and presentations made at both opening and closing events.

Albany data-gathering session identifies hidden rough sleeping problem

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Data collected will now inform what is needed to guide effective responses by focusing existing resources in the areas of greatest need.

By-Name List Data – May 2023

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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.

Establishment of Housing First Homelessness Advisory Group

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The Housing First Homelessness Advisory Group is made up of 11 women and six men, who have expertise from a range of areas.

New census data shows WA rough sleeping has doubled in five years and is the worst in Australia

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The release of Estimating Homelessness data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that Western Australia is failing in its response to homelessness.

Commissioning Update – Communities

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Shelter WA members who would like to provide feedback, recommendations and/or comments on the progress are encouraged to contact.

New homelessness service welcomed as one step closer to goal of ending rough sleeping by 2025

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The new facility at 718 Murray Street, West Perth will complement current accommodation options in the Perth CBD for people who are sleeping rough.

Regional roundtable on ending homelessness

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The RRR Network will prepare a short report about the Roundtable and its discussion and share with the RRR Network community and other interested stakeholders.

#HW2022 | Spotlight on Youth

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The ACI is the flagship program at A Way Home Washington. It uses a By-Name List to track and drive evidence-based improvements to help reduce rough sleeping and chronic homelessness.

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