Homelessness Reforms Enhance Aid for Vulnerable
The Cook Government is marking the start of Homelessness Week 2025 by reaffirming its record $5.8 billion commitment to housing and homelessness reforms – a whole-of-government effort to better support Western Australians at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Held nationally from 4-10 August, this year’s theme – Homelessness Action Now – highlights the need for co-ordinated, sustained action across all levels of government, community organisations, and the broader public.
Since 2021, the State Government’s housing investment has delivered more than 3,300 new social homes, with another 1,000 currently under contract or construction.
Progress under All Paths Lead to a Home: Western Australia’s 10-Year Strategy on Homelessness 2020-2030 (the Strategy) includes:
Infrastructure and Housing Initiatives
Services and Supports
Access and Strategy Reform
The State Government is committed to improving co-ordination and delivery of homelessness services, underpinned by effective implementation of All Paths Lead to Home: Western Australia’s 10-Year Strategy on Homelessness 2020-2030
As stated by Homelessness Minister Matthew Swinbourn:
“Homelessness Week is a time to centre the voices and experiences of people without a safe place to call home, and to renew our shared commitment to ending homelessness.
“Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to live. That’s why we’re continuing to invest in homes, services, and support that help people find their feet and stay housed.
“Since 2024, we have delivered significant investment in housing and support services, including new homes, expanded outreach, case management, and accommodation services across the state.
“We continue to embed our Housing First Approach – getting more people into homes then wrapping support around them through programs like the Supportive Landlord model.
“Later this year, that approach will be strengthened with the completion of the $70 million East Perth Common Ground Project.
“All of this is part of our $5.8 billion commitment to delivering real change in homelessness and housing outcomes across WA.”
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook Labor Government/Homelessness-reforms-boosting-support-for-vulnerable-people-20250804
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