Realising opportunities: Growth and engagement in WA AROUND THE COUNTRY western australia
The last twelve months for the WA Housing Choices team was an outstanding year of realised opportunities in development growth, increased tenant engagement and increased support for programs to support vulnerable members of the WA community.
Ongoing Assistance to end homelessness for women and children escaping domestic and family violence Building on a strong partnership with the Sisters of St John of God established during our Way Home program, the SSJG continue to positively contribute to ending homelessness and assist women and children escaping domestic and family violence. Pilot project to grow housing stability HCWA has continued to grow support for a Supportive Landlord Model, that is well established within our Independent Living Program (ILP) for people living with severe mental health issues. The Department of Communities has recognised the effectiveness of the subsidy within the model in sustaining housing and funded a pilot in Bunbury to apply the model to people who have experienced chronic homelessness. The pilot has achieved 100% housing stability for all participants over the 12 month period. Art inspired tenant engagement Building on the growing success of our engagement with tenant artists, HCWA hosted the third Tenant Art Showcase, with over 40 artists exhibiting more than 130 pieces of work. The showcase was attended by artists, staff and stakeholders and featured a number of awards, including people’s choice and the inaugural Dean Bayliss award, in memory of a much-admired HCWA tenant artist.
Grants to build more affordable homes for vulnerable people Housing Choices WA was pleased to have been awarded $8.14M in grant funding under the WA State Government Social Housing Economic Recovery Package (SHERP) New Build round for the development of 49 new homes worth over $18M. Housing Choices WA was one of 47 housing organisations to share in nearly $58M worth refurbishment funding, securing $6.75M to complete refurbishment works on over 360 nominated homes for some of the state’s most vulnerable people over the next three years.
Pictured Below: Western Australian General Manager Natalie Sangalli welcomed all to the art show.
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