Shelter WA’s Post

Shelter has today published new research into the worsening #homelessness crisis, showing that 354,016 are likely to be homeless in England on any given night. The findings confirm that London has the most acute homelessness rates in the country. We have recently warned of skyrocketing homelessness in the capital, with more than one in 50 Londoners currently homeless and living in temporary accommodation arranged by their local borough. Read our statement: https://lnkd.in/eiU3GU8b #localgov #housingpolicy #Londonhousingcrisis

The number of people at risk of homelessness in NSW has surged 64% to almost 700,000, partly driven by the huge increase in the number of people experiencing rental stress. The housing situation in Australia is fast becoming a catastrophe, with 700,000 people just one rent rise or one emergency away from becoming homeless. STATE. OF. EMERGENCY. 🚨 https://lnkd.in/gieDQ6JZ

A landmark study released today by Homelessness Australia has found the number of people at risk of homelessness in NSW has surged 64% to almost 700,000, partly driven by the huge increase in the number of people experiencing rental stress. The housing situation in Australia is fast becoming a catastrophe, with 700,000 people just one rent rise or one emergency away from becoming homeless. This enormous increase has completely overwhelmed the capacity of our already-stretched homelessness services, who have had to close their doors to people desperately seeking help. As always, we’re continuing our call for the NSW and Federal governments to step up and provide at least an extra 20% of funding to fix this total economic and social failure. Show your support by joining Homelessness Australia’s No One Turned Away campaign: https://lnkd.in/gYA2p8Az #homelessness #homelessnessnsw #homelessnessaustralia #nooneturnedaway

Congratulations to Kate Colvin and her team for their powerful advocacy highlighting Australia's escalating homelessness crisis. The unprecedented pressure on homelessness services isn't just a warning sign—it's a call to action, with additional, targeted Social Housing being the critical first response. At St Kilda Community Housing , we witness the human impact of this crisis daily. The emergency didn't happen overnight; it's the result of decades of structural issues within our housing system. Homelessness itself is entirely preventable. Critically, it is the personal circumstances of individuals that determine which of us falls into homelessness. It is so often the most vulnerable amongst us. Our residents represent some of Melbourne's most vulnerable community members, those facing the greatest barriers to securing alternative housing. As the rental market tightens, they're disproportionately impacted, often overlooked in favour of applicants with stronger financial positions and rental histories. People that are considered a better bet. The solution is clear: we need more housing. But equally important is prioritising this new housing for our most vulnerable community members - those with histories of trauma, homelessness, and rough sleeping. We need a rapid growth in social housing for people with complex histories. In August 2025, our new Common Ground Permanent Supportive Housing project in St Kilda will provide homes and support services to 26 individuals with histories of chronic rough sleeping. This is just the beginning—we're committed to rapidly expanding this initiative to help more people in similar situations. If you're interested in supporting this vital work, I welcome a conversation about how you can contribute to creating lasting change in our community. #HomelessnessAwareness #SocialHousing #CommunityDevelopment #Melbourne #SocialImpact #StKilda 

The work and impact of Shelter WA members often goes unnoticed in the community and as the peak body for homelessness and community housing in Western Australia, we want to change that and share more news from our members. If you are already a member, did you know there has been a long standing "Member News" section in our regular edition of Inside Housing, our monthly e-news publication? Whether you know this or not, we want to feature you and share your impact with our email community. As a member, one of many benefits available to you is the submission of a news item for consideration in Inside Housing that we may also be able to share across our social media channels. Reach out and ask us for the member only link to submit your news. Here are the kinds of things we would love to receive from you: - A real-life case study about how you supported someone out of homelessness or how having safe and secure housing with your organisation has transformed someone’s life - An event you have coming up that is open to the public or the sector – An evaluation report or research piece carried out by or on behalf of your organisation where you would like to share the results, finding or any recommendations - A profile of your organisation so people know what services you provide and the difference you make - An award, accomplishment, or win achieved by your organisation or one or more of its members that we can help you celebrate more widely We look forward to hearing from you soon. Send us a message if you'd like the link to submit your news for our next newsletter. The deadline is COB Monday 22nd July for the next edition #Homelessness #HomelessnessWA #HomelessnessPerth #InsideHousing #ShelterWA #ShelterWAnews #CommunityHousingWA

Curious to know more about supportive housing? Great video from QCOSS in conjunction with The Corporation for Supportive Housing to get you thinking differently about housing solutions! #housingfirst

Addressing homelessness requires compassionate and practical solutions, not criminalization. It's crucial to recognize that homelessness is a systemic issue, rooted in the lack of affordable housing. Policies that fail to provide alternative shelters only prolong street living and worsen the crisis. We need to invest in affordable housing and support services to truly end homelessness. Let's work towards real solutions that uplift our communities rather than penalize those in need. #EndHomelessness #AffordableHousing #CompassionateSolutions

🏡 Homelessness is a significant issue in the UK, with the number of people experiencing it increasing: Statutory homelessness In 2023, 317,430 households in England needed support from councils, the highest on record. No-fault evictions In 2023, 25,910 households in England were made homeless or threatened with homelessness due to a no-fault eviction. Temporary accommodation The number of people in temporary accommodation, including children, reached record levels in 2023. Homelessness in the UK is more than just a lack of shelter, it can also include living in unsuitable temporary accommodation or staying on someone's sofa. Landlords can help solve this issue by opening up their homes to social housing providers whilst earning guaranteed rent. Let's collaborate and do our best to solve this issue together. #Homelessness #socialhousing #housingissues #housingshortage #housingintheuk

The latest statutory homelessness figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government came out today. This data shows that between April and June 2024, more than 80,000 households who approached their council in England were recognised as being owed support because of either experiencing or being threatened with homelessness. This represents a 13% increase compared to the same period one year before. The data also showed that the number of households in temporary accommodation reached a new high of 123,100 at the end of June – up 16.3% from one year earlier. All of these numbers are worryingly high. We urge the government to make tackling homelessness a top priority.

Addressing homelessness requires compassionate and practical solutions, not criminalization. It's crucial to recognize that homelessness is a systemic issue, rooted in the lack of affordable housing. Policies that fail to provide alternative shelters only prolong street living and worsen the crisis. We need to invest in affordable housing and support services to truly end homelessness. Let's work towards real solutions that uplift our communities rather than penalize those in need. #EndHomelessness #AffordableHousing #CompassionateSolutions