Shelter WA’s Post

Did you know that last year the whole of Belfast was either threatened with homelessness or already homeless? Seriously, the whole of Belfast… OK, not actually Belfast – but 324,990 households in the UK, which is about the same size as Belfast. That’s half a Glasgow, most of a Cardiff, most of a Croydon, 70% of a Leicester, nearly 2 Readings, 2 Cheltenhams, or 141 Chalfont-St-Giles’s… A whole Belfast is owed a duty – meaning their local authority must help, prevent, or relieve homelessness. That could mean finding Temporary Accommodation… but there’s already a full Rotherham in Temporary Accommodation! From March 2023 to March 2024, these figures have increased by 92% year on year. We work with our member London boroughs to find secure, safe, affordable, and good quality homes for households in Temporary Accommodation. But we need a cross-departmental national strategy for Temporary Accommodation and Homelessness, because if we see another 92% increase… We’re going for a full Manchester… #HomelessnessCrisis #UKHousing #TemporaryAccommodation #SocialImpact #AffordableHousing #HomelessnessAwareness #HousingCrisis #SupportLocal #CommunityCare #LinkedInCommunity

Melbourne, zero homelessness is possible. As a community health provider, we see the negative effects poor housing has on people's health and wellbeing every day. The 2021 Census revealed that there are 1,029 homeless people in Darebin. However, due to the changeable nature of homelessness, this figure is estimated to be closer to 1,500 on any given night. We stand with an alliance of Melbourne-based businesses, brands, organisations and community groups publicly calling for change and taking practical actions to make Melbourne a liveable city for all. A city that does not accept or walk past the harmful effects of homelessness. Join us in supporting the movement by visiting melbournezero.org.au, add your voice to the call for change and find out what else you can do. Together, we can end homelessness. #EndHomelessness #MelbourneZero

Supportive housing providers across the province are working together to lobby for more low-barrier options for people experiencing homelessness. The newly formed BC Coalition for Safe and Sustainable Supportive Housing is made up of sector leaders who together oversee more than 10,000 living spaces for people who in most cases were previously homeless. "These are people who can literally come right off the street or right into shelter and step into housing where they get access to meals, where they are connected with nursing on site, where they end up having life skill supportive services," said Bob Hughes, CEO of ASK Wellness. “What we’ve seen is that a solution to homelessness is supportive housing, and done in an effective way that’s resourced properly. . . it works.” They have already begun discussions with BC’s Ministry of Housing for more low-barrier housing to get more people off the streets. PHS Community Services Society CEO Micheal Vonn chairs the coalition. Read on: https://bit.ly/3XH2wzx #homelessness #housing #harmreduction

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

The proportion of homeless people in the ACT that experience persistent homelessness remains at the highest level nationally for the past 5 years. Homelessness in Canberra requires urgent action. I shared my thoughts with The Australia Today on addressing this critical issue. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d8u2x4Nm The Australia Today Homelessness Australia

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

World Homeless Day 2024 was observed on October 10th. Three months earlier, Prince William launched the 'Homewards' initiative in Lambeth, highlighting that ending homelessness is achievable. His upcoming documentary, set to air next week, will explore his vision for eradicating homelessness and offer deeper insights into his strategy. Could the UK draw inspiration from Finland, a country with a population one-twelfth the size of the UK and ranked 43rd in GDP, which aims to eliminate homelessness by 2027? As the designer of Centrepoint's first rough sleepers' hostel in Lambeth—opened by its patron, the late HRH Princess of Wales, on October 2nd, 1991—I have seen homelessness increase year after year. Today, 142,490 children live in temporary accommodation, and even families and wheelchair users are increasingly impacted by this crisis. A new housing model is urgently required—one that accommodates mixed homeless communities, including singles, shared units for siblings or friends, and families, including wheelchair users—to help reduce local authorities' spending, which reached £1.74 billion in 2023. Of this, nearly £492 million was spent on B&Bs, reflecting a 9% increase total over the previous year. Our MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) concept, known as "FlexiTA", is designed for these mixed communities, recognising that homelessness now affects all sectors of society. With a new government in place and the upcoming budget announcement, it will be interesting to see if there is any alignment between Prince William's homelessness vision and the government's plans to support those most in need. I eagerly await both developments. #WorldHomelessDay2024 #Centrepoint #Shelter #homelessness #homeless #government #housing #localauthorities #b&b #roughsleepers #NewHousingTopologies #mmc

“Building new homes is paramount to confronting the current housing crisis, but it takes time. Time that people facing homelessness don’t have.” "Speed to market "is the market opportunity for CLT advanced modular construction.  The Thrive Alliance has over 100,000 major CLT urban projects worldwide. Our "Thrive Alliance" Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) in Australia and Internationally is made from renewable plantation forest trees. CLT=stored carbon capacity is up to 40,000 “residential grade” inclusive” “Co-Living” midrise apartments per year, targeting the “Baby Boomers” and "Essential Workers " “student accommodation dormitories, Shelters for women/children including "social housing on a scale" (including disability workers) across Australia, including Regional Australia, built in up to 75% less time than current custom construction methods, in excellent designs, detailing and finishes with almost zero waste of valuable building materials. https://lnkd.in/gWyWuHD barrie@thriveconstruct.com.au

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

New data released last week by the government and reported by Shelter shows a record number of children - 151,000 - living in temporary accommodation - up 15% in only 12 months and the highest since records began in 2004. The number of homeless families living in emergency accommodation such as B&Bs and hostels has reached 8,860 – a rise of 29% in a year. Overall there are now a record 117,450 homeless households living in temporary accommodation in England – the highest figure ever and up 12% in a year. New truly affordable housing continues to be desperately needed and the new government must use planning in the best way possible to deliver it. Marrons Shakespeare Martineau #housingcrisis #housing #homlessness #planning #planningreform https://lnkd.in/eJxRGRBM