New analysis by Shelter WA reveals demand for homelessness services soaring as the housing crisis impacts people across the state.
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New data reveals shocking shortage of youth crisis accommodation New data released by theEnding Child and Youth Homelessness coalition has revealed an acute lack of youth crisis accommodation across the Perth metropolitan area. Available Youth Crisis Beds in Perth On one night in March 2026, 73 young people were sleeping rough, and only three beds available across youth accommodation crisis services (two of which were for women aged 18 and younger). Of the 341* youth dedicated beds in the Perth metro area, there were no funded low threshold** 24/7 support accommodation or respite night services***. The ongoing shortage in accommodation…
***MEDIA ALERT*** WACOSS, Mission Australia WA, Vinnies WA, YACWA, Shelter WA, WA Alliance to End Homelessness New data reveals a shocking shortage of youth crisis accommodation and young people sleeping rough across Perth A coalition of WA housing peak bodies, frontline services and young people will hold a press conference to discuss the state’s hidden youth homelessness crisis. WHO: Kaya and Sully, lived experience advocates Elise Jorgensen, Mission Australia WA Louise Giolitto, WA Council of Social Service (WACOSS) Kylie Wallace, CEO Youth Affairs Council of WA Alicia Keenan, Youth Affairs Council of WA Ann Curran, CEO Vinnies Emily Williams, WA…
***MEDIA ALERT*** WACOSS, Mission Australia WA, Vinnies WA, YACWA, Shelter WA, WA Alliance to End Homelessness New data reveals a shocking shortage of youth crisis accommodation and young people sleeping rough across Perth A coalition of WA housing peak bodies, frontline services and young people will hold a press conference to discuss the state’s hidden youth homelessness crisis. WHO: Kaya and Sully, lived experience advocates Elise Jorgensen, Mission Australia WA Louise Giolitto, WA Council of Social Service (WACOSS) Kylie Wallace, CEO Youth Affairs Council of WA Alicia Keenan, Youth Affairs Council of WA Ann Curran, CEO Vinnies Emily Williams, WA…
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