McGowan Government to build second Common Ground in Mandurah
Common Ground model provides people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with permanent homes and support services on site
Construction and operation of multi-level developments in Mandurah and central Perth to support local jobs
Western Australia’s second ‘Common Ground’ supported housing development will be built in Mandurah.
The announcement of Mandurah as the location for the McGowan Labor Government’s second Common Ground follows engagement between local governments and the Department of Communities, which has been gathering information to better understand requirements for homelessness supports at a local level.
Mandurah was selected as the second Common Ground location after the Department of Communities identified a high number of rough sleepers and people on low incomes and a need for additional homelessness accommodation in the area.
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Assertive outreach service provides assistance to those in need
The City has contracted Aboriginal-led RooForce to deliver outreach services and connect people experiencing homelessness to appropriate services.
Walking around Victoria Gardens, Wellington Square and the malls on a regular basis, the teams can be spotted by their white polo shirts with the City’s Aboriginal artwork and ‘outreach’ written across the back.
“An approachable and friendly outreach team like RooForce enables us to respond immediately to someone’s specific needs,” Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas said.
“The purpose is to establish positive relationships and it is through these relationships that a person can be linked to long-term opportunities.”
Perth council to set targets for reducing number of homeless people in CBD
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Perth council to set targets for reducing number of homeless people in CBD
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Targets for reducing the number of homeless people sleeping in Perth s CBD will be presented to the city s council in February.
Sector experts and stakeholders will be invited to a meeting at the City of Perth next month to help form an urgent plan to be acted on by the local government.
Up to 50 rough sleepers can be found at tent city at the Lord Street Bridge in East Perth.
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