❓ Mr. Krsticevic questions the Department of Communities regarding its involvement and funding of Mandurah's homelessness outreach trial, revealing WA Police funding and planned support via the Housing First Homelessness Initiative.
AnsweredQoN 6356Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the City of Mandurah's two-year trial of a homelessness assertive outreach service, and ask: (a) has the Department of Communities had any input into this program, and if yes, please provide details; (b) is the Department of Communities providing any funding to support the program, and if so, how much; (c) why are the WA Police involved in this project; (d) what is the expected cost of the program over the trial period; (e) what sort of outreach services will be delivered; (f) how many beds are available in Mandurah/Peel region for people experiencing homelessness; and (g) will any additional homelessness beds be provided to support this program?
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Answered
15 September 2020
Responded by
Minister for Community Services
Response time
9 days
(a) The Department of Communities (Communities) is a member of the interagency homelessness group co-ordinated by the City of Mandurah and has provided input to the development of local initiatives to address homelessness, including the assertive outreach trial.
(b) No.
(c-d) Funding for the assertive outreach trial is being provided by the WA Police.
(e) The City of Mandurah’s assertive outreach service will:
(f) Communities currently funds the following services in the Mandurah/Peel Region:
(g) The City of Mandurah’s assertive outreach trial will be supported by investment in additional homelessness accommodation and support services under the Housing First Homelessness Initiative (Initiative). Under the Initiative, $34.5million over five years is available to house individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness using a range of housing options, including private rental subsidies, with tailored, wrap-around supports. Communities is working closely with the City of Mandurah to align the proposed assertive outreach trial with the accommodation and support that will be delivered under the Initiative.
(b) No.
(c-d) Funding for the assertive outreach trial is being provided by the WA Police.
(e) The City of Mandurah’s assertive outreach service will:
(f) Communities currently funds the following services in the Mandurah/Peel Region:
(g) The City of Mandurah’s assertive outreach trial will be supported by investment in additional homelessness accommodation and support services under the Housing First Homelessness Initiative (Initiative). Under the Initiative, $34.5million over five years is available to house individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness using a range of housing options, including private rental subsidies, with tailored, wrap-around supports. Communities is working closely with the City of Mandurah to align the proposed assertive outreach trial with the accommodation and support that will be delivered under the Initiative.
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