❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding homelessness in WA, seeking data on numbers, causes, and demographics, and current accommodation levels. The answer provides figures, definitions, and refers to existing studies and programs.
AnsweredQoN 1785Legislative Council
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I refer to the plight of the homeless in Western Australia, and ask -
(1) What is the most current figure for the number of homeless not accommodated in any form of shelter in -
(a) Perth; and
(b) other centres?
(2) What does the Government regard as ‘chronic’ homelessness?
(3) Have any studies been carried out to ascertain what proportion of the chronic homeless suffer from -
(a) a mental health problem;
(b) a drug abuse problem;
(c) a combination of both; or
(d) some other condition?
(4) If so, what are the figures?
(5) If not, will the Minister arrange such a study?
(6) What is the current level of shelter accommodation for the homeless in Perth?
(7) Have any studies been carried out to ascertain the age and sex break-up of the homeless, either in Perth or any other centre?
(8) If so, what are the figures?
(9) If not, will the Minister consider such a study?
(1) What is the most current figure for the number of homeless not accommodated in any form of shelter in -
(a) Perth; and
(b) other centres?
(2) What does the Government regard as ‘chronic’ homelessness?
(3) Have any studies been carried out to ascertain what proportion of the chronic homeless suffer from -
(a) a mental health problem;
(b) a drug abuse problem;
(c) a combination of both; or
(d) some other condition?
(4) If so, what are the figures?
(5) If not, will the Minister arrange such a study?
(6) What is the current level of shelter accommodation for the homeless in Perth?
(7) Have any studies been carried out to ascertain the age and sex break-up of the homeless, either in Perth or any other centre?
(8) If so, what are the figures?
(9) If not, will the Minister consider such a study?
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30 June 2005
Responded by
Minister for Community Development
Response time
44 days
(b) other centres?
(b) a drug abuse problem; (c) a combination of both; or (d) some other condition?
(c) a combination of both; or (d) some other condition?
(d) some other condition?
a. Perth metropolitan area - 476. b. Remainder of Western Australia - 1766. (2) Chronic Homelessness is defined in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report - Addressing Homelessness in Western Australia 31 January 2002 as a "situation where a person has been homeless for several years and is unable to maintain stable accommodation without help and support." (3 and 4) A number of studies have been undertaken on the contributing factors in homelessness. One national study says "It is common for people who are chronically homeless to have a range of serious problems. In SAAP case studies, there is often mention of drugs, alcohol or mental health issues, sometimes all three". These issues were also mentioned in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report 2001 as a key area of risk in relation to housing. A 2000 survey of Western Australian Supported Accommodation Assistance Program services identified 118 people with a diagnosed mental illness living in this type of accommodation. In the 2003/04 SAAP data collection drug/alcohol/substance abuse was the main reason for seeking accommodation assistance through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 7.4% of "accommodated support periods" in Western Australian services. Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
b. Remainder of Western Australia - 1766. (2) Chronic Homelessness is defined in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report - Addressing Homelessness in Western Australia 31 January 2002 as a "situation where a person has been homeless for several years and is unable to maintain stable accommodation without help and support." (3 and 4) A number of studies have been undertaken on the contributing factors in homelessness. One national study says "It is common for people who are chronically homeless to have a range of serious problems. In SAAP case studies, there is often mention of drugs, alcohol or mental health issues, sometimes all three". These issues were also mentioned in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report 2001 as a key area of risk in relation to housing. A 2000 survey of Western Australian Supported Accommodation Assistance Program services identified 118 people with a diagnosed mental illness living in this type of accommodation. In the 2003/04 SAAP data collection drug/alcohol/substance abuse was the main reason for seeking accommodation assistance through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 7.4% of "accommodated support periods" in Western Australian services. Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(2) Chronic Homelessness is defined in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report - Addressing Homelessness in Western Australia 31 January 2002 as a "situation where a person has been homeless for several years and is unable to maintain stable accommodation without help and support." (3 and 4) A number of studies have been undertaken on the contributing factors in homelessness. One national study says "It is common for people who are chronically homeless to have a range of serious problems. In SAAP case studies, there is often mention of drugs, alcohol or mental health issues, sometimes all three". These issues were also mentioned in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report 2001 as a key area of risk in relation to housing. A 2000 survey of Western Australian Supported Accommodation Assistance Program services identified 118 people with a diagnosed mental illness living in this type of accommodation. In the 2003/04 SAAP data collection drug/alcohol/substance abuse was the main reason for seeking accommodation assistance through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 7.4% of "accommodated support periods" in Western Australian services. Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(3 and 4) A number of studies have been undertaken on the contributing factors in homelessness. One national study says "It is common for people who are chronically homeless to have a range of serious problems. In SAAP case studies, there is often mention of drugs, alcohol or mental health issues, sometimes all three". These issues were also mentioned in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report 2001 as a key area of risk in relation to housing. A 2000 survey of Western Australian Supported Accommodation Assistance Program services identified 118 people with a diagnosed mental illness living in this type of accommodation. In the 2003/04 SAAP data collection drug/alcohol/substance abuse was the main reason for seeking accommodation assistance through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 7.4% of "accommodated support periods" in Western Australian services. Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
A 2000 survey of Western Australian Supported Accommodation Assistance Program services identified 118 people with a diagnosed mental illness living in this type of accommodation. In the 2003/04 SAAP data collection drug/alcohol/substance abuse was the main reason for seeking accommodation assistance through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 7.4% of "accommodated support periods" in Western Australian services. Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
In the 2003/04 SAAP data collection drug/alcohol/substance abuse was the main reason for seeking accommodation assistance through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 7.4% of "accommodated support periods" in Western Australian services. Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(9) Not Applicable.
(b) a drug abuse problem; (c) a combination of both; or (d) some other condition?
(c) a combination of both; or (d) some other condition?
(d) some other condition?
a. Perth metropolitan area - 476. b. Remainder of Western Australia - 1766. (2) Chronic Homelessness is defined in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report - Addressing Homelessness in Western Australia 31 January 2002 as a "situation where a person has been homeless for several years and is unable to maintain stable accommodation without help and support." (3 and 4) A number of studies have been undertaken on the contributing factors in homelessness. One national study says "It is common for people who are chronically homeless to have a range of serious problems. In SAAP case studies, there is often mention of drugs, alcohol or mental health issues, sometimes all three". These issues were also mentioned in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report 2001 as a key area of risk in relation to housing. A 2000 survey of Western Australian Supported Accommodation Assistance Program services identified 118 people with a diagnosed mental illness living in this type of accommodation. In the 2003/04 SAAP data collection drug/alcohol/substance abuse was the main reason for seeking accommodation assistance through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 7.4% of "accommodated support periods" in Western Australian services. Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
b. Remainder of Western Australia - 1766. (2) Chronic Homelessness is defined in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report - Addressing Homelessness in Western Australia 31 January 2002 as a "situation where a person has been homeless for several years and is unable to maintain stable accommodation without help and support." (3 and 4) A number of studies have been undertaken on the contributing factors in homelessness. One national study says "It is common for people who are chronically homeless to have a range of serious problems. In SAAP case studies, there is often mention of drugs, alcohol or mental health issues, sometimes all three". These issues were also mentioned in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report 2001 as a key area of risk in relation to housing. A 2000 survey of Western Australian Supported Accommodation Assistance Program services identified 118 people with a diagnosed mental illness living in this type of accommodation. In the 2003/04 SAAP data collection drug/alcohol/substance abuse was the main reason for seeking accommodation assistance through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 7.4% of "accommodated support periods" in Western Australian services. Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(2) Chronic Homelessness is defined in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report - Addressing Homelessness in Western Australia 31 January 2002 as a "situation where a person has been homeless for several years and is unable to maintain stable accommodation without help and support." (3 and 4) A number of studies have been undertaken on the contributing factors in homelessness. One national study says "It is common for people who are chronically homeless to have a range of serious problems. In SAAP case studies, there is often mention of drugs, alcohol or mental health issues, sometimes all three". These issues were also mentioned in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report 2001 as a key area of risk in relation to housing. A 2000 survey of Western Australian Supported Accommodation Assistance Program services identified 118 people with a diagnosed mental illness living in this type of accommodation. In the 2003/04 SAAP data collection drug/alcohol/substance abuse was the main reason for seeking accommodation assistance through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 7.4% of "accommodated support periods" in Western Australian services. Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(3 and 4) A number of studies have been undertaken on the contributing factors in homelessness. One national study says "It is common for people who are chronically homeless to have a range of serious problems. In SAAP case studies, there is often mention of drugs, alcohol or mental health issues, sometimes all three". These issues were also mentioned in the State Homelessness Taskforce Report 2001 as a key area of risk in relation to housing. A 2000 survey of Western Australian Supported Accommodation Assistance Program services identified 118 people with a diagnosed mental illness living in this type of accommodation. In the 2003/04 SAAP data collection drug/alcohol/substance abuse was the main reason for seeking accommodation assistance through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 7.4% of "accommodated support periods" in Western Australian services. Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
A 2000 survey of Western Australian Supported Accommodation Assistance Program services identified 118 people with a diagnosed mental illness living in this type of accommodation. In the 2003/04 SAAP data collection drug/alcohol/substance abuse was the main reason for seeking accommodation assistance through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 7.4% of "accommodated support periods" in Western Australian services. Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
In the 2003/04 SAAP data collection drug/alcohol/substance abuse was the main reason for seeking accommodation assistance through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program in 7.4% of "accommodated support periods" in Western Australian services. Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
Further information on issues contributing to homelessness can be found in the report of the State Homelessness Taskforce which is available on the Western Australian State Homelessness Strategy web site www.homel ess.dhw.wa.gov.au . (5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(5) Not Applicable. (6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(6) Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) places: 758, Metropolitan area, as at June 2005 Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
Sobering Up Centres funded by Department of Health, Drug & Alcohol Office : 41 beds, Metropolitan area, as at June 2004. Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
Temporary accommodation provided by DCD while alternative arrangements are sought: 1,407 instances of accommodation provided in 2003-04, whole of WA. Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
Long term supported accommodation for people with mental illness, funded by the Department of Health: approximately 540 places in the Independent Living Program; 521 places in Licenced Psychiatric Hostels; 12 hostel places with the Perth Innner City Project. Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
Note - some of the above totals are for all of Western Australia. A breakdown of accommodation in Perth has been provided wherever possible. (7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(7) The Supported Accommodation Assistance Program, National Data Collection collects demographic data on all clients assisted. Comprehensive tables are published each year, with the most recent data being available for 2003/04. (8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(8) In 2003/04 for the whole of Western Australia 34% of clients were male and 66% female. 32.6% were under 25 years of age, 53.3% aged 25-44 and 14% aged 45 and over. (9) Not Applicable.
(9) Not Applicable.
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