❓ Hon George Cash asks about the government's response to Anglicare's concerns regarding housing difficulties faced by men over 50, leading to homelessness. The Minister outlines government initiatives to address the issue.
AnsweredQoN 291Legislative Council
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Anglicare Housing Support Service earlier this year claimed men over 50 were having difficulty in finding hostel accommodation and consequently were being forced to live on the streets -
(1) Has the Minister met with this support service to learn of their concerns?
(2) What action is the Government taking to alleviate this situation?
(1) Has the Minister met with this support service to learn of their concerns?
(2) What action is the Government taking to alleviate this situation?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
27 November 2001
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works
Response time
34 days
(2) The government is aware that several lodging houses in the metropolitan area have closed in recent years and is endeavouring to address the issue. Under its Crisis Accommodation Program, the Department of Housing and Works is constructing a new 22 bed hostel in East Perth, targeting single men. The Department has plans to construct a new 40 bed lodging house in the inner city area through its Joint Venture Housing Program. This will target single people. Suitable land is being sought for this project. In addition, the Department of Housing and Works has introduced a Homeless Helpline, so that people who are homeless can make contact and discuss their housing needs. The Helpline has had significant success in finding accommodation for many homeless people.
Under its Crisis Accommodation Program, the Department of Housing and Works is constructing a new 22 bed hostel in East Perth, targeting single men. The Department has plans to construct a new 40 bed lodging house in the inner city area through its Joint Venture Housing Program. This will target single people. Suitable land is being sought for this project. In addition, the Department of Housing and Works has introduced a Homeless Helpline, so that people who are homeless can make contact and discuss their housing needs. The Helpline has had significant success in finding accommodation for many homeless people.
The Department has plans to construct a new 40 bed lodging house in the inner city area through its Joint Venture Housing Program. This will target single people. Suitable land is being sought for this project. In addition, the Department of Housing and Works has introduced a Homeless Helpline, so that people who are homeless can make contact and discuss their housing needs. The Helpline has had significant success in finding accommodation for many homeless people.
In addition, the Department of Housing and Works has introduced a Homeless Helpline, so that people who are homeless can make contact and discuss their housing needs. The Helpline has had significant success in finding accommodation for many homeless people.
Under its Crisis Accommodation Program, the Department of Housing and Works is constructing a new 22 bed hostel in East Perth, targeting single men. The Department has plans to construct a new 40 bed lodging house in the inner city area through its Joint Venture Housing Program. This will target single people. Suitable land is being sought for this project. In addition, the Department of Housing and Works has introduced a Homeless Helpline, so that people who are homeless can make contact and discuss their housing needs. The Helpline has had significant success in finding accommodation for many homeless people.
The Department has plans to construct a new 40 bed lodging house in the inner city area through its Joint Venture Housing Program. This will target single people. Suitable land is being sought for this project. In addition, the Department of Housing and Works has introduced a Homeless Helpline, so that people who are homeless can make contact and discuss their housing needs. The Helpline has had significant success in finding accommodation for many homeless people.
In addition, the Department of Housing and Works has introduced a Homeless Helpline, so that people who are homeless can make contact and discuss their housing needs. The Helpline has had significant success in finding accommodation for many homeless people.
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