❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks data on the availability of homelessness support accommodation beds for specific vulnerable cohorts. The answer provides a breakdown of bed numbers for each group.
AnsweredQoN 5510Legislative Assembly
Asked
25 September 2019
Member
Portfolio
Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to homelessness support accommodation in Western Australia, and ask how many beds are available to support the following cohorts: (a) People fleeing domestic violence; (b) Young people; (c) Older adults; (d) LGBTQI+; and (e) Young single women?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
29 October 2019
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services
Response time
8 days
In 2019–20 there are 1,220 beds available for homeless support accommodation. The following beds are specifically available for the identified cohorts:
a) 298 beds are available for people fleeing domestic violence
b) 177 beds are available for young people aged 15 to 25 years
c) Older adults are able to access homeless support accommodation available to adults
d) four beds are prioritised for LGBTQI+ young people but can be used for other young people if capacity permits, and
e) 14 beds are available for young single women.
a) 298 beds are available for people fleeing domestic violence
b) 177 beds are available for young people aged 15 to 25 years
c) Older adults are able to access homeless support accommodation available to adults
d) four beds are prioritised for LGBTQI+ young people but can be used for other young people if capacity permits, and
e) 14 beds are available for young single women.
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