The state government has awarded Anglicare WA the funding to expand its delivery of Housing First Support Services (HFSS) in the Greater Bunbury Region.
The $3.1 million funding will increase case management capacity and expand outreach responses in Bunbury and its surrounds.
HFSS provides tailored support for people experiencing homelessness by linking them to accommodation and appropriate support services, including employment, health, mental health, financial management and social support.
This funding delivers on the state government’s 2025 election commitment to expand HFSS in Bunbury and adds to the $15.7 million investment to expand HFSS in Rockingham, Geraldton, Bunbury and the Perth metropolitan region and establish a new service in Albany.
“Housing First Support Services are crucial in supporting people experiencing homelessness transition back into secure, long-term accommodation,” Homelessness Minister Matthew Swinbourn said. “Our government took a commitment to the last election to expand this service in Bunbury, and we are delivering upon that commitment. We know that these types of services transform lives and provide serious, long-term solutions for people who are experiencing homelessness.”
According to Minister Matthew Swinbourn, this commitment is just one part of the state government’s $5.8 billion commitment towards housing and homelessness measures.
“Helping Western Australians experiencing homelessness into secure, long-term accommodation is a key priority of the Cook Government,” South West Minister and Bunbury MLA Don Punch said. “This funding will allow Anglicare WA to not only increase its ability to support those in need but also reach others in the Greater Bunbury Region by linking them with essential services.”
Meanwhile, Anglicare WA is pleased with the announcement to increase funding to the Keny Miya Housing First Support Service.
“This will allow us to respond to need in areas outside Bunbury city, recognising the intense homelessness and housing pressure in the South West,” Anglicare WA CEO Mark Glasson said. “Housing First approaches are essential to ending homelessness in WA, and this much-welcome investment will ensure more people experiencing sleeping rough can secure suitable housing as soon as possible, as well as receive support to maintain long-term, stable tenancies.”
The Keny Miya Housing First Support Service team also welcomes the expansion of the program in the region.
“This will allow us the capacity to grow and have a greater scope to reach those most vulnerable in our community, walking alongside people in their journeys to hope and healing,” Housing First Support Service Bunbury Team Leader Liz Larkin said.
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