More social homes will be added in Geraldton and will be managed by a Community Housing Organisation through a Supportive Landlord Model (SLM) approach to provide permanent stable housing for people rough sleeping.
Djuripiny Mia has successfully piloted the model under a landmark partnership with a community housing provider to deliver 100 social homes across Perth, Peel, and Bunbury. Since its inception, the program has delivered 75 social homes, and is accommodating more than 110 people who were experiencing chronic rough sleeping.
The model aligns with the Housing First Approach, which prioritises getting vulnerable people into permanent housing and then focusing on the necessary support services.
In December 2023, Geraldton became the third Australian and second West Australian community to achieve a measurable reduction in street homelessness as part of the Advance to Zero campaign, a national initiative of more than 30 communities working to address homelessness.
The $5.2 million commitment is part of the State Government’s $49 million investment to expand the successful model to more regions across Western Australia, with a Registration of Interest calling for interested Community Housing Organisations recently held.
