- Cook Labor Government providing $15 million to
support delivery of 56 new social housing apartments in East Perth
- Development to provide long-term housing for people
on the social housing waitlist
- Accessible, purpose-built homes to be delivered by
community housing provider St Bart's Housing
- Cook Labor
Government ensuring every Western Australian has a home.
The Cook Labor Government is supporting the delivery of 56 new social
housing apartments in East Perth that will provide safe, secure and stable
housing for Western Australians.
Registered Community Housing Provider St Bart's Housing has received a
$15 million capital grant from the Cook Labor Government to deliver an
eight-storey development, which will provide 56 one-bedroom, one-bathroom
apartments.
The project is also supported by a $10.6 million commitment from the Albanese
Government through the Housing Australia Future Fund.
The project will be built by Georgiou Group and will be delivered to the
Silver Level Livable Housing Australia design standard.
The ground floor of the residential tower will include a lobby, office
accommodation, and other functional areas to support residents and the broader
community.
The Albanese Government will also contribute a further $30 million for a
new 80-bed aged care facility, to provide care for older Western Australians
with a history of homelessness.
The Cook Labor Government,
through Lotterywest, will also be contributing $4.5 million towards the internal and external communal spaces
within the purpose-built residential aged care setting.
St Bart's has been a leading not-for-profit provider of accommodation
and outreach services for vulnerable Western Australians experiencing or at
risk of homelessness, mental health challenges, trauma, and hardship for more
than 60 years.
The site is located close to public transport, community services,
Claisebrook Cove on the Swan River, and Royal Perth Hospital.
Upon completion, this development will add to the more than 4,200 social
homes delivered through the WA Labor Government's record $10.8 billion
investment in housing measures since 2021.
Comments attributed to Housing and Works Minister and Perth MLA John
Carey:
"This development will provide 56 more social homes for Western
Australians who need housing support.
"By investing $15 million in this project, we are supporting the
delivery of modern, accessible homes close to the city with strong links to transport,
health services, and amenities.
"It's part of a record $10.8 billion spend on housing since 2021, with
thousands of social homes already delivered."
Comments attributed to Homelessness Minister Matthew Swinbourn:
"The Cook Labor Government is committed to working closely with the
community housing sector to increase the supply of social housing and deliver
more housing options for vulnerable Western Australians.
"St Bart's has a long history of supporting vulnerable people in our
community, and this project will enable the organisation to expand its capacity
to provide long-term housing for those experiencing housing insecurity.
"I also welcome the commencement of construction on a facility that will
meet the needs of older Western Australians that have had a history of
homelessness. We know that this cohort of people often face difficulties in
mainstream aged care facilities, so having this 80-bed aged care facility
designed to meet their needs will see better outcomes for this vulnerable group."
Comments attributed to Aged Care and Seniors and Women's Minister
Simone McGurk:
"A concerning trend we are seeing around the country is the growing
number of older women facing housing insecurity and homelessness.
"We are pleased to be able to work with St
Bart's to deliver safe and secure housing for vulnerable Western Australians.
"As well as providing
housing, this project's delivery of appropriate residential aged care will
ensure older Western Australians who have been homeless or are at risk of
homelessness can age with dignity, in safety, and with specialised care."
Comments attributed to
Federal Member for Perth Patrick Gorman:
"Hearing Andrew's story,
a resident at St Bart's in East Perth, showed exactly why secure housing
matters.
"Labor is proud to
partner with St Bart's and the WA Government to deliver this commitment for
Perth.
"Building more homes is
one of the biggest challenges facing our country. Today's milestone shows the
Albanese Labor Government is delivering the real change Australia needs.
"Every Australian
deserves the chance to age with dignity. That is why our government is
investing in a new 80-bed aged care facility. Protecting our most vulnerable
Australians."
Comments
attributed to St Bart's CEO Samantha Drury:
"These projects represent
St Bart's vision: to walk beside people experiencing, or at risk of,
homelessness and create places where they can belong, heal, and age with
dignity.
"Thank you to the
Albanese Australian Government and the Cook State Government for your major
commitment and investment towards social housing and aged care and making these
projects possible."
