To facilitate engagement, alignment and collaborative opportunities the Alliance has established a series of ongoing opportunities for a broad range of stakeholders to engage and contribute to implementing the 10-Year WA Strategy to End Homelessness.
To facilitate engagement, alignment and collaborative opportunities the Alliance has established a series of ongoing opportunities for a broad range of stakeholders to engage and contribute to implementing the 10-Year WA Strategy to End Homelessness.
The Strategy | Click the Document
The Strategy | Click the Document
The WA Alliance Partners
The WAAEH partners, known as the Collaborative Lead Group (CLG), are a group of motivated CEOs, executives and community leaders committed to ending homelessness. As a collective impact alliance, the partners play a governance role, steering the work and priorities of the Alliance. The Group approves any strategic decisions and is accountable for the delivery of the Strategy.
An advisory committee, known as the Alliance Steering Committee (ASC), is nominated by the Collaborative Lead Group to provide strategic direction (guidance) and oversight to activities undertaken by the WA Alliance to drive the outcomes of the Strategy. The Steering Committee is made up of members from the Collaborative Lead Group and must include one representative from the backbone (Shelter WA) and ‘lived experience’ representatives.
We welcome both organisations and individuals to partner with The Alliance to share their expertise and enthusiasm in ending homelessness in Western Australia. If you agree and commit to our Vision and Principles please fill out this brief online form and your application will be presented to the Steering Committee for approval.
Meet the current members of the Alliance Steering Committee.
Philippa Boldy, Anglicare
Philippa is Director of Services at Anglicare WA and has over 20 years of experience in the Western Australian community services sector, focusing on youth work, youth justice, homelessness, community development, outreach & mental health service delivery and leadership
Jacqueline Clay, Sisters of St John of God
Philippa is Director of Services at Anglicare WA and has over 20 years of experience in the Western Australian community services sector, focusing on youth work, youth justice, homelessness, community development, outreach & mental health service delivery and leadership
Allan Connolly, Kommuniti
Allan was happily living the dream when suddenly his 37-year-old wife was diagnosed with cancer and given three months to live. Three years later Allan became homeless with his young daughters. Today, his Lived Experience out of homelessness is helping lead the way in co-designing strategies to end homelessness. He's worked with Joondalup and Wanneroo Councils on their homelessness plans and was responsible for the ABS rough sleeper count on Census night 2021. Allan is the Founder and Managing Director of Kommuniti HQ.
Prof. Paul Flatau, Centre for Social Impact
Paul is the Chair in Social Investment and Impact and Director of the Centre for Social Impact at the UWA Business School. Paul has over 60 publications in the fields of economics and social policy and has an excellent track record in applying for and winning external national competitive research grants.
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Michael Piu, St Patrick's Community Support Centre
Michael is the CEO of St Patrick’s Community Support Centre, and has had over 20 years of association with St Patrick’s and the sector. Michael works to break down the stereotypes surrounding homelessness in WA; engaging all sectors of our community including business and government, and advocating the importance of collaboration and engagement in working towards the goal of ending homelessness. Michael has extensive experience in leadership,including currently as Deputy Chair of Shelter WA and Board Member of WACOSS
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Mark Slattery, RUAH Community Services
I was appointed as the Executive Manager Services at Ruah Community Services in 2019 for Housing and Homelessness, Family Domestic Violence and Mental Health and Wellness. I have over 30 years’ experience in both NfPs and Government position that allows to understand the different aspects of the community sector. I am a strong advocate for people experiencing homelessness and want to end homelessness.
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Chrissie Smith, Vinnies
Chrissie Smith, is currently the Executive Manager of Specialist Community Services for St Vincent De Paul WA a portfolio consisting of Homelessness Services, Mental Health Service and Housing Plus. Chrissie has worked in Community Services for the majority of her working career in various sectors and roles and began her career in the Disability sector, moved to the Aged Care sector completing assessments for individuals living in the community before commencing in the Homelessness Sector where she has worked for the last 12 years in various capacities.
Kath Snell, Shelter WA
Kath became Shelter WA’s CEO in October 2022. Before that she spent four years as CEO of Volunteer Task Force, and helped drive the merger to become Chorus. Kath moved to CEO of United Way WA in 2017, and developed social engagement programs for those living in disadvantage as part of United Way WA’s offering. She is currently Chair of Orana House, Women’s Refuge.
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Kath became Shelter WA’s CEO in October 2022. Before that she spent four years as CEO of Volunteer Task Force, and helped drive the merger to become Chorus. Kath moved to CEO of United Way WA in 2017, and developed social engagement programs for those living in disadvantage as part of United Way WA’s offering. She is currently Chair of Orana House, Women’s Refuge.
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Leah Watkins, Housing Choices
Leah is Manager of Tenant Engagement and Capacity Building at Housing Choices where she is responsible for ensuring tenant voices are heard and used to influence service delivery. She has over 30 years’ experience in the homelessness sector including frontline services, consultancy, information systems, and collective impact projects. She is internationally accredited in Housing First training and is passionate about using Housing First and other evidence-based approaches to end homelessness.
Someone Else, Youth Affairs Council Western Australia
Leah is Manager of Tenant Engagement and Capacity Building at Housing Choices where she is responsible for ensuring tenant voices are heard and used to influence service delivery. She has over 30 years’ experience in the homelessness sector including frontline services, consultancy, information systems, and collective impact projects. She is internationally accredited in Housing First training and is passionate about using Housing First and other evidence-based approaches to end homelessness.