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
Advance to Zero
Advance to Zero
Housing First Resources
“In the Housing First model, a dwelling is not a reward that a homeless person receives once their life is back on track. Instead, a dwelling is the foundation on which the rest of life is put back together. When a person has a roof securely over their head it is easier for them to focus on solving their other problems.” (Y-Saatio, 2017)
The principles and approach of Housing First underpin a large part of our Strategy to End Homelessness in WA. In early 2019, we commissioned the development of some early-stage exploration into this approach in the WA setting, including the creation of a number of resources for the community sector and others working to end homelessness.
Housing First Principles for Australia
The Housing First Principles for Australia have been developed to promote the implementation of Housing First Australia-wide. The principles were adapted from those in the United States, Canada, Europe and England. This consistent and locally relevant set of principles is intended to be used in the Australian context to train staff, and to design services that use a Housing First approach. Developed by Rosie Dodd (Launch Housing), Natasha Rodrigues (Micah Projects), Tamara Sequeira (Homelessness NSW), and Leah Watkins (Ruah Community Services).
Housing First: The answer to the question...
This discussion paper provides the history and background of Housing First from around the world before offering guiding principles and questions for Perth to consider in order to transition to a housing led system. Written by Niall Rhatigan and Elsie Blay.
Housing First: Printable Resources
This discussion paper provides the history and background of Housing First from around the world before offering guiding principles and questions for Perth to consider in order to transition to a housing led system. Written by Niall Rhatigan and Elsie Blay.
International Research & Examples
Housing First Ireland
This presentation was prepared for Homelessness Week 2019 in Western Australia. Bob Jordan is the Housing First National Director at Dublin City Council. It provides insights into Housing First and how it was implemented in Dublin.
A Home of Your Own Handbook
Y-Foundation
This book describes in detail why Finland has become the only EU country where homelessness is on the decline. It also gives voice to the people who now have homes in supported housing units or scattered housing.
Housing First or Housing Led? The current picture of Housing First in England
Homeless Link, 2015
This report summarises evidence about the scale of the current use of Housing First in England, how it is funded, and the challenges and opportunities for rolling it out on a national scale. It finally examines the gaps in current evidence, policy and practice that could be addressed to help Housing First be credible housing solution to people experiencing multiple disadvantage across England.
Housing First Checklist
United States Interagency Council on Homelessness
This checklist was designed to help you make a quick assessment of whether and to what degree housing programs — and entire systems — are employing a Housing First approach. Robust tools and instruments are available elsewhere to quantitatively measure program quality and fidelity to Housing First.
Useful Links
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Pathway Housing First
[https://www.pathwayshousingfirst.org]
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RainCity Housing First (including videos and workshop resources)
[https://www.raincityhousing.org/social-impact/innovations/#housing-first-scroll]
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Housing First Canada
[https://www.homelesshub.ca/HousingFirstCanada]
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The Alex, Canada
[https://www.thealex.ca/housing-programs/]
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Y-Foundation
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Housing First Scotland
[https://www.housingfirst.scot/]
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Housing First UK
[https://hfe.homeless.org.uk/]
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Housing First Ireland