The project includes a $7.5 million contribution from the Cook Government to fund 28 new social homes on the site, providing long term housing for people exiting homelessness in the form of self-contained apartments.
In partnership with the Equity Project and St Vincent de Paul Society WA, the Valuing Children Initiative is holding this lunchtime event as part of Homelessness Week 2024.
Identitywa recognises the importance of accessibility and ageing in place and is addressing this with the inclusion of features such as master sized bedrooms with ensuites, spacious communal areas, wide doorways and corridors, as well as the integration of assistive technology and security features.
In a memorable speech for the inaugural St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, former Federal politician Ken Wyatt spoke of his own personal challenges of growing up in an indigenous family, encouraging those present to heed the timeless wisdom of Australia’s first saint.
Speaking at the 2023 Archbishop Annual Christmas Appeal launch, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has drawn on the message of Pope Francis who reminded Catholics around the world,
‘Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor’.
Held in conjunction with the Applecross Parish Modern Slavery Project, the Project has two aims: to raise awareness of modern slavery among parishioners and the local community and to mitigate the risk of modern slavery in the supply chains of the current suppliers used by the parish.
Attended by student representatives from 25 schools, the Secondary Schools Forum for LifeLink Day was held at Aranmore Catholic College and livestreamed to Catholic schools across the Archdiocese.
St Vincent De Paul Society Swan Region Conference President Vivian D’Almeida speaks about the recent commissioning’s and milestones held Sunday 19 March – the first celebration in two years.
The Fremantle based homelessness support service has experienced unprecedented demand for its services, particularly basics such as meals, food vouchers and hampers.