- Expression of interest now open to deliver outreach support for people experiencing homelessness in Perth metropolitan
- Shortlisted Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations or registered Aboriginal businesses have been invited to apply
- Co-ordinated outreach services to deliver support across the Perth metro
The Cook Government has today released an expression of interest (EOI) seeking service providers to deliver outreach support services for people experiencing homelessness in the Perth metropolitan area.
The outreach service will support highly vulnerable people with complex needs and assist them to transition from homelessness into safe accommodation and housing.
The restricted EOI is seeking Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) or registered Aboriginal businesses to deliver the service. The restricted EOI process is a part of the Whole of Government ACCO Strategy to deliver culturally responsive and secure services that empower Aboriginal people.
The successful respondents will deliver culturally appropriate outreach and intensive support for people who are experiencing chronic rough sleeping and connect them directly with specialist support services.
For more information visit: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-communities/office-of-homelessness and https://www.tenders.wa.gov.au/
As stated by Housing and Homelessness Minister John Carey:
"The Cook Government is investing a record $4.5 billion in housing and homelessness measures.
"Under our Government, we've provided significant funding boosts, including an expansion of assertive outreach in key locations across the Perth CBD, Midland, Joondalup, Stirling, Rockingham, Mandurah and Fremantle areas.
"Co-ordinated outreach services play an essential role in helping people who are experiencing chronic homelessness by connecting them with intensive wrap around support services and safe accommodation or housing.
"We're committed to empowering Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and registered Aboriginal businesses to deliver culturally appropriate support services."
