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St Pat’s receives $22m funding

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St Patrick's Community Support Centre has raised $22 million to build a new support centre and housing for people experiencing homelessness.

St Pat’s receives $7.5m from state govt

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The state government has contributed $7.5 million towards a St Patrick's Community Support Centre project to build social housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Demand stretches charity services

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The rising cost of living has flooded charitable organisations with those in need of a range of support services.

Freo’s Long Table Dinner big on support

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St Pat's marks 50 years as its fundraiser with the National Hotel passes $550,000 in donations.

2022 RISE winners unveiled

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Steel Blue, Mader and Foodbank WA were among the winners of the 2022 RISE Business Awards.

Call for business leaders to help end homelessness

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Newly appointed boss of the WA Alliance to End Homelessness David Pearson said it was not ‘normal' for a city like Perth to have high numbers of people experiencing homelessness.

Delving into meaningful data

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While larger charities devote resources to measuring their impact, many smaller organisations don't necessarily have the capacity.

St Pat’s to lead homelessness services in Perth’s south

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St Patrick's Community Support Centre will receive $2.4 million to deliver accommodation and services to people experiencing homelessness in Mandurah and Rockingham.

Rethinking the blueprint to house the homeless

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From advertiser to architect, Michelle Blakeley is at the forefront of a new housing solution tackling homelessness.

Hope for Freo's tent city

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Community organisations are stepping up to resolve the homelessness crisis in Fremantle, with a number of local people in need offered accommodation in recent days.

Residents speak from Freo's tent city

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Fremantle's tent city has become a political battleground this week, but community members have stories which are deeper than the soundbites.

St Pat’s program feeds Fremantle opportunity

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A bright idea cooked up in the early stages of the pandemic has provided 34,000 meals for people in need, while also supporting local hospitality venues.

Funding boost for charities

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The federal government will provide $100 million to more than 300 charities, Minderoo Foundation committed $5 million to community initiatives, and Gina Rinehart donated $6 million to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia over the weekend to help charities meet increased demand.

Online hub for homeseekers

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Iain Shields is acutely aware of the challenges around social housing, having experienced them personally in the UK and then in a professional capacity in Australia.

Choirs call for support

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Two WA choirs that provide a break for people living with disadvantage are at risk of being wound-up if they don't secure sponsorship.

Homeless crackdown concerns

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An initiative aimed at stamping out begging will redirect funds to a Fremantle homeless shelter, but concerns it doesn't address root issues remain.

Freo council cracks down on louts, scammers

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Complaints about anti-social behaviour in Fremantle have prompted the council to enact a zero-tolerance strategy that will include more police patrols, better lighting and a crackdown on begging.

Michael Piu

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Michael PiuChief operations officerSt Patrick's Community Support Centre