Homelessness
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Children and young people who experience homelessness are particularly vulnerable.
It is vital that their views are heard and responded to in a practical way so programs and services that support their wellbeing can be improved and better targeted.
For up to date information refer to the Commissioner's Indicators of Wellbeing data resource.
Reports
Policy and support needs of independent homeless young people 12-15 years: Service providers' perceptions
A report prepared for the Commissioner for Children and Young People WA by Edith Cowan University
Policy and support needs of independent homeless young people 12-15 years: Young people’s voices
A report prepared for the Commissioner for Children and Young People WA by Edith Cowan University
Literature review – Homelessness in young people aged under 16 years
Literature review – Children who are homeless with their family
Policy briefs
Housing and homelessness: The impact on the wellbeing of WA children and young people
Developed from the Commissioner's 2014 Wellbeing Monitoring Framework
Submissions
Submission to Department of Communities - 10-Year Strategy on Homelessness, December 2018
The Commissioner's submission on the strategy to help ensure it addresses homelessness for children and young people and their families.
Submission to the Department of Housing, November 2009
Housing 2020: Future Directions for Affordable Housing
Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family Community Housing and Youth, August 2009
Inquiry into the principles and service standards for new homelessness legislation
Submission to the Minister for Housing and the Status of Women, July 2008
Why Way Home?: A New Approach to Homelessness
More information
Media, Picturing homelessness: Perth teen uses photography to focus eyes on young people
ABC Online – 6 August 2015
Events
Vulnerability Speaker Series 2018
The series brings together national and distinguished WA leaders to explore new approaches to address the challenges facing vulnerable WA children and young people and inform effective responses.
Home is Where My Heart Is
Home Is Where My Heart provides young people who have experienced homelessness with an opportunity to express themselves and their views through photography.
