Shelter WA

Shelter WA Shelter WA believes that everyone has a right to a place to call home.

Shelter WA believes that everyone has a right to a place to call home.

- Shelter WA is the peak body in Western Australia that advocates for social and affordable housing and ending homelessness.

- We understand issues through research and consultation.

- We enable our members, sector and partners to build capacity through training, resources, events and projects.

- We lead system reform throu

gh advocacy, collaboration and representation.

- We work with our members and others, to provide a strong voice and lead the development of an effective housing system. Shelter WA brings together a strong coalition committed to diverse and affordable housing choice for all, with a particular focus on housing for people on very low to moderate incomes and groups that experience housing insecurity. Shelter WA undertakes research, engagement, policy development and strong advocacy to drive solutions to build an effective housing system and alleviate housing-related poverty.

WA Day takes place on the first Monday in June each year and in 2026 that's today, June 1.It’s a day to celebrate all We...
01/06/2026

WA Day takes place on the first Monday in June each year and in 2026 that's today, June 1.

It’s a day to celebrate all Western Australians, recognising our Aboriginal history, early European settlers and the many from all over the world who have made, and continue to make, Western Australia their home.

It’s a day for each of us to reflect and celebrate all the great things about our people, our lifestyle, our culture and our potential.

“One‑ and two‑bedroom homes account for 52% of all unhosted Airbnbs.”These are the homes most needed by single people, o...
01/06/2026

“One‑ and two‑bedroom homes account for 52% of all unhosted Airbnbs.”

These are the homes most needed by single people, older women and low‑income renters - yet they’re being pulled out of the rental market at scale.

Our report found:
- 5,445 one‑ and two‑bedroom homes are listed as Airbnbs
- Only 840 of these homes exist as private rentals
- That means almost 7 small Airbnbs for every 1 small rental
- One‑bedroom Airbnbs: 2,735 vs only 346 rentals
- Two‑bedroom Airbnbs: 2,720 vs only 494 rentals

These smaller dwellings are essential for affordability and diversity, and they’re disappearing into the short‑stay market faster than any other home type.

Read the full report: https://www.shelterwa.org.au/our-work/short-term-rental-accommodation-report-death-by-10000-cuts/

Yesterday we released the May edition of our e-newsletter, Inside Housing.In this edition you'll find🔸project updates 🔸...
29/05/2026

Yesterday we released the May edition of our e-newsletter, Inside Housing.

In this edition you'll find

🔸project updates
🔸Shelter WA news
🔸budget news from the State and Federal budgets
🔸sector news
🔸events and upcoming opportunities!

Access the latest edition at https://www.shelterwa.org.au/inside-housing-shelter-wa-e-news-may-2026/

“Airbnbs have cannibalised our last remaining affordable suburbs.”WA’s affordable rentals are disappearing... and fast.O...
28/05/2026

“Airbnbs have cannibalised our last remaining affordable suburbs.”

WA’s affordable rentals are disappearing... and fast.
Of 3,753 private rentals, only:
- 151 were under $400/week
- 381 were under $500/week
Across 90 suburbs, only 21 had any rentals in this range.

And the most shocking finding?
For every one rental under $400, there were between 2.5 and 291 Airbnbs.

Short‑stay accommodation is wiping out WA’s remaining affordable housing options, right where they’re needed most.

Read the full report: https://www.shelterwa.org.au/our-work/short-term-rental-accommodation-report-death-by-10000-cuts/

It’s always valuable to bring the Shelter WA team together and yesterday we all participated in an interactive workshop ...
27/05/2026

It’s always valuable to bring the Shelter WA team together and yesterday we all participated in an interactive workshop focused on strengthening how we work together.

We reflected on the importance of staying curious as learners, and that trust really is the emotional lubricant of organisations, shaping our teamwork and getting the work done well.

Our influence and credibility are built through relationships and conversations, and this work starts from within.

Thank you to Dr Nicky Howe for guiding such a valuable session.

Today, May 27, marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week (NRW) across Australia. According to the NRW website ...
26/05/2026

Today, May 27, marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week (NRW) across Australia.

According to the NRW website at https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/

"The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

All In makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.

The theme also reminds us that reconciliation and advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights isn’t a passive activity, and it is not solely the responsibility of First Nations people, who have carried the weight of championing, explaining and acting for far too long.

Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us."

How can you get involved? Visit the events calendar at https://www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar/list/ and search based on your state to view what's happening.

There are also a range of resources available at https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/posters-resources/

Reconciliation Australia

“There were 13 regional areas with over 700 Airbnbs collectively — and ZERO long‑term rentals.”We mapped the ratio of Ai...
26/05/2026

“There were 13 regional areas with over 700 Airbnbs collectively — and ZERO long‑term rentals.”

We mapped the ratio of Airbnbs to private rentals across WA. The results are catastrophic:
- Statewide ratio: 2.8 Airbnbs for every 1 rental
- Regional WA: 15 Airbnbs per 1 rental
- Gingin: 201 Airbnbs, 0 rentals
- Denmark: 186 Airbnbs, 2 rentals
- Fremantle: 22 Airbnbs for every rental

We identify 45 “Pain Zones” where short‑stay accommodation has all but wiped out long‑term rental availability.

Housing availability isn’t just tight - in many communities, it’s vanishing entirely.

Read more in the full report: https://www.shelterwa.org.au/our-work/short-term-rental-accommodation-report-death-by-10000-cuts/

Help our community get counted this Census.Applications for Community Field Officers are now open in locations all over ...
25/05/2026

Help our community get counted this Census.
Applications for Community Field Officers are now open in locations all over Australia.

As a Community Field Officer, you’ll provide in-person support to diverse communities and groups to complete their Census form.
Help people feel safe and respected when participating in the Census.

Get your application in by 1 June 2026 to be considered in the first round of
recruitment. Find out more and apply now at www.census.abs.gov.au/jobs.

📋 Now Open │ Business Advisory Grants (BA) Approved Supplier List applicationsThe Community Housing Futures WA Program a...
22/05/2026

📋 Now Open │ Business Advisory Grants (BA) Approved Supplier List applications

The Community Housing Futures WA Program are now open for expressions of interest to join the Approved Supplier List for the Business Advisory Grants.

Are you a consultant, advisor or specialist practitioner working in finance, business planning, asset management, risk management or registration? We want to hear from you.

The Business Advisory Grants' Approved Supplier List is a pre-qualified register of advisors available to community housing organisations across Western Australia that have been awarded BA Grants through the CHFWA Program.

Being on the list means community housing organisations can find and engage you with confidence: knowing you’ve already been assessed against the program’s baseline standards.

Applications are open now and assessed on a rolling basis.

➡ Apply at https://chfwa.org.au/ba-approved-supplier-list-membership-application

“Just 20 neighbourhoods across WA account for 57% of all unhosted Airbnbs.”Short‑stay accommodation isn’t evenly spread....
21/05/2026

“Just 20 neighbourhoods across WA account for 57% of all unhosted Airbnbs.”

Short‑stay accommodation isn’t evenly spread. A small number of towns are carrying the bulk of WA’s Airbnb pressure.

Key findings from the report show:
- Busselton + Margaret River = nearly 1 in 4 Airbnbs in the state.
- In Perth, Inner Perth, Fremantle & Scarborough alone hold 1 in 10 Airbnbs.
- Regional hotspots dominate the top‑10 list.

When so much STRA activity concentrates in small communities, the impact on local housing becomes severe - and immediate.

Explore the full report: https://www.shelterwa.org.au/our-work/short-term-rental-accommodation-report-death-by-10000-cuts/

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Perth, WA
6000

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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