A hundred properties will be acquired to house rough sleepers in Perth and surrounds, as part of a $24 million package announced by the state government.

Rough sleepers will be removed from the street and placed directly into the 'permanent' public housing, skipping the sometimes years-long waiting list altogether.

But Homelessness Minister John Carey says although the housing-first approach works around the world, it wouldn't solve all the problems.

"Intensive wrap-around support with access to services is also required," he told the boys.

A hundred properties will be acquired to house rough sleepers in Perth and surrounds, as part of a $24 million package announced by the state government.
Rough sleepers will be removed from the street and placed directly into the 'permanent' public housing, skipping the sometimes years-long waiting list altogether.
But Homelessness Minister John Carey says although the housing-first approach works around the world, it wouldn't solve all the problems.
"Intensive wrap-around support with access to services is also required," he told the boys.

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