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Evaluation

Findings from the 50 Lives 50 Homes program: final evaluation report 2022

The '50 Lives' program pioneered the launch of 'Housing First' into the homelessness service system and onto the political agenda in Western Australia in late 2015. Fast forward to this final evaluation report, and the '50 Lives' collective impact program has supported nearly 300 people...
Report

Ending homelessness in Australia: an evidence and policy deep dive

This report contributes to the research and evidence base for ending homelessness using an ending homelessness model built around addressing drivers of homelessness, meeting the direct needs of those experiencing homelessness, increasing the supply of social and affordable housing and supporting the enabling environment.
Report

The Western Australian Alliance to End Homelessness: Ending homelessness in Western Australia 2021

This report builds on the Centre for Social Impact's previous work by presenting an updated analysis of homelessness in Western Australia.
Journal article

Wongee Mia: an innovative family-centred approach to addressing Aboriginal housing needs and preventing eviction in Australia

This paper is about an initiative emerging out of Perth (Western Australia) which is taking a different approach to addressing Aboriginal homelessness.
Evaluation

50 Lives 50 Homes: a housing first response to ending homelessness in Perth

This is the third report from the independent evaluation of '50 Lives 50 Homes' being undertaken by the University of Western Australia. This report provides an in-depth examination of housing outcomes and tenancy retention, and reports on changes in hospital use and justice system contacts...