Perth’s largest provider of primary healthcare services to people who are homeless or marginally housed.
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Adult Services
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Health and Homelessness
Being homeless is associated with higher morbidity, reduced life expectancy and greater usage of acute health services.
Homelessness and health
Homelessness has a significant impact on health. People experiencing homelessness are more likely to experience chronic illness, mental ill health, trauma, injury and other complex health conditions. Without stable housing, it can be difficult to manage existing health issues, recover from illness or access ongoing healthcare.
In 2024–25, almost 289,000 people were assisted by specialist homelessness services across Australia. During the same period, around 129,000 requests for assistance could not be met because services did not have the capacity to provide support.
These figures highlight the ongoing need for accessible healthcare and housing support. At Homeless Healthcare, we work alongside people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to improve health outcomes through free, trauma-informed healthcare and outreach services.
Our Impact
27,000
Consultations with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness is 2025.
47%
Reduction in Emergency Department use for people supported at our Respite Centre.
$4.6 million
Cost-saving for the Department of Health in the first year of operation of our Royal Perth Hospital Homeless team.
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- Dr Andrew Davies