Question on Notice regarding a reported increase in unaccompanied children and young people experiencing homelessness in WA, seeking data on service provision and ministerial action. The answer refers to another question.

✅ AnsweredQoN 1886Legislative Assembly
Asked
10 March 2026
Answered
14 April 2026
Response Time
5 days
Portfolio: the Environment; Community Services; Homelessness

Question

I refer to the statistics reported by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare on 4 December 2025 relating to the number of unaccompanied children and young people experiencing homelessness in WA, showing a 17% increase over the last 12 months:(a) How many unaccompanied children and young people presented to WA homelessness services on an average night in 2025;(b) How many funded specialist homelessness beds for young people were available on an average night in 2025;(c) Further to (b), how many of these were in services designed for adults;(d) What actions is the Minister taking to address this issue; and(e) Will the 5-year action plan address this crisis?

Answer

Refer to the Answer provided to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 1885.

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