A Safe Night Space for vulnerable people will close at the end of the monthThe government says it wants the centre to stay open
"We know physical violence, and particularly sexual assault, for women who are sleeping rough … the probability is really, really high."About 30 each night have been able to shelter in the Rod Evans Community Centre in East Perth after it was transformed into a Safe Night Space for the women.The City of Perth initially gave the organisation the building and funded it for two years, before extending it for an additional six months earlier this year.
referring to a spate of alleged murders in recent months suspected to be linked to domestic violence. "We have seen extra beds in the city, but they're all being utilised," ShelterWA's CEO Ms Snell said. "All tiers of government – that's local, state and federal – have a responsibility when it comes to an issue as complex as homelessness."