St Patrick's Community Support Centre
St Patrick's Community Support Centre Limited (ABN: 74116106275RR0001), commonly known as St Pat's, is a nonprofit organisation providing homelessness support services and community housing in Fremantle and Perth's south metropolitan region, including Rockingham and Mandurah, Western Australia. Established over five decades ago, the organisation focuses on immediate care and long-term solutions for people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage, offering services to individuals aged 16 years and older.

Services

St Pat's delivers holistic support, including emergency relief, transitional and long-term accommodation, health and dental care access, crisis intervention, and social inclusion programs. Specialised assistance covers mental health support, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, youth-specific services (15–25 years), and Aboriginal support. Outreach teams operate across Perth's southern suburbs, while its Fremantle Community Centre provides meals, showers, and essential daytime resources.

Key Initiatives

Recent projects include a youth homelessness program funded by the Fremantle Foundation and the development of 28 government-supported homes in Fremantle. The organisation's Engagement Hub, backed by Fremantle Dockers players, offers enhanced support spaces. St Pat's also expanded its housing stock through donations, such as a Fremantle property gifted by the Sapienza family.

Governance and Reach

As a registered charity, St Pat's operates with a focus on crisis-to-housing pathways, combining accommodation with healthcare and social services. Annual reports highlight its 50th-anniversary activities in 2023, reflecting its enduring community role. The organisation participates in Homelessness Week events nationally, advocating for systemic solutions to housing insecurity.

St Pat's collaborates with government bodies, local donors, and volunteers to address homelessness through direct service delivery and housing development, aiming to reduce long-term disadvantage in Western Australia.

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