St. Bartholomew’s House - Reconnecting lives

Contact Us

78 Brown St East Perth WA 6004
Phone: 08 9323 5100
Fax: 08 9325 3699
Email: admin@stbarts.org.au
Web: http://www.stbarts.org.au

Our Mission

St Bartholomew’s House provides community based support, accommodation and assistance to homeless individuals, and establishes partnerships with individuals and other organisations to eliminate or reduce homelessness.

Over 45 years of St Bartholomew's House

1963
St. Bartholomew’s House was established at the Rectory of St Bartholomew’s Church in Kensington Street, East Perth. The House fulfilled a vital role in giving assistance and shelter to 20 men in crisis and need within the Perth area. Initially, mattresses were placed on the floor of the Church Hall behind the Rectory and facilities were primitive.
2010
St. Bartholomew’s House (St Bart’s) now provides accommodation services and support for over 3,500 people each year. People are accommodated in single or shared bedrooms, units or houses. The aim of St Bart’s is to prepare people who are experiencing homelessness for independent living in the community.

Homeless & Transitional Support Services (HTSS)

Men only - Single and shared supported accommodation, including meals and laundry facilities.

Homeless and Transitional Support Services provides 24-hour accommodation and support for men over 18 years who are experiencing a life crisis and/or are at risk of homelessness.

The accommodation buildings used for this program are known as the Claisebrook, Lawson and the Peter Hodge Units.

Clients are admitted off the street, from other agencies or referred through hospital and treatment centres.

Aged Care Program

James Watson Hostel

Men only - Low-care hostel accommodation for 20 residents (19 permanent residents & 1 respite bed)

Residents must be socially or financially disadvantaged and be assessed as requiring residential care by the Aged Care Assessment Team.

Accredited under the Aged Care Act 1997.

Noel Bodycoat Care

Men and women

Community aged care support for people living in rented accommodation.

Consumers must be socially or financially disadvantaged and be assessed as requiring community care by the Aged Care Assessment Team.

Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA) Program

Men and women

Provides assistance for frail, low income older people who are renting, live in insecure housing or who are homeless, to remain in the community through accessing appropriate housing linked community aged care.

Referral process - prematurely aged, over 50 years, frail, low income and in insecure accommodation or homeless.

Mental Health Programs

Mental Health Crisis Units (MHCU)

Men and women

Three locations; Cannington, Midland and Kwinana, each location accommodates 6 people.

Each unit is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides crisis, respite and interim accommodation for people with mental illnesses.

Consumers may stay up to 3 months. This period may be extended at Kwinana subject to negotiation and additional mental health input.

Case manager referrals are required.

Community Supported Residential Units (CSRU)

Men and women

St Bart’s new and innovative long term supported accommodation service for people with mental health disorders.

Located at four sites across the metro area; Bentley, Kelmscott, Stirling and Middle Swan.

Each complex can house up to 25 people in a mix of one, two and three bedroom units.

Staff are on site 24 hours, 7 days per week and provide each resident with 2-4 hours support a day.

Referrals organised via Liaison Officer of local mental health service.

Housing Programs

Independent Living Program (ILP)

Men and women

St. Bartholomew’s House head leases properties from the Department of Housing to provide long-term supported accommodation options for adults with a mental illness to live independently in the community.

Referrals are required from Mental Health Clinics, private Psychiatrists or a General Practitioner.

Exit Housing Program (EXIT)

Provides accommodation for people who have been a client of the HTSS or who are currently a NBC client and are able to live independently with some support.

Minimal support continues to be given until clients can move to public or private rental accommodation.

Referral through St Bartholomew’s House internal programs; HTSS, NBC or ACHA.

Employment and Volunteering Opportunities

For details of current opportunities please contact our administration. Ph: (08) 9323 5121 Fax: (08) 9325 3699 Email: admin@stbarts.org.au