Accordwest welcomes Federal investment in housing for young Australians
Accordwest has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of more than $300 million through the Housing Australia Future Fund to deliver 520 homes for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness across Australia. The funding is expected to support more than 13,000 young Australians through a range of supported accommodation models. These include independent living … Read more
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Artist Expression of Interest
Create an artwork that tells a story of connection, courage and community. Accordwest is inviting Expressions of Interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create an original artwork that reflects our vision, mission and values while honouring the strength, resilience and stories of the communities we support. This commissioned artwork will become a … Read more
A Proud Step Forward in Partnership
Accordwest is proud to share the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Goomburrup Aboriginal Corporation, an important step in building a strong and respectful partnership grounded in shared values. Goomburrup Aboriginal Corporation represents the Wardandi Noongar people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Bunbury, or Goomburrup, is located, where these lands … Read more
WA State Budget 2026: Building Momentum for Housing and Homelessness Support
Accordwest has welcomed the 2026 WA State Budget, with strong investment in housing, homelessness services and early intervention creating a positive step forward for vulnerable Western Australians. The Budget reinforces a growing commitment to tackling housing instability and homelessness, while also creating opportunities to strengthen long-term outcomes, particularly in regional communities across the Southwest. Although … Read more
Accordwest’s response to WA’s proposed end to no‑grounds evictions
Changes proposed this week by the WA Government would see an end to “no‑grounds” evictions, giving renters more certainty and peace of mind. The reform, described as a “commonsense” response to ongoing housing pressures, would mean tenants can no longer be asked to leave their home without a clear reason. This would apply whether on … Read more
Christmas comes early to South Bunbury: Accordwest officially opens $5.84 million ‘Bunyap Rise’
Accordwest’s newly completed state-of-the-art transitional accommodation facility in South Bunbury, Bunyap Rise, officially opened with a celebratory event on December 18, 2025. Over 80 guests gathered at 15 Forrest Avenue for an official opening followed by a light lunch. Among those attending were Hon Matthew Swinbourn, Minister for Homelessness, Jaysen De San Migue, Mayor – … Read more
Advance to Zero: Accordwest expands, teams up with WAAEH to put Bunbury on a pathway to zero homelessness
Accordwest’s mission to make homelessness a rare, brief and non-recurring experience in the South West is riding a new wave of momentum on the back of an historic $92.2 million funding boost from the State Government designed to bolster homelessness services across Western Australia. The generous grants have enabled Accordwest to scale up its frontline … Read more
A line in the sand: Accordwest takes action to overcome homelessness in the South West
Symposium100 unlocks realistic solutions, establishes working group to move forward A bold vision to design, fund, and build at least 100 brand new social houses across the South West is another step closer to becoming a reality. This exciting initiative follows the alarming rise in rough sleeping in the South West, with a staggering 62.9% … Read more
“Side by Side” In the South West: Accordwest turns 40, begins search for stories that shaped us
For 40 years, Accordwest has been a beacon for hope and support in the South West, steadfast in our belief that every story matters, no matter how big, how small, or who is telling the story. Your stories have motivated us to be better, do better, support more people, give voice to those who aren’t … Read more
40 years of homeless support in the South West (Business News: 29.05 24).
Accordwest has been part of the fabric of the community in the South West for more than 40 years and on the ground with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. As a start-up in 1983 the founders launched Bunyap, the Bunbury Youth Accommodation Project. Read more.
South west Housing Affordability Crisis gets national coverage
Accordwest CEO Evan Nunn on ABC News, Monday 27 May, discussing the current Australian Housing and affordability crisis, presenting solutions and vision for change including the recent Accordwest Symposium100, an emerging local initiative to fund construction of up to 100 social houses in the coming 12-24 months in WA’s South west. Watch the video
A groundbreaking moment: Excitement building as construction begins on new Collie transitional housing project
Accordwest’s mission to end homelessness in the South West is all coming together, with the ground-breaking Collie Transitional Housing Project now well into the construction phase. The exciting milestone brings to fruition an ambitious vision made possible by the State Government’s generous $1.4million Community Housing Grant. Once completed, the town of Collie will have three … Read more
