Fremantle accommodation and linked support services will now be available for people experiencing homelessness in Mandurah and Rockingham.
Over the next five years, Fremantle community support centre, St Pat's will receive $2.4 million to address the individual needs of chronic rough sleepers.
The program will work as an interim solution for many chronic rough sleepers while the Mandurah Common Ground facility is developed.
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Mandurah MP David Templeman said the housing first model would give Mandurah's homeless a chance to get back on their feet.
"While homelessness is not a simple issue to address, we are delivering more services to address its impacts on Mandurah and other areas," he said.
"This is a significant investment in additional accommodation and support for vulnerable rough sleepers in Mandurah.
"It will go a long way to addressing the needs of some of the most vulnerable people in the community, while the state government's Mandurah Common Ground supported housing facility is developed."
Ruah Community Services and Wungening Aboriginal Corporation will assist St Pat's to implement an evidence-based service delivery model, in line with the proven Housing First approach.
To address the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people among rough sleepers in the area, Wungening Aboriginal Corporation will place senior Aboriginal leaders in governance roles and employ indigenous service delivery staff to ensure all outreach work is delivered with an emphasis on culturally appropriate practices.
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In other regions, the Housing First initiative has been found to reduce demand for emergency, police and justice services.
Premier and Rockingham MP Mark McGowan said he wanted WA to be a place "where everyone has a comfortable place to sleep".
"I welcome the appointment of this consortium of experienced service providers to increase support and accommodation to people experiencing homelessness locally," he said.
"Our Housing First Homelessness initiative draws on a proven model that has been successfully implemented in cities around the world, so I am confident it will make a difference in our community."
Last year, Mandurah was announced as the location for the second Common Ground facility.
This model is set to provide a person experiencing chronic homelessness with access to permanent housing, which is linked with relevant support services to overcome complex histories.
No construction date or location has been announced for this facility yet.
For more information visit the Department of Communities website.
