St Pat’s Respite Centre Proposal Survey

Before sharing your feedback, we encourage you to read the Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the proposal, the role of the City and partnership with St Patrick's Community Support Centre. Understanding this information will help ensure your feedback is informed and addresses the issues Council is seeking input on.

We are asking the public to:

Read the Frequently Asked Questions and Key Documents.
Share your feedback by completing the St Pat's Respite Centre Proposal Survey.
Attend a drop-in session to speak with City officers, ask questions and better understand the proposal. Drop-in sessions are informal and allow community members to come and go throughout the advertised times. Dates, times and locations are available in the Key Dates section of main project page.
Request a 1:1 or group meeting with City staff if you would like to discuss the proposal in more detail. Please note, meetings are subject to staff scheduling and availability.

Submissions close on Wednesday 16 September 2026, 5pm AWST.

Introduction Questions

First Name

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Last Name

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Where do you live?

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Beaconsfield

Fremantle (Central)

Hilton

North Fremantle

O'Connor

Samson

South Fremantle

White Gum Valley

Other (please specify)

Please tell us about you. Which of the following do you identify as? Select all that apply.

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Resident

Ratepayer

Renter

Business Owner

Visitor

Work in Fremantle

Other (please specify)

Homelessness in Fremantle

The City is actively seeking to engage with people with lived experience, those who support someone experiencing homelessness, and those working in the sector. Providing your valuable perspectives will help us better understand the issues and consider different responses.

Do any of the following apply to you? This question is optional

I have experienced homelessness.

I have supported someone experiencing homelessness.

I work or volunteer in homelessness or community support services.

None of the above.

Prefer not to say.

Would you like to tell us a little about your experience and any insights you think are important for the City to understand?

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In your opinion, how important is it that Fremantle continues to address homelessness as a priority?

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Very important

Somewhat important

Neutral

Not very imporant

Not important

Can you tell us more about your answer? Why do you think it should be a priority?

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The Parry Street Respite Centre Proposal

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To what extent do you support the proposal for an overnight respite centre at Parry Street?

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Strongly support

Somewhat support

Neutral

Somewhat oppose

Strongly oppose

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Can you tell us more about your answer?

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12.

Which aspects of the proposal do you support? Select all that apply.

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Safe overnight accommodation for people in crisis in Fremantle

Connection to support services

Use of an existing City-owned vacant building

Partnership with St Patrick's

Location of proposed respite centre

Referral-based service model

None

Other (please specify)

13.

Can you tell us more about your answer?

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14.

Which aspects of the proposal concern you? Select all that apply.

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Community safety

Location

Traffic or parking

Building suitability

Funding model

Ongoing management

State Government responsibility

Impacts on nearby residents & businesses

No concerns

Other (please specify)

15.

Can you tell us more about your answer?

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16.

What outcomes should the proposed overnight respite centre aim to achieve? Please select your top 3.

Fewer people sleeping rough in Fremantle

More people accessing housing and support services

Improved health and wellbeing for people experiencing homelessness

Pathways into stable, long-term housing

Improved community safety and amenity

Stronger partnerships between the City, St Pat's and the State Government

Success for individuals experiencing homelessness

Other (please specify)

17.

What factors will be most important to the proposal's success? Please select all that apply.

Good neighbour and business communication

Appropriate staffing and supervision

Strong case management

Effective safety & security measures (i.e. CCTV, Community Safety & Police etc.)

Clear operating rules & procedures

State Government funding

Other (please specify)

18.

Is there anything else you would like the City to consider in relation to the Proposed Parry Street Respite Centre?

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