Your gift today can help us support Tranby’s incredibly high demand.
Tranby Engagement Hub is a place of connection and hope for roughly 300 West Australians experiencing homelessness every day.
On average, there are 300 daily presentations at Tranby and up to 400 on some days.
What does that mean for someone experiencing homelessness?
It means we’re working to support as many people as possible. However, it can be challenging to find the time to connect with so many people and hear their stories – a vital part of the support that helps someone begin their journey out of homelessness.
About Tranby Engagement Hub
“I went to Tranby because that’s a place where everyone goes to talk about your homelessness and what you want help with. Everybody goes there for breakfast.”
– Gary, previous Tranby service user, now in his own home.
Tranby has been a safe haven and source of hope for those experiencing homelessness in Perth for over 20 years. About 5 years ago, we opened our doors 7 days a week and, to this day, Tranby is the only 365-day-a-year service in Perth committed to supporting the most vulnerable in our community.
For people who have spent the night sleeping rough on the street, Tranby is a welcoming place where you can get a home-cooked meal and a hot shower.
But it’s so much more…
You can collect your mail, check your email or charge your phone to stay connected. You can do your laundry to stay clean, warm and dry. Critically, at Tranby you can talk to the team for support, access medical care or get legal support, counselling and advocacy services.
Every day, Uniting WA Support Workers help people sleeping rough address their challenges and move through their experience of homelessness at their own pace. Our team work tirelessly to provide the support that helps people transition to safe and stable housing – our primary goal.
If you’d prefer to make a gift with bank transfer.
Account Name: UnitingCare West
BSB: 036 022
Account Number: 598618
Reference/Description: Winter ‘Your First and Last Name’
Tranby is more than just a service; it is a lifeline for those who have nowhere else to turn.
“I don’t know where we would be honestly, if we didn’t have Tranby. As a woman on the streets, coming here to have a shower every day, get clean underwear, socks, toiletries. This place was amazing for us. I don’t know how we would have got to where we are if we didn’t come to Tranby.”
– Jodie, previous Tranby service user, now in her own home.
It costs $22 per presentation – or close to $7000 a day – to operate Tranby. Despite the critical role Tranby plays, it is increasingly difficult to support the demand we’re seeing. This can leave many without the help they deserve.
We work constantly to improve the support Tranby provides to those sleeping rough and the most vulnerable in crisis.
This includes exploring additional visiting services (like a vet for those with furry companions!) and upgrading our toasters to give more people access to breakfast, faster.
While we have grand ideas and big goals to end homelessness in Perth, we know we can’t do it without your help.
Together, we can make a difference and provide a brighter future for the most vulnerable members of our community.
If you would like to donate over the phone, call us on 9220 1222.