Jewish House to provide beds at major housing project

Jewish House will provide more than 50 rooms for men experiencing or at risk of homelessness as part of a large-scale housing initiative launched in Sydney’s Inner West.

The Inner West Project, which opened on October 29, transforms an under-utilised 8000 square metre Ashfield site into accommodation for over 100 adults and children experiencing homelessness per night, creating over 36,500 safe nights each year.

The project is a partnership between TOGA Group, Women’s Community Shelters, Jewish House, Housing All Australians, FDC Construction & Fitout, and the NSW Government. It uses a “meanwhile use” model, which activates vacant or underutilised buildings while longer-term plans progress.

Jewish House CEO Rabbi Mendel Kastel said the project addresses urgent need. “Every night, too many people in NSW face the prospect of sleeping rough or without safety. The Inner West Project directly addresses these range of pressures by providing immediate, safe, and supported accommodation for many groups,” he said.

“In doing so, it eases the strain on overwhelmed homelessness services while giving individuals and families the stability they need to begin rebuilding their lives.”