We have officially opened Horizon House West Leederville - a new facility providing safe housing and holistic support for young parents and their babies who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This $5.6 million project, made possible through the generosity of our supporters and a significant Lotterywest grant, includes six fully furnished one-bedroom apartments, a shared kitchen, and landscaped gardens.
More than a home, Horizon House offers wrap-around services to help young parents aged 16–22 continue their education, build life skills, find employment, and stay socially connected.
“Pregnancy and early parenting are pivotal times in life, and without the right support, they can also be very vulnerable times. St John of God Horizon House West Leederville will give young parents not only a safe place to live, but also the skills, connections and confidence to build a brighter future for themselves and their children,” said St John of God Social Outreach CEO Susan Cantwell.
For more than 20 years, Horizon House has helped young people across WA and Victoria build independence and stability. This new home is the 13th Horizon House and extends that support to more young parents - offering healing, hope, and dignity to those most in need.
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St John of God Horizon House West Leederville was officially opened on 28 October 2025 with a blessing by Reverend Heri Leba CSsR and keynote addresses from the Hon Hannah Beazley MLA, representing the Premier of WA and Minister for Local Government; Disability Services; Volunteering; Youth; Gascoyne, and St John of God Social Outreach CEO Susan Cantwell.