Projects

New Yaakiny Youth Crisis and Transitional Housing Build

Indigo Junction secured $5.67 million through the Western Australian Government’s Social Housing Economic Recovery Package (SHERP) to construct a new Youth Crisis and Transitional Accommodation service. Indigo Junction was also delighted to receive an additional $5 million dollars from Lotterywest, enabling the refurbishment of our existing youth house, landscaping across the finished site and the purchase of furniture and fittings for the completed facility.

The landmark project will create 36 safe and supported units for young people experiencing crisis with wrap-around care in Western Australia’s first Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) Model. After a period of careful planning, community consultation, and co-design, the project has now moved from concept to construction. The name ‘Yaakiny’, chosen by Indigo Junction’s Cultural Committee, means ‘stand tall’ in Noongar.

The project is on track for completion in June 2026. You can read our Yaakiny Youth House Prospectus here.

Transitional Housing Refurbishment Project

In 2021, Indigo Junction secured $5.5 million in funding through the Department of Communities’ Social Housing Economic Recovery Package (SHERP), now known as the Social Housing Grants Program. This funding supported the refurbishment of 8 freestanding homes, 3 units and the Koolkuna Refuge.

Indigo Junction is proud of this project. We have taken an innovative approach to consultation and design. We have worked with communities, listening and observing, and have developed practical, robust solutions to the design and fit out. We have maximised the numbers of beds that can be safely and comfortably accommodated in each home and, most importantly, improved accessibility for people of all ages and abilities. Our goal is to provide dignified and comfortable homes for people of all abilities and larger families from a range of backgrounds.

Where possible, we have extended into available land to increase the size and capacity of properties (with all extensions meeting disability access specifications). This means more accessible housing and practical living solutions for larger families.

Our attention to seeking inclusive, accessible solutions and acknowledging the cultural needs of our clients has resulted in carefully considered design and selection of materials. This ensures efficient and practical use of precious resources and that we meet the Department’s objective of extending the life of these assets for at least a further 30 years.

All 12 properties have been completed and re-tenanted, significantly enhancing the quality and availability of safe, dignified, and accessible housing in our region.

New Koolkuna Healing Hub FDV Refuge Build

Indigo Junction has purchased land and completed a design concept to support for the development of 10 transitional units for women and children escaping family and domestic violence.

Using a “Core and Cluster” model of crisis accommodation, this design moves away from a traditional shared house environment to fully independent living quarters with private bathroom and kitchen facilities. It combines the services and support of a traditional refuge with the independent living facilities of transitional accommodation. Design principles focus strongly on safety and privacy with priority given to the creation of healing, therapeutic spaces that are child focused and create a sense of home.

While units are independent, families staying on site will be heavily supported, engaged in intensive case management and provided a range of wrap around supports. On site office and communal meeting spaces for visiting support services providers are a key feature of the design.

Indigo Junction has received Development Approval and has developed funding applications. We are aiming to commence this project in mid-2026.