From left: Sister Una O’Loughlin representing the Sisters of St John of God, St John of God Health Care Board Chair the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC CVO, St John of God Health Care, Group CEO Bryan Pyne, Honourable Hannah Beazley MLA, Minister for Local Government, Disability Services; Volunteering; Youth; Gascoyne, St John of God Health Care Trustees Chair the Honourable Neville Owen AO,  Former Horizon House resident and guest speaker, Sophie Lawson, St John of God Social Outreach CEO, Susan Cantwell, Presiding celebrant, Reverend Heri Leba CSsR.

It was a proud moment to officially open 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. 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.

This project was made possible through the generosity of our supporters and a transformational Lotterywest grant.

Learn more about the Horizon House program at www.sjog.org.au/horizonhouse