Harvey, who has a range of serious health issues including heart problems, emphysema and vision impairment, was given a placement with social housing provider Housing Choices Australia in Perth, where he has lived for the past four years.

“And I mean, if they keep going to kick him out, if Harvey vacates his property, then he’s got nowhere to go.”

“When termination is necessary, tenants are provided with information about available support services and alternative accommodation options in their area.”

Advocare received a referral to support Harvey in 2024 when he was then facing eviction from his community housing unit due to an alleged failure to maintain property standards.

“With his complex health conditions, there is an almost certain risk that if Mr Coyne is evicted, he will not survive being homeless.”

“I can’t go back on the street – and there’s no reason, the house is in good condition, better condition than when I first moved in.”

However Housing Choices intends to pursue the eviction and told one of his advocates that they should advise the hospital social worker of Harvey’s impending homelessness.

“Many of these clients are people who would never have thought they would be facing homelessness in their latter years but there they were, more needs to be done.”