Shalom House Perth WA

Shalom House Perth WA Shalom House is Leading the way in Australia in “Rehabilitation, Reintegration & Re-Socialisation”.

The West Australian Shalom Group is a not for profit charitable organization which has as its main function, the oversight of Shalom House. Shalom House is a residential rehabilitations centre for men, women & families located in the Swan Valley of WA, specializing in the treatment of drug and alcohol related ailments as well as other life-controlling problems. It was founded in 2012 by Peter Lynd

on James, who had spent many years in and out of Children's Homes, Institutions and prisons for crimes which were the result of his drug addiction. It is built on the belief that every person can break free from addiction and that addiction is not a consequence of choice, but recovery is. Its aim is to restore to full functionality in the lives of men, women & families who choose the recovery option. As well as residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation, the West Australian Shalom Group has other community outreach services available for residents within the program in the Perth Metropolitan region. These have been structured to meet the needs of men, women & families in our community where traditionally those needs have been downplayed or ignored by society. They provide a safe and confidential environment for men, women & families to be able to speak about their life experiences and the personal battles they face without fear of criticism, and to get the emotional support that comes from finding that many others share the same battles. In sharing their experiences and finding solutions to the problems through the sharing, lives are changed, marriages restored, and people can rise up into their full potential.

MAKING THE MOST OF OUR MOMENTS This week in the families program it was really beautiful to see one of our mums taking t...
30/04/2026

MAKING THE MOST OF OUR MOMENTS

This week in the families program it was really beautiful to see one of our mums taking time to teach her 3 year old to ride without training wheels. With a bit of patience a lot of encouragement and that strong support beside her, she got it almost straight away. You could see the confidence build so quickly, it was such a proud moment, not just for them but for all of us that watched

Over the long weekend we spent a lot of time just being together, making use of our rainy public holiday we got stuck into a property clean up and then some quality family time, we enjoyed baking cupcakes, curled up together watching movies and lots of laughs over board games and colouring in.

And when the sun decided to show up, we took full advantage of it. The kids were straight outside, running around and playing, while us mums and dads took a moment to slow down sit together, and have real conversations. Those simple catch ups, checking in with one another, and having a laugh go a long way.

Spending this kind of time with our kids and with each other, sober present and truly connected is so important. It’s in these everyday moments that bonds are strengthened trust is rebuilt, and memories are made that will stick with our families forever

Shalom House is, “Leading the way in Australia in Holistic Rehabilitation, Reintegration & Re-Socialisation”

“REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH COMMUNITY AND FAMILY”If there’s one thing Shalom House prides itself on, It’s through the comm...
29/04/2026

“REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH COMMUNITY AND FAMILY”

If there’s one thing Shalom House prides itself on, It’s through the community working and coming together to help build up our extended family.

Shalom House has a lot of support for its residents and the biggest support comes from our own families. We need to always remember that as we journey through the program, so too do they.

The office works tirelessly to help assist with the rebuilding and restoring of each resident’s life.
Week after week we are blessed to have tours come through our property, as well as family members, resident’s children visiting after school and members of the public. They all get a first-hand look at how the operation runs and are always impressed with what they see and the people they meet.

The office was buzzing with action this past week. Stipan, originally scheduling/quoting manager for Shalom Works moved into the Program manager role and has hit the ground running.

Juliette celebrated her birthday and was treated heaps of cake and plenty of good vibes. We also had a few of the ladies and men’s children pop in after school to say “Hi”. They are always welcomed with some treats and bring plenty of smiles to people’s faces.
It’s these moments that make what we do in Shalom all worth while. Seeing relationships restored and families being reconciled is what we call “Our Pay Day”.
Finally last but not least our supporters from “Voice of Hope” church brought in their regular end of month lunch for the office to enjoy. We are very grateful to them for this awesome act of kindness.

Thanks again to all staff, graduates and volunteers for doing what they do in the office. It’s takes a whole lot of love, hardwork and heart to make this place run smoothly.

Big thanks to the wider community for believing in what we do and providing assistance where they can.

Shalom House is, "Leading the way in Australia in Holistic Rehabilitation, Reintegration & Re-Socialisation"

FRESH FACESThis week in the Ladies Program, we welcomed some new ladies, who have stuck it out and we’re super proud to ...
29/04/2026

FRESH FACES

This week in the Ladies Program, we welcomed some new ladies, who have stuck it out and we’re super proud to still see them with us.

We’ve enjoyed a long weekend with a rest day on Monday, giving us extra time to do the things we don’t get time for during the week.

It also gave us time to get to know our newer ladies and fellowship with each other.

As the new week approaches we look forward to another Ladies Shed Night and a busy week ahead full of work and activities.

Shalom House is, “Leading the way in Australia in Holistic Rehabilitation, Reintegration & Re-Socialisation”.

🌸 MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA AT SHALOM CAFE 🌸Celebrate the special mum in your life with an unforgettable High Tea experience...
28/04/2026

🌸 MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA AT SHALOM CAFE 🌸

Celebrate the special mum in your life with an unforgettable High Tea experience at Shalom Cafe 💕

Gather, sip, and savour a beautiful spread as we honour the incredible women who mean so much to us.

✨ Bookings are essential – this is one event you don’t want to miss!
👯‍♀️ Minimum of 2 people per booking

🧁 LITTLE GUESTS WELCOME
We’ll have a special kids menu available for the little people, so the whole family can join in the celebration 💛

🎁 DOOR PRIZE
One lucky mum will win a stunning sapphire pendant 💙

🎟️ RAFFLE
We’ll also have a raffle with a variety of prizes up for grabs!
Each guest attending will automatically go into the draw, with extra tickets available for purchase on the day.
Raffle tickets will also be available to purchase in the cafe from the start of May.

Spots will fill quickly, so gather your loved ones and secure your table today 💐

Shalom Cafe
754 Great Northern Hwy, Herne Hill
Open Tuesday-Sunday 7.30am-3pm
08 9303 2561

Shalom House is, “Leading the way in Australia in Holistic Rehabilitation, Reintegration & Re-Socialisation”

MEN CHANGING MEN Shalom House Men’s Program, of over sixty men, who have all made the decision to change their lives. So...
28/04/2026

MEN CHANGING MEN

Shalom House Men’s Program, of over sixty men, who have all made the decision to change their lives. Some of the fellas who have shown tremendous personal change and commitment to change are moving up a stage in their program.

This gives them privileges and benefits for hard work and participation, throughout their individual programs that weren’t otherwise previously available to them.
meaning residents can spend time here, enjoying more freedoms as they progress dependant on individual behaviour and performance.

Friday night is Global Heart night. After a hard working week, we head back to our houses, for a change of clothes, a good rest and a meal. Then it’s all aboard to the Joondalup Church.

Saturday morning started with the ANZAC minute silence for the dawn service followed by our usual major house clean and then a trip to lake Leschenaultia, where we all enjoyed a barbecue and a swim in fellowship with one another.
Family Church night was held at our Park Street property, with residents families and friends all in attendance.

Shalom House residents live in a structured work, faith, education and recreation environment,where they are able to learn new and better life-skills, routine, relationships and family are slowly restored, As well as financial planning, future career-path training and development as well as the opportunity for paid work.

Residents set and achieve their own short and longer-term goals.

Shalom House is “Leading the way in Australia in Holistic Rehabilitation, Reintegration & Re-Socialisation”.

✨ TESTIMONY TUESDAY MAY 5th, SECURE YOUR TABLE TODAY! ✨Join us for a powerful and inspiring morning at our upcoming Test...
28/04/2026

✨ TESTIMONY TUESDAY MAY 5th, SECURE YOUR TABLE TODAY! ✨

Join us for a powerful and inspiring morning at our upcoming Testimony Tuesday 💛

This special event is an opportunity to hear real, raw, and life-changing stories from women at different stages of the Shalom House program. Each lady will share her personal journey — what life looked like before Shalom House, and the transformation that has taken place since stepping into recovery.

These testimonies are honest, heartfelt, and a true reflection of hope, resilience, and new beginnings.

📅 When: Tuesday, 5th of May
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Where: 754 Great Northern Highway, Herne Hill

☕ Come along, grab a coffee, and be encouraged by stories that remind us change is possible.

📞 Bookings preferred (but not essential): 9303 2561

We would love to see you there 💫

MAKING THE WAY FOR NEW FOUNDATIONSThe work space in our Art & Crafts department went through a re-vamp this week, with a...
28/04/2026

MAKING THE WAY FOR NEW FOUNDATIONS

The work space in our Art & Crafts department went through a re-vamp this week, with a brand new floor making way for a new and improved space to create.

The team set down their usual tools to pick up new skill sets in floor etching, industrial paint work and concreting. This is What Shalom House is all about. Making people, upskilling individuals and giving practical guidance for residents to successfully reintegrate into the workforce as they progress through the programme.

Art and crafts take pride in its work space as it does with teaching its residents useful trade skills and giving them the space to use their imagination to bring ideas to life.

With a newly uplifted work environment we aim to keep our minds, ideas and creations fresh, clean and innovative. We look forward to setting our workshop on new floors giving a fresh perspective for next week.

Shalom House is, “Leading the way in Australia in Holistic Rehabilitation, Reintegration & Re-Socialisation”.

A FAMILY GUIDE TO ADDICTION — The Map That Nobody Gave YouBy Peter Lyndon-JamesAddicts don’t survive on one person, they...
27/04/2026

A FAMILY GUIDE TO ADDICTION — The Map That Nobody Gave You

By Peter Lyndon-James

Addicts don’t survive on one person, they survive on ten.

When mum sets a boundary, they go to dad. When dad holds the line, they go to the sister. When the sister stops answering, they go to the grandparents, the partner, the mate, the neighbour. Each person believes they’re the only one still helping.

Each one is a finger keeping the addict off the wall.

The Ten Fingers Concept, original to this book explains why isolated boundaries fail and what happens the day the whole hand finally closes.

AVAILABLE IN:
Hardcover, ebook, audiobook.

AVAILABLE AT:
www.peterlyndonjames.com.au

MENS’ MONDAYToday things went a little different as the wet weather got in the way of our planned event to Whiteman Park...
27/04/2026

MENS’ MONDAY

Today things went a little different as the wet weather got in the way of our planned event to Whiteman Park. So leadership brought the event to Park Street.

The fellas got together and listened to testimony from two residents who have been here for more than three months. Their stories were inspiring for new residents to hear what Shalom can for them and their families.

After the testimonies we had a couple groups do a quick property tidy up, whilst the other did an impromptu cook up, with various different kinds of meats and salads and dips for lunch. The remaining fellas fellowship by playing board games, basketball, golf and kicking around the footy.

Everyone did well to make the most of the day and came together at the end for a fast efficient clean up. We work, live, and socialise in community for we beat addiction as a family not by ourselves.

Shalom House is, “Leading the way in Australia in Holistic Rehabilitation, Reintegration & Re-Socialisation”

ANZAC DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAYToday the ladies of Shalom had a much needed day to slow down, reset, and be present. After a bi...
27/04/2026

ANZAC DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Today the ladies of Shalom had a much needed day to slow down, reset, and be present. After a big week, the house was filled with a calm and peaceful atmosphere as the ladies took time to recharge both physically and mentally.

Some spent the day unwinding with movies, others got lost in their books, and throughout the house there was beautiful fellowship and laughter. These moments together are so important, creating a safe space where the ladies can open up, support one another, and grow in unity.

We also used the day wisely by getting organised for the week by meal prepping and cooking together. There’s something special about gathering in the kitchen, sharing meals, and learning new skills together.

We are grateful for the growth, the love, and the sisterhood that continues to flourish in this program.

Shalom House is, “Leading the way in Australia in Holistic Rehabilitation, Reintegration & Re-Socialisation”

COLLECTIVE HOPEToday the men woke with quiet purpose — another Sunday, another step forward in their journey of change. ...
26/04/2026

COLLECTIVE HOPE

Today the men woke with quiet purpose — another Sunday, another step forward in their journey of change. Morning started the way it always does here: shaving and coffee, open Bibles and honest reflection. Those small routines ground us before the day begins.

We loaded into the buses for the long road to Collective Hope in Northam. You could feel the anticipation. For many of the men, Sunday isn’t just a day off — it’s a reminder that they belong, that they’re welcomed.

We pulled up with time to spare, and what happened next was beautiful. The men didn’t hold back. They stepped into the congregation with open hearts, swapping stories, listening to testimonies, giving hugs and handshakes like family. When worship started, their voices rose with the rest of the church — raw, unpolished, and real. The pastor’s message hit home, and we were proud to see two of our own stand up and share their testimonies. The courage in that room was palpable.

The church blessed us with a meal afterward, and we left full — not just from the food, but from connection, from hope, from seeing progress made visible. There’s a special kind of gratitude that comes when you realize how far you’ve come, and you get to share that with people cheering you on.

Shalom House is, “Leading the way in Australia in Holistic Rehabilitation, Reintegration & Re-Socialisation”

26/04/2026

Why We Don’t Take Government Funding

People ask me this all the time. You’re running 13 properties, 160 residents, men’s and women’s and families programs, why wouldn’t you take government money?

Here’s why.

The funding model would change what we do
Government pays per bed day, per episode, per contact. A 28-day program cycles a bed 13 times a year, a 12-month program cycles it once. Under activity-based funding, the short program looks more productive even when outcomes are worse.

We run 12–18 month programs because that’s what works. Government funding would create pressure to shorten them.

We’d have to fit their template

Since 2022, all providers must be accredited against approved clinical standards to receive funding. The frameworks favour medical and clinical models. Documented policies, governance structures, staff qualifications, external audits every three years.

We are fully accredited with ICAH

But our model doesn’t fit their template. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t work, it means we’d have to change what we do to match what they expect, or be locked out anyway.

They measure the wrong things

Government tracks episodes opened, bed days filled, contacts delivered. They don’t track whether the person is sober 12 months later, whether they’re employed or reconnected with their kids or even whether they stayed out of prison. If we took their funding, we’d be accountable to their measures, we’d start optimising for what they count, not what matters.

Contracts create dependency.

When your revenue depends on a government contract, you serve the funder, you attend their meetings, you fill in their reports, you shape your intake around their priorities and you also worry about what happens if the contract isn’t renewed.

We answer to the people in our houses and to th public, not to a department.

The compliance burden is real, reporting, audits, governance requirements, quality improvement documentation etc. That’s time and money that doesn’t go to residents, the bigger you get with government funding, the more your organisation becomes about managing the funding relationship.

What we trade away

Independence has costs. We carry more financial risk, we rely on our social enterprises performing. Residents pay $300 a week, which means some people can’t access us, we don’t have the legitimacy signal that comes with government endorsement.

But we get to run the program that we know that works. Twelve to eighteen months, structured, no shortcuts, no pressure to turn beds faster, no reporting against measures that don’t matter.

The real question

It’s not whether you can take government funding. It’s whether taking it would make you better at what you’re trying to do, or worse.

For us, the answer is factually clear.

What’s your thoughts…?

Peter Lyndon-James 🇦🇺

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