Shalom House Perth WA

17/11/2025

LET’S CLEAR THIS UP

All we’re asking for is a respectful sit down with the Government so we can understand the path forward for Shalom House, we are NOT asking for land or money.

Why do we need this meeting?

Over the years we’ve submitted many many development applications to our local shire. Most were knocked back after the introduction of the Swan Valley Planning Scheme or because our applications weren’t supported, including the Craigie site which was fit for purpose.

Because of that history, any future applications will face the same outcome, and we can’t afford to keep repeating long, expensive battles just to continue to get knocked back. Before we take another step, we must know where the Government wants us to go, so they won’t continue to oppose every application we put in, and how we can move forward compliantly.

We are not asking for money, land, or buildings. We are asking for direction, so we can plan for the future of Shalom.

Shalom House is a fully tax-deductible charity with DGR status and a Charitable Collections Licence.

We apply for no government grants, tenders, or departmental funding.

We are 100% self funded. Our residents learn from day one to take responsibility for their lives, this includes paying for their own rehabilitation.

People often assume we’re asking for money or land. “We are not”.

A gentleman visited recently and asked, “What can I do for you?”

I said, “Nothing.”

“How much money do you need?”
“None.”

“What land do you want?”
“Don’t need land, I said”

“What work do you want me to give you?”
“I Don’t need that either.”

He paused and said, “So what do you need?”

I told him the truth:

“We just need the Government to sit down with us.”

That’s it. A conversation. A seat at the table.
Clear direction.

I don’t want to rattle a tin. The moment you ask for money, people say you’re all about the money, I can see it on their face, that’s not who we are.

If someone chooses to give, we’re grateful, and we don’t take it for granted. But it’s not what we chase.

We’re here to help people rebuild their lives.
That takes time, work, and commitment.

All we’re asking for now is clarity from the Government so we can keep doing what we do best:

People think we are one tiny house, NO, we have 160 staff, we have a big problem and blah blah blah

17/11/2025

LETTER 21 — “They’re in Prison and Want Us to Bail Them Out — What Do We Do?”

“Pete, they’ve been arrested again. They’re calling every day, begging us to bail them out.

They sound desperate, crying, apologising, promising they’ve changed. We can’t stand the thought of them in a cell. But if we get them out, we know exactly what will happen, they’ll go straight back to using.

What do we do?”

Prison isn’t the end of the world. For some, it’s the first time they’ve been clean, safe, and still long enough to think. It’s the first time they can’t run, lie, or manipulate their way out, and that’s why it matters.

If you bail them out, you steal the one thing that might reach them: reality.

Bailing them out doesn’t save them. It resets the cycle. They go in full of excuses, cry on the phone, promise they’ve changed, and the moment they’re free, they’re back to chaos.

Say this:

“I love you, but I’m not paying to get you out.
You put yourself there. Use the time to think, to get clean, to start facing the truth. When you’ve done your time and you’re ready to live differently, I’ll help you take the next step.”

They’ll rage. They’ll cry. They’ll say you’re heartless. Let them. That’s not cruelty, that’s consequence.

You can still write, call, and support emotionally. But no bail, no early release, no shortcuts. You didn’t put them in there, their choices did.

Let the cell walls do the talking. Sometimes silence teaches more than sympathy ever could.

My new book shows people, step by step, how to help an addict the right way, with truth, boundaries, and love that doesn’t enable.

From my new book How to Help an Addict, Real letters written to families fighting to save someone they love. (Book will be out February 2026) It will be the most informative book to date.

My new book shows people, step by step, how to help an addict the right way, with truth, boundaries, and love that doesn’t enable.

From my new book How to Help an Addict, Real letters written to families fighting to save someone they love. (Book will be out February 2026) It will be the most informative book to date.

Whats your thoughts…?

Peter Lyndon-James 🇦🇺

17/11/2025

A REWARDING PLACE TO BE

It’s been another busy week for our Medical Department.

The ladies have come alongside each other as Marianka has been enjoying another fulfilling week working outside Shalom and when she returned to us on Friday it was hard to keep the smile off her face as she tells us all what she’s been doing. She loves it and that’s what we hope for, finding something that is truly rewarding.

We were all overjoyed for yet another resident who this week has been given a beautiful new smile. This is also another way that we feel grateful for what we do in medical when we see these amazing results.

Once again we’ve had our furry friends join us. Whilst Bella pops in every morning for a treat Cooper comes in with his devoted owner in Mel, and happy just to chill at the bottom of her desk.

There’s never a dull moment in our days and that’s how we like it.

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

17/11/2025

“A WEEK FILLED WITH THANKS & PROGRESS”

What an inspiring and heart warming week it has been at Shalom House Offices

We’re not just wrapping up another stretch of hard work we’re recognising the new achievements, the fresh energy, and the meaningful moments that have shaped these past few days. From courageous beginnings to life changing breakthroughs, this week has reminded us that growth happens step by step, often in the quietest of ways.

Once again, each one of you has brought warmth, dedication, and purpose to everything you do. Whether you’re greeting someone with a friendly voice, keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, or offering a simple but powerful word of support your efforts are touching lives every single day.

It’s easy to overlook the impact of the little things the patience, the smiles, the steady support. But at Shalom House, we understand that these small acts carry enormous weight. They are the building blocks of hope, comfort, and restoration, and you continue to plant them generously.

Let’s keep lifting each other up, working with open hearts, and shining light wherever we can. The difference you make is real not just through your actions, but through the genuine heart you bring with you.

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

17/11/2025

CHICKEN PENTHOUSE

Our men put their hands to good use this week, building a proper dream home for a new flock of chooks.

This pen stands 1.8 metres high with solid timber posts and rails, each one cemented in for strength. We ran 120 metres of heavy- duty chicken wire right around the perimeter to keep these friendly little birds safe and secure.

Another job done well, and another reminder of what happens when men take pride in their work.

17/11/2025

ANOTHER DAY IN DESIGNS

This week in the designs department the team sorted and rearranged the furniture that is in storage to be ready for upcycling.

The ladies decluttered and categorised all the furniture in order to better utilise the space for the upcoming projects .

Though the work was strenuous the ladies pushed through and accomplished the task.
The end result was rewarding.

The team also continued producing merchandise, consisting of mugs, bags and cushions ready to re stock the Shalom cafe shelves.

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

17/11/2025

SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE

It’s been another great week of training, and the awesome weather we’ve been having means heaps more work is getting done both on and off site. Our various departments are always kept busy, especially our Tool Stores team.
These guys service all of the equipment used on the trucks that carry out a wide range of jobs for our customers each week.
Aveling’s online courses help educate our residents on how to perform a variety of tasks safely and correctly.

Manual Handling covers correct lifting techniques for loading items such as lawnmowers, compactors, chainsaws, quickcuts, and other essential tools for the job.

The Load Restraint course teaches residents how to properly tie down, strap, and secure loads to the back of a flat bed, tipper or trailer. They also learn how to position equipment so the weight is evenly distributed—a critical skill when travelling on the road alongside other vehicles.

Safety is our number one priority in any workplace, and the White Card course helps residents understand the safety requirements and expectations involved.

A BIG THANK YOU to Aveling for making our lives a lot easier with the availability of these online courses.

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

16/11/2025

NORTHAM ROAD TRIP

What a great morning for us ladies. We had the privilege of visiting Collective Hope all the way up in Northam.

It was a nice change to go somewhere different and meet some beautiful people in their congregation. It was an early wake up and a long drive but a nice one with all the great scenery along the way.

One of our Stage 4 Ladies shared her testimony this morning during the service and what an amazing job she did. Such an inspiring story, that touched the hearts of everyone and gave hope to many of our new ladies to see how much sticking out the program can change their lives.

After church it’s time to head to the shops before heading home to relax and enjoy the remainder of our weekend before getting ready for the working week ahead.

Thank you to everyone at Collective Hope for a perfect morning and for making us all feel so welcomed.

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

16/11/2025

MENS - SUNDAY CHURCH

This Sunday we attended a church in Cannington called St Michael All Angels and Father Brett Gibson personally welcomed the Shalom men at the door.

The men of Shalom enjoyed attending the this church as we rarely attend Anglican Church’s, the men participated in all hymns and at the end joined in with the congregation in taking the eucharist.

Afterwards the church provided a beautiful spread of food and dessert accompanied with coffee and tea, the men mingled with the church members and they felt very welcomed as the conversations flowed back and forth.

Father Brett Gibson also involved himself throughout the Shalom men having one on one conversations and making the men feel appreciated and welcome to his church.

Afterwards the men completed their weekly shopping and then headed home to complete their weekly routine which for some consist of washing and cooking and others catching up on some reflection time.

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

16/11/2025

ONGOING SUPPORT

The Shalom Families program are here for us parents and our children. We have ongoing love, guidance and support as we face new challenges that life presents us.

Throughout our program we still face things that our outside of our control. Here we have the right kind of support that ensures these things don’t knock us down.

Even though we don’t always handle things perfectly, we definitely don’t handle them the same way we use to.

This weekend our kids have been enjoying the sunshine, parks & quality family time. We have had the honour of having a mum come over and spend the weekend with her children.

This is such a reward, to see mums reunited with their children is the BEST! Especially when that mum is putting in the hard yards to be the best possible versions of herself!

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

16/11/2025

WHITEMAN PARK

Yesterday the fellas went to Whiteman park to soak up some sun, kick the footy, play some cricket, and other activities. They made the most of the good weather and sunshine, with lots of fellowship and laughs.

A big part of recovery is building a healthy routine for our day to day, including the weekend.

Graham , one of Pete’s brothers, came along and blessed the fellas a big feed - showing the practice of how we put a hand behind us to help the people coming behind, as it’s a massive part of how the program works.

Any of the fellas who’ve been here awhile can tell you how they’ve improved and gotten better in their program, which is through leaning on men who’ve come before them.

This is a fundamental part of our program: putting one hand forward and one hand back, helping each other to get through it together in community.

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

16/11/2025

DO YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE IN ADDICTION

If you have a loved one caught up in addiction this video will show you what to do.

If you please personally watch this with your partner and other family members it will show you all what to do. Get back to me after you have but I am sure this will give you all the answers that you are looking for.

SEMINAR ON WHAT TO DO
https://youtu.be/H0ltBrhrb6E

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After 26 years as an addict, drug dealer and criminal, Peter turned his life around to create Australia’s largest and toughest rehab. Housing over 150 residents at no cost to the community, Peter has upended everything we know about addiction and rehabilitation. Through his...