Palmerston has officially opened George Davies House, a new integrated community hub in Perth designed to make it easier for people to access alcohol and other drug treatment, health care, legal support and other essential community services – all in one welcoming location.
The facility is named in honour of Reverend George Davies, one of Palmerston’s founding members, and reflects the organisation’s long‑standing commitment to reducing stigma, breaking down barriers to care and supporting people to achieve lasting recovery and wellbeing.
The official opening was attended by Hon. Meredith Hammat MLA, Minister for Health and Mental Health, alongside Palmerston Board members, Life Members, staff, partners and supporters.
Palmerston Chief Executive Officer Emma Jarvis said George Davies House represents an important step forward in delivering more connected and accessible services for people across Western Australia.
“George Davies House is more than a building – it is a practical expression of our belief that there should be no wrong door when someone seeks help,” Ms Jarvis said.
“Whether someone is facing alcohol and other drug challenges, health concerns, housing instability, legal problems or financial stress, they can access coordinated, trauma‑informed and culturally responsive care in one place.”
She said the hub strongly reflects the values and vision of its namesake.
“This space honours George Davies’ vision of meeting people with dignity, recognising their strengths and walking alongside them towards meaningful and lasting change.”
Established in 1980, Palmerston has been delivering community‑based alcohol and other drug services for more than four decades. George Davies House brings together a broad range of services through a shared intake and triage model, supported by warm handovers and multidisciplinary care.
The hub is delivered in partnership with Sussex Street Community Legal, Homeless Health Care and Uniting Smiles, and includes a state‑of‑the‑art charity dental clinic co‑located within the facility.
Ms Jarvis said the project highlights the impact of collaboration when services are designed around the needs of clients.
“This is what leadership looks like in practice – listening to lived experience, applying evidence, and creating services that are easier to access, better connected and built to endure.”
Palmerston also acknowledged the generous support of Lotterywest, whose funding made the refurbishment of George Davies House possible, as well as the contributions of staff, Board members, partners and project teams, including Property Solve, JUO Design Studio and Veritruss Group.
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