Noogar mother Alana Garlett is the most recent homeless person to die on the ...

Noogar mother Alana Garlett is the most recent homeless person to die on the ...
Noogar mother Alana Garlett is the most recent homeless person to die on the ...

A mother-of-six has become the latest addition to a long list of homeless people who have died on the streets of Perth recently.

Alana Garlett, 38, was found unwell opposite the Wesley Church in the West Australian capital's CBD in the early hours of June 18 and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital, where she later died. 

Another homeless woman told The West Australia that she noticed Alana had difficulty breathing when she saw her that morning.  

'There was something wrong but she couldn't talk and wouldn't tell us,' the woman said. 'It was really cold that morning, freezing.'

Mother-of-six Alana Garlett (pictured) has died after being found unwell on the streets of Perth's CBD. The Noogar woman had first become homeless at 15 and was described by family as a happy woman who had dreams of becoming the next Cathy Freeman

Mother-of-six Alana Garlett (pictured) has died after being found unwell on the streets of Perth's CBD. The Noogar woman had first become homeless at 15 and was described by family as a happy woman who had dreams of becoming the next Cathy Freeman

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, temperatures in Perth that night dropped below 11 degrees Celsius. 

A memorial has been erected near Wesley Church, where she used to sleep.  

A spokesperson from the Coroner's Court confirmed that Alana's death had been reported to them and was under investigation. 

The death follows data from the University of Western Australia's Home2Health team showing 56 homeless people died last year in Perth. 

The average age of those who died was 47.  

Advocates say they want a more detailed investigation into the deaths to determine what impact homelessness had and how the fatalities could have been prevented. 

A funeral was held for Alana on Friday, with family describing her as a happy woman whose life had been damaged by violent relationships. 

Alana first became homeless at 15 and had lost a young cousin to suicide, which had a profound impact on her. 

Her parents Norma and Allen Garlett have also experienced homelessness and had to couch surf for several years.

Her mother said Alana loved to run as a child and had dreams of being the next Cathy Freeman.  

'She used to be a runner when she was younger and she wanted to pursue that. But in the end life got the best of her so she ran off track,' she said.

A memorial has been erected near Wesley Church (pictured) in Perth's CBD where Alana used to sleep. Her death is under investigation following data showing 56 homeless people died in Perth last year

A memorial has been erected

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