Homelessness

Because everyone should have a safe and secure home.
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Get legal help

Our Homeless Persons’ Legal Service (HPLS) provides free legal advice and representation to help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Homelessness priorities

We protect the rights of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and help people avoid or exit homelessness. We support advocates with lived experience to drive change and tackle systemic barriers that prevent people from having a safe, secure and healthy home.

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HPLS Women’s Service

Specialised legal help and associated support

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Homelessness and human rights

Tackling the drivers of homelessness

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StreetCare

A voice for people experiencing homelessness

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Homeless Persons’ Legal Service

Free legal help and advocacy for housing rights

News and resources

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Australian Government Solicitor secondee Madeleine Teo reflects on her time at the HPLS Women's Service.
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Senior Solicitor Rachael Barwick explained how even a small debt can mean people are locked out of the social housing system.
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StreetCare member Alex* spoke about his experiences of over-policing in his social housing community.

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