Homelessness
Media and commentary on our work protecting the rights of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and helping people avoid or exit homelessness.
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Region Riverina: ‘No one should be forced into the cold’: Foley pushes to halt homeless evictions
Kira Levin from the Homeless Persons’ Legal Service said move-on orders prevent people getting the help they need.
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PS News: Pressure grows on Wagga Council to set up homeless camp before Wilks Park evictions
We called for Wagga Council to employ a trauma-informed approach to homelessness.
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Homeless Persons’ Legal Service calls out Wagga Council’s response to local homeless camps
We are responding to Wagga Wagga Council’s punitive response to local homeless camps.
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ABC: Wagga Wagga council threatens to fine rough sleepers in Wilks Park
We called out Wagga Wagga Council’s punitive approach to people sleeping rough in parks.
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2SER: Call for coronial inquest to investigate homelessness deaths
We explained why we are calling for a Coronial Inquest into the death of Bikram Lama and other deaths linked to homelessness.
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LSJ: Homelessness as a social and legal issue
StreeetCare member Glenn and HPLS Principal Kira Levin spoke the multiple challenges facing people experiencing homelessness.
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StreetCare member Tony wins Homelessness NSW award
Tony received the Lived Experience Champion Award for his tireless advocacy for people experiencing homelessness.
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NSW Government supports StreetCare’s public toilets recommendation
StreetCare is successfully influencing decision-makers on access to public toilets.
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StreetCare and HPLS improve access to critical housing supports
Many people in critical need of a home will have easier access to NSW Government housing and Temporary Accommodation.
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StreetCare’s Anna Nagel wins NCOSS lived experience award
Anna won the Amir Bodenstein lived experience award, named in honour of a fellow StreetCare member.