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.
-
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.
-
LSJ: Homelessness as a social and legal issue
StreeetCare member Glenn and HPLS Principal Kira Levin spoke the multiple challenges facing people experiencing homelessness.
-
StreetCare member Tony wins Homelessness NSW award
Tony received the Lived Experience Champion away for his tireless advocacy for people experiencing homelessness.
-
NSW Government supports StreetCare’s public toilets recommendation
StreetCare is successfully influencing decision-makers on access to public toilets.
-
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.
-
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.
-
2SER: New domestic violence rental reforms need to be backed by action
The new reforms are welcome, but need Government support to be truly effective.
-
City Hub: New Rental Protections Hope To Empower Victim-Survivors Of Domestic Violence
New laws could help protect victim survivors of domestic violence, if they are backed by action.
-
Homelessness legal service says stronger new rental protections for DV victim-survivors must be backed by action
These reforms should mean for victim-survivors of domestic violence can leave dangerous situations without becoming homeless, if the changes are properly implemented.
-
StreetCare influences public toilet inquiry report
A report into public toilets provision, design and safety reflects the suggestions of StreetCare members.