Homelessness and human rights
Media and commentary on our work to protect and strengthen human rights for people who are homeless or at risk of 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 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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City Hub: When The Safety Net Snaps: How NSW’s Social Housing Is Failing People Who Need A Safe Home
This opinion piece from Policy Officer Alannah Daley explains why the NSW Government needs to support people in social housing better.
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Alternative First Responders: Housing not hyper-policing
People with lived experience of homelessness report excessive and unjust policing. Policy Officer Alannah Daly outlines why we need a different response.
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2SER: Reducing unfair fines and over-policing from alcohol-free zones
Kira Levin, Principal Solicitor of the Homeless Persons’ Legal Service, joined 2SER to discuss a City of Sydney proposal to reduce the number of alcohol-free zones across the city.