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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Homeless Persons’ Legal Service welcomes passage of Bill strengthening DV victim-survivors protections in NSW Upper House
The Bill strengthens protections for victim-survivors of domestic violence, making it easier for them to leave dangerous situations.
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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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JEC wins award for housing and mental ill-health lived experience committee
The Housing and Mental Health Agreement Lived Experience Committee has been recognised for its work at the The Mental Health Service Awards of Australia and New Zealand.
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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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The Guardian: Pari just wants to get a good night’s sleep – but each morning he’s woken by NSW police, telling him to move on
Kira Levin, Principal Solicitor with our Homeless Persons’ Legal Service, spoke to the Guardian about the barriers people face to finding safe accommodation.
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StreetCare marks homelessness week with special performance
StreetCare members shared their stories through drama, music, puppet shows and photography at an event hosted by Belvoir St Theatre.
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2SER: Homelessness Week – Mental Health and Homelessness
The JEC’s Alannah Daly and lived experience advocate Robbie explained how lived experience expertise can help governments make better decisions.
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HPLS Solicitor Jeremy Rea wins Bondie Award
Solicitor Advocate Jeremy Rea won the award for outstanding service as a criminal defence lawyer.
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2SER: Why we all need good, safe public toilets
Rocky from StreetCare explained why accessing public toilets is important for women experiencing homelessness.
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LSJ: Public toilet inquiry highlights broader social issues
StreetCare member Roxanna Kalnins explained how a lack of adequate public toilets causes safety concerns for women experiencing homelessness.