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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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.
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Reflecting on an opportunity to make a life-changing difference
Australian Government Solicitor secondee Madeleine Teo reflects on her time at the HPLS Women’s Service.
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2SER: Debt and Homelessness
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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No Filter: Police shootings, mental health crises and the shattered families pushing for alternative first responders
StreetCare member Alex* spoke about his experiences of over-policing in his social housing community.
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Alan’s story: how lived experience can change the system
Alan explains the impact of joining a lived experience advisory group.
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The meaning of home: a StreetCare art project
StreetCare hosted a series of art workshops for people who have experienced homelessness.
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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.