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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StreetCare advises on redevelopment to protect rough sleepers
Members of our lived experience advocacy group attended the redevelopment work at Macquarie Street.
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2SER: ending no-grounds evictions in NSW
With rental affordability at its highest point in 17 years, NSW tenants are facing a housing crisis. The continuation of no-grounds evictions exacerbates this issue. Across the state, landlords still have the power to end tenancies without a reason in certain circumstances, giving as little as 30 days’ notice. Renters in SA and ACT are already protected…
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Homelessness and access to justice
In the Law Society Journal, we explained how the legal issues faced by people experiencing homelessness often reflect the transient and sometimes chaotic nature of their lives.
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2SER: StreetCare – helping people out of homelessness
On any given night, more than 122,000 Australians don’t have a home. Around 40,000 of them are children 18 or younger. (ABS Census 2021) StreetCare is a group of advocates who have diverse experiences of being homeless. With the support of the PIAC, StreetCare advise politicians government departments, service delivery organisations and other decision makers on…
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Temporary accommodation changes provide ‘breathing space’ for people in crisis
Our advocacy helped secure changes that are easing the pressure on people in housing crisis.
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Rule change for temporary accommodation will help people in crisis
A pause on the ‘rental diary’ requirement gives people relief from stressful bureaucracy at a time of crisis.
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2SER: Better housing for all
Housing has been a hot topic throughout the NSW election campaign. Interest rate increases are contributing to the cost-of-living crisis for mortgage holders, while more people than ever are renting their home, and feel they will be for life. With rents increasing rapidly, in Sydney and regional areas, and long queues to inspect rental properties…
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Helping Jamie* win against a problem landlord
Our Homeless Persons’ Legal Service helped a public housing tenant win a case against his problem landlord at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
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2SER: the Women’s Homelessness Prevention Service
Last year, PIAC launched the Women’s Homelessness Prevention Service (WHPS), in response to the urgent need for a specialist legal service to support women experiencing or at risk of homelessness in NSW. WHPS offers free legal advice and connection to a range of support services at locations across Sydney, as well as legal representation for…
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StreetCare’s influence and recognition
StreetCare is celebrating several recent successes that will improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness – with benefits rippling out to communities across NSW.