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🎉 Expanding Access to Justice in Subiaco ⚖️![]()
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Earlier this year, Street Law Centre launched a new legal clinic in partnership with the The Salvation Army WA at The Third Place Subiaco. This is our 11th outreach location in our regular clinic rotation. ![]()
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The Third Place is a welcoming community hub where people can access meals, showers and a range of essential support services. By bringing free legal assistance directly to the hub, we're helping people access legal support in a familiar and trusted environment. ![]()
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Since starting the new legal clinic, we've already attended three busy clinics, highlighting the strong demand for accessible legal services in the community. Our supervising solicitor, Anna, has been providing our free legal services at the space. ![]()
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The hub operates every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm, and we’re currently attending monthly to provide free legal assistance to the community.![]()
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It's been fantastic to see the legal clinic so well utilised in its first few months, and we're grateful to the Salvation Army and everyone at the Third Place for welcoming us into the space. 🌟❤️![]()
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*This post provides general legal information only and is not legal advice. It may not apply to your situation. For legal advice, contact Street Law Centre WA directly*
🎉 One Year with Street Law! 🎉![]()
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Today we're celebrating Declan's first anniversary with Street Law!![]()
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As our fantastic Administrative Assistant, Declan is often the first friendly voice you'll hear when you call Street Law. He is always welcoming, approachable and ready to help, making every interaction a positive one.![]()
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Over the past year, Declan has helped create and launch our Safe Pocket project and regularly attends our weekly legal clinic at Swan District Football Club in partnership with Street Doctor, where he helps connect people with our services.![]()
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Declan is a valued member of our team, and we are incredibly grateful to have him with us. ![]()
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Congratulations on your first year, Declan! Thank you for everything you've contributed—we're looking forward to another fantastic year ahead. 👏
⚖️ Creating pathways to safety and stability 💙![]()
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At Street Law Centre, we see every day how legal support can be a critical step in helping people rebuild their lives.![]()
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Over the past few years, we have supported a client who experienced homelessness due to domestic violence. When she first reached out to us, she was facing significant barriers, including financial hardship and limited access to essential supports.![]()
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As a New Zealand citizen, the client was not eligible for Centrelink income support, which contributed to her remaining in a cycle of homelessness. Our team assisted her to apply for Australian citizenship, which became an important pathway towards accessing vital services, including income support and the public housing waitlist.![]()
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We also supported her to apply for Criminal Injuries Compensation in relation to the domestic violence she experienced. The application was successful, resulting in an award of $61,650, providing important financial relief and recognition of the harm she endured.![]()
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Her citizenship application has now been approved, with her ceremony scheduled. This milestone represents a significant step towards greater security, independence and long-term stability in Australia. ![]()
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Every person’s journey is different. We can’t change what happened in the past, but having the right legal support can open up new possibilities for what comes next. ✨![]()
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*This post provides general legal information only and is not legal advice. It may not apply to your situation. For legal advice, contact Street Law Centre WA directly*
Homeless Memorial Day 🕯️ ![]()
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Although Homeless Memorial Day was a couple of weeks ago, its message remains just as important.![]()
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Behind every person who experiences homelessness is a human being with a name, a story, loved ones and a life that mattered.![]()
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Homeless Memorial Day reminds us that homelessness is not just the absence of a home. It can affect a person’s health, safety, connection and ability to access the support they need.![]()
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We remember those who have been lost, acknowledge the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness, and reaffirm that everyone deserves dignity, safety and a place to call home.![]()
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We remember. We honour. We will not forget. 🕯️ ![]()
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*This post provides general legal information only and is not legal advice. It may not apply to your situation. For legal advice, contact Street Law Centre WA directly*
Just months after Memorial Drive in Rockingham made headlines, the number of people living there without safe and secure housing has more than doubled.![]()
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Earlier this year, it was estimated that around 45 people were living in cars and tents on Memorial Drive because they had no access to safe and secure accommodation.![]()
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Yesterday, 7NEWS Perth returned to Memorial Drive, reporting that the number has now grown to more than 100 people. What has been described as Rockingham's "Street of Despair" continues to grow.![]()
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Street Law has attended the site to provide our free legal services, alongside many other homelessness services including Homeless Healthcare and St. Patrick's Community Support Centre, delivering vital social, health and welfare support. While the community sector continues to respond, a continued coordinated response across all community, local and state levels is needed to address the growing scale and urgency of the situation.![]()
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With overnight temperatures in Western Australia dropping as low as six degrees, the need for action is urgent. While recent funding announcements are a welcome investment in longer-term solutions, further investment is needed to address the immediate crisis facing the people sleeping on the streets tonight.![]()
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People need access to safe, secure accommodation now. ![]()
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🔗Source: 7news.com.au/video/news/rockinghams-street-of-despair-grows-bc-6400532143112![]()
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*This post provides general legal information only and is not legal advice. It may not apply to your situation. For legal advice, contact Street Law Centre WA directly*
