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How much do we really understand about the experience of homelessness?![]()
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Homelessness is often talked about through statistics, assumptions and stereotypes. This episode of ABC’s You Can’t Ask That does something different — it gives people who have experienced homelessness the opportunity to speak for themselves.![]()
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They answer the questions people may think about but rarely ask: How did you become homeless? Where do you sleep? Why don’t you just get a job? Do people ignore you? Do you spend all the money I give you on drugs and booze? What do you do all day?![]()
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While this episode was filmed in 2017, the conversations remain relevant and provide an important reminder that there is no single experience or pathway into homelessness.![]()
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At Street Law Centre WA, we work every day with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Challenging stigma and listening to lived experience are important parts of building greater understanding of the complex circumstances our clients can face.![]()
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If you have some time, we encourage you to watch and, most importantly, listen. ![]()
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🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMLsVDgLw8g![]()
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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*
Staff Spotlight: Meet Sarah! 👋![]()
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Sarah is one of our wonderful paralegals and a valued member of the Street Law team. ![]()
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Sarah joined us in January and is currently completing her Practical Legal Training with Street Law through The Piddington Society program.![]()
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Sarah was inspired to pursue a career in law after working as a paralegal at Legal Aid. She found the work engaging and meaningful and wanted to continue contributing to legal services that support people experiencing vulnerability.![]()
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Outside of Street Law, Sarah enjoys theatre and musicals. 🎭 And a fun fact about Sarah? She has performed in a number of shows at the Perth Fringe Festival over the past few years!![]()
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We’re so pleased to have Sarah as part of the team and look forward to seeing where her legal career takes her.![]()
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Want to know more about Sarah? Read her full staff spotlight in our latest newsletter. 👉 streetlawcentre.org.au/street-news-inside-street-law-august-2026/
$7,000 of debt reduced through our free legal services.![]()
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A client living with significant disabilities had accrued almost $9,000 in debt with the Fines Enforcement Registry, much of it relating to public transport infringements.![]()
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Street Law made submissions to the Public Transport Authority outlining the client’s circumstances, resulting in the withdrawal of the transport-related debt. We also assisted the client with a fine expiation order in relation to outstanding court fines.![]()
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As a result, approximately $7,000 of the client’s debt was reduced, with the remaining balance being resolved through a Work and Development Permit.![]()
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For a person experiencing homelessness, outstanding debt can create further barriers to moving forward. Reducing this debt means one less significant financial burden for our client and can help create greater stability as they work towards resolving their circumstances.![]()
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This is the impact of access to justice. ![]()
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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*
🎙️ REAL TALK: Understanding Your Rights as a Young Person![]()
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Street Law has collaborated with Legal Aid WA and other community legal centres to bring you Real Talk: Understanding Your Rights as a Young Person, a five part guide and podcast series designed to provide practical legal information and help people under 25 understand their legal rights and know what to do when facing legal issues.![]()
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Street Law was proud to contribute to 2 of the 5 episodes! 🙌![]()
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🚔 EPISODE 1: Would you know your rights if you were questioned by police?![]()
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What do you need to tell police if you’re detained or arrested? Can you carry a weapon for self-defence? What is bail, and what rules apply when you’re out on bail?![]()
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This episode breaks down what you need to know if you’re questioned by police, with practical information, real-life scenarios and tips on what to do.![]()
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🎧 Listen to Episode 1 of Series 6 of the Law Talk WA podcast now: tinyurl.com/LTWA6Ep1 ![]()
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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*
A positive step towards a more compassionate and coordinated response to homelessness at a local level.![]()
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The Town of Mosman Park is considering its first dedicated homelessness policy, with a focus on connecting people experiencing homelessness with appropriate services and responding with compassion, collaboration and respect.![]()
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The draft policy recognises that homelessness takes many forms and proposes working alongside homelessness services and government agencies to support pathways to stable housing. It also includes commitments to avoid unnecessary “move on” approaches and deterrent measures designed to exclude people experiencing homelessness from public spaces.![]()
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We welcome approaches that recognise homelessness requires coordinated responses across housing, health, social, welfare and legal services.![]()
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Read more 🔗 www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/central/western-suburbs/mosman-park-council-to-consider-first-draft-...![]()
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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*
