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💼 Thank you, Eloise! 💼![]()
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Eloise, seconded from Lavan Legal, spent 12 weeks with us, and we truly valued her contribution.![]()
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During her time here, Eloise attended our fortnightly legal clinics at St Pat’s in Fremantle, supporting our Principal Solicitor with new client intakes and helping progress the matters that arose from clinic. Her strong work ethic and commitment made a real difference as we navigated an ever-growing caseload.![]()
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We asked Eloise what the most enjoyable part of her time with us has been:![]()
“Speaking to clients directly, sitting in on client interviews, being actively considered in decision making and being exposed to a wide variety of matters and tasks.”![]()
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🌟 A huge thank-you to our wonderful pro bono partners at Lavan Legal for their ongoing support of our secondment program, and for seconding fantastic people like Eloise to work with us. It has been great having her as part of the Street Law team.
Legal identity is something many take for granted, but not everyone has automatic access to this basic human right.![]()
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At 88 years old, Maisie Harkin, an Aboriginal woman born on country in WA, was presented with her birth certificate for the very first time after several unsuccessful attempts. Her birth has now been officially registered at age 88. ![]()
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She is one of 164 Aboriginal people over 50 whose births have been registered by the state in the past six years.![]()
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“I’m somebody now.”![]()
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These words capture how vital a birth certificate is in everyday life. A key part of Street Law’s legal work is helping clients secure essential identity documents, including support with birth registration when needed.![]()
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Congratulations to the Department of Transport and the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages for working together to help Maisie achieve this milestone. 🌿💛
🌏 Human Rights Day 2025: Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials![]()
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Human rights are the essentials we all share, the common ground that connects us across race, gender, belief and background. In an uncertain world, they remain our everyday constants.![]()
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They start with us. In the small choices we make:![]()
✨ treating others with dignity![]()
✨ speaking up when something isn’t fair![]()
✨ listening to voices that too often go unheard![]()
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These everyday actions matter more than we realise.![]()
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At Street Law, we’re committed to protecting these rights in practical, meaningful ways, standing with people who are overlooked, amplifying their stories, and working to ensure justice is accessible to all.![]()
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On this Human Rights Day, let’s recognise the power human rights have to shape a fairer future and recommit to making them a reality for everyone, every day. 💛
🎉 A huge congratulations to our newly admitted legal practitioner, Eilis!![]()
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We’re incredibly proud to share that Eilis has been officially admitted to the Supreme Court of WA, a milestone she has worked tirelessly to achieve.![]()
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Since joining us in January to complete her practical legal training through The Piddington Society , Eilis has become an invaluable part of our team. Alongside her PLT, she stepped into the role of paralegal, taking advice line calls, assisting at our legal clinics, and supporting a wide range of client casework with professionalism and heart.![]()
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Eilis has already made a remarkable impact, and we are thrilled that she will continue her journey with us as a junior solicitor. ✨![]()
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Please join us in congratulating Eilis on this incredible achievement — we can’t wait to see all she will accomplish!
🎄HOLIDAY CLOSURE PERIOD 🎄![]()
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Street Law Centre will be closed from close of business Monday 22 December 2025 until Monday 5 January 2026.![]()
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We have 7 more outreach legal clinics before the Holiday period:![]()
🔹Karnany (25 Spring Park Road, Midland) on Tuesday 9 December between 9am to 12pm;![]()
🔹Ruah (247 James Street, Northbridge) on Tuesday 9 December between 10am to 12pm;![]()
🔹Passages (143 Edward Street, Perth) on Wednesday 10 December between 10am to 12pm;![]()
🔹Tranby (5 Aberdeen Street, East Perth) Friday 12 December between 8:30am to 10:30am;![]()
🔹Street Doctor (Swan District Football Oval, Bassendean) Friday 12 December between 11am to 12:30pm;![]()
🔹St Pats (12 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle) on Tuesday 16 December between 9am to 11am; and![]()
🔹Koort Boodja (residents only) on Wednesday 17 December between 10am to 11am.![]()
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Our free advice line will be open this week from Tuesday to Friday between 10am to 2pm. If you need free legal advice or legal assistance, give us a call on 1800 752 992 📞
