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Street Law is a free outreach legal service for people experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness in Western Australia.

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Street Law Centre WA Inc

2 days ago

Street Law Centre WA Inc
Homelessness Week Update | RockinghamOn Tuesday, our Supervising Solicitor, Anna, spent most of the day in Rockingham delivering Street Law’s free legal services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.📍 First stop: Memorial Drive, RockinghamAnna joined Homeless Healthcare and St Patrick's Community Support Centre for assertive outreach at Memorial Drive, providing on-the-ground legal assistance alongside health and support services.During the assertive outreach, Anna provided legal advice to 4 people.This was our second visit to Memorial Drive, continuing our response to the growing number of people sleeping rough in the area.📍 Second stop: Salvation Army, RockinghamAnna then held a pop-up legal clinic at the Salvation Army. Street Law Centre attends the Salvation Army each quarter and regularly receives referrals from their wonderful team.As demand for homelessness services in the Rockingham region continues to grow, partnerships like this help ensure people can access legal assistance alongside the social, welfare and health support they are already receiving.At the pop up legal clinic, Anna provided legal advice to 4 people.Access to justice shouldn't depend on where someone lives or whether they can travel to a lawyer. By taking our services into the community and working alongside homelessness services, we can help people access legal assistance where they are, when they need it most. ... See MoreSee Less

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Street Law Centre WA Inc

3 days ago

Street Law Centre WA Inc
Behind every number is a person.On any given day in 2025 across Western Australia:▶️220 agencies were providing homelessness assistance.▶️5,900 people were supported.▶️26 people accessed homelessness services for the very first time.▶️770 people spent the previous night in crisis accommodation.▶️1,500 people reported sleeping rough in the past month.Every number represents someone experiencing uncertainty, hardship and the loss of a safe place to call home.No single statistic tells the whole story, but together they remind us that homelessness is a reality for thousands of Western Australians every day.Every person deserves the safety, stability and dignity of a place to call home. This Homelessness Week, let's continue the conversation and work towards a future where homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring.hashtag#HomelessnessWeek2026 hashtag#HW2026 *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* ... See MoreSee Less

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Street Law Centre WA Inc

4 days ago

Street Law Centre WA Inc
Real Stories from Street Law 💬For years, Sally had experienced chronic street present homelessness while living with complex mental health challenges. After being removed from both the general and priority social housing waitlists, Sally was left without a pathway into stable housing. Street Law Centre WA lodged an appeal and represented Sally at a Tier 2 hearing. As a result, her applications were successfully reinstated and backdated on both housing waitlists.That decision changed everything.After years of homelessness, Sally was allocated social housing earlier this year and, for the first time since 2016, had a safe place to call home.But Sally’s journey didn't end there.When she was later remanded in custody, she was at risk of losing the housing she had waited so long to receive. Street Law again stepped in, advocating with the Department of Housing to ensure her tenancy was maintained while she was in custody.As a result, termination action was withdrawn, Sally resolved her rental arrears following her release, and she was able to return home instead of returning to homelessness.Sally's story demonstrates the difference specialist legal assistance can make at critical moments. Street Law first successfully appealed the decision to remove Sally from the social housing waitlists, restoring her pathway to housing. When her tenancy was later at risk, we again advocated on her behalf, helping her keep her home and preventing a return to homelessness.* Name changed for confidentiality #HomelessnessWeek #hw2026 *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* ... See MoreSee Less

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Street Law Centre WA Inc

4 days ago

Street Law Centre WA Inc
From the streets of Royal Street, East Perth.On Tuesday evening, Street Law Centre WA solicitors Lily and Eilis were at the Royal Street Evening Services Hub, providing free legal assistance to people accessing the vital health, welfare and support services available there.Our attendance was made possible through our partnership with Street Doctor, whose outreach model helps connect people experiencing homelessness with the support they need in a trusted environment.Every Friday, we also work alongside Street Doctor at the Swan District Football Club Oval, bringing free legal assistance directly to people where they are.A huge thank you to Street Doctor for your ongoing collaboration and commitment to improving access to essential services for people experiencing homelessness. Together, we're helping remove barriers and improve access to health and justice. ... See MoreSee Less

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Street Law Centre WA Inc

5 days ago

Street Law Centre WA Inc
Challenge the Stereotype!Myth: People choose to be homeless.Fact: Homelessness is rarely the result of a single choice. Every person's story is different, but for many people, homelessness is the result of circumstances beyond their control.People can experience homelessness because of:➡️ Family and domestic violence ➡️ Family breakdown ➡️ Physical or mental ill health ➡️ Job loss or financial hardship ➡️ A shortage of affordable housing ➡️ Leaving prison, hospital or out-of-home care without access to stable accommodation or support. These challenges often overlap, creating barriers that make it difficult to find and maintain safe, stable housing.Many people experiencing homelessness are also facing complex legal issues. At Street Law Centre WA, we see every day how legal problems relating to identity documents, licence suspension due to non-payment of fines and infringements, discrimination, restraining orders and other matters can make it even harder for someone to move forward and end the cycle of homelessness. Homelessness is complex. Understanding the causes is the first step towards creating a community where everyone has access to safe housing, justice and support.#HW2026 #HomelessnessWeek2026 #homelessnessweek *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* ... See MoreSee Less

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