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We provide free legal advice & legal assistance to people experiencing homelessness in WA.

Our vision at Street Law Centre WA Inc (‘Street Law’) is to close the gap in the provision of legal services to persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Western Australia. We aim to do this by operating a holistic, free legal service and to address the underlying causes of homelessness through law reform and community education. Street Law is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as an income tax exempt charitable institution and as a deductible gift recipient. We welcome contributions from the community through our Give Now page: https://www.givenow.com.au/streetlawcentrewa

05/10/2026

A positive step towards a more compassionate and coordinated response to homelessness at a local level.

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.

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.

We welcome approaches that recognise homelessness requires coordinated responses across housing, health, social, welfare and legal services.

Read more 🔗 https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/central/western-suburbs/mosman-park-council-to-consider-first-draft-policy-to-support-people-experiencing-homelessness-c-22908321

*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*

02/10/2026

A big thank you to Sophie! 👏

Recently, Sophie joined the Street Law team for 11 Wednesdays while on secondment from Mallesons.

During her time with us, Sophie attended our legal clinic at Passages Youth Engagement Hub, providing invaluable support to our solicitors by assisting with client intakes. She also progressed matters arising from the clinic and worked on a wide range of legal issues for our clients.

Sophie’s hard work was invaluable, and she approached every matter with compassion and professionalism. It has been a pleasure having her as part of the team.

Here's what Sophie had to say about her time at Street Law:
“I’ve really enjoyed my time here, and am very sad to be leaving! The work has been really good and varied, and I’ve especially enjoyed going to Passages and meeting with the clients there. Everyone has also been so welcoming and supportive, which has made for a really great experience.”

Following the end of her secondment, Sophie generously returned for a further five Wednesdays to provide pro bono support on a complex client matter, reviewing a significant volume of documents to assist with the client's case. Her ongoing commitment and willingness to continue supporting our work was greatly appreciated.

A huge thank you as well to Mallesons, our valued pro bono partner for the past 14 years. Their ongoing commitment helps strengthen our services, build our capacity, and ensure more people in our community can access free legal support.

Thank you again, Sophie! We wish you all the very best for the rest of your graduate program at Mallesons.

23/09/2026

⚖️ Street Law is at The Crew Rockingham tomorrow!

We’ll be at The Crew providing free legal services from 9am–11am.

If you’d like to see Street Law, please arrive early and put your name on the list to see us. Our legal clinics operate on a first come, first served basis.

We provide free legal assistance across a range of legal areas impacting people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.

📍 The Crew, 2/5 Cessnock Way, Rockingham
🕘 24 September 2026 | 9am–11am
⚖️ Free legal services

Please share this post with anyone who may benefit from accessing free legal support.

22/09/2026

Staying at Memorial Drive? Know your rights.

If you are asked to leave Memorial Drive today, it is important to understand your rights and what may happen to your belongings.

We’ve put together this simple information sheet outlining what you need to know, including what to do if your belongings are removed.

Please share this information with anyone who may need it.

*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*

17/09/2026

⚖️ Street Law is at the Salvos Rockingham tomorrow!

We’ll be at The Salvation Army Rockingham providing free legal services from 9am–11am.

While Street Law already attends the Salvos in Rockingham once a quarter, we’ve been increasing our presence in direct response to the ongoing situation on Memorial Drive and the legal needs of people in the local community.

If you’d like to see Street Law, please arrive early and put your name on the list at reception. Our legal clinics operate on a first come, first served basis.

We provide free legal assistance across a range of legal areas impacting people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.

📍 Salvation Army Rockingham
🕘 Tomorrow | 9am–11am
⚖️ Free legal services

Please share this post with anyone who may benefit from accessing free legal support.

11/09/2026

Every day, people experiencing or at risk of homelessness face legal issues that can stand in the way of stability, safety and independence. Here's a snapshot of the impact Street Law Centre WA made between April and June 2026.

During the quarter, we:
⚖️ Assisted 220 clients
📞 Provided 190 legal advices
📋 Delivered 134 discrete legal tasks
🤝 Opened and progressed 61 ongoing representation matters
🏛️ Opened and progressed 18 court matters

Behind every statistic is a person working to overcome the legal barriers that contribute to homelessness.

Thank you to our staff, volunteers, pro bono partners and supporters who help make this work possible.

*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*

07/09/2026

All of us at Street Law are very proud of Luella, Solicitor and CLE Coordinator, winning the Emerging Lawyer of the Year Award 2026.🏆🏆

Since starting as a volunteer law student in 2020 Luella has contributed so much to Street Law’s clients. Her dedication and commitment are undeniable, and we are all sincerely grateful for all that she does and her achievements being recognised through this award.

Congratulations Luella and thank you for being you. 🎉🎉

31/08/2026

📣📣ADVICE LINE RE-OPENS TOMORROW 📞📞
From tomorrow our Advice Line will be open to new clients.
We want to thank you for your patience during the closure period

Street Law Centre's Advice Line can be reached on 1800 752 992 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10am - 2pm.

Our Outreach Legal Clinics will continue to operate as usual

*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*

17/08/2026

Our Advice Line will be temporarily closed until Tuesday 1 September 2026 due to service capacity.

📞During this period we wont be responding to voicemails or referrals. Any referrals submitted will need to be resubmitted once the Advice Line re-opens.

When we re-open on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, our Advice Line will be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to 2pm.

Note that our outreach Legal Clinics will still be running. New clients eligible for the service are welcome to attend if they need urgent legal assistance prior to 1 September.

Thank you for your patience during this temporary change to our service.

12/08/2026

🌏 International Youth Day | Empowering young people through access to justice

Young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness often face legal issues that can make an already difficult situation even harder. From obtaining identity documents and resolving fines and infringement debt to navigating criminal matters, timely legal assistance can help remove barriers and create pathways to stability.

At Street Law Centre, young people under 25 are one of our priority client groups. Through our partnership with Passages Youth Engagement Hub in Perth and Peel, we provide free, accessible legal assistance in a safe and welcoming environment, helping young people understand their rights and navigate complex legal issues.

This International Youth Day, we recognise the resilience of young people and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring they have access to the support they need to build brighter futures.

*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*

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