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Street Law Centre WA Inc

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 Offic

e 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

03/08/2026

Homelessness Week 2026

This week, we join organisations across Australia to raise awareness of homelessness and the barriers people face in accessing housing, support and justice.

At Street Law Centre WA, every week we provide our free legal services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. During Homelessness Week, our solicitors will be out in the community even more than usual, delivering additional legal clinics and working alongside the social, welfare and health services that support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

📍 In addition to our regular outreach legal clinics and free legal advice line, this week we'll also be in Rockingham, the Royal Street Homelessness Services Hub and Passages Youth Engagement Hub for the Aboriginal Justice Open Day.

Throughout the week we'll also be sharing stories, information and insights into how legal assistance helps people move towards safety, stability and independence.

Everyone deserves access to justice, regardless of their living situation.

*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*

30/07/2026

Thank you, Shahad! 💙

Recently, we said thank you and goodbye to Shahad, one of our paralegals, who has been part of the Street Law team since July last year.

During her time with us, Shahad worked on our Housing and ID Project, helping clients obtain essential identity documents and navigate barriers with the Department of Housing. A standout achievement was assisting with a successful housing appeal that resulted in our client's housing application being reinstated and backdated by five years! This was a fantastic outcome for the client.

As Shahad moves on from Street Law to begin her career as a lawyer, we want to thank her for her hard work, compassion and commitment to our clients over the past year. We wish her every success in this exciting next chapter. We wish her every success in her legal career!

29/07/2026

🏠 What if housing was the starting point, not the reward?

This reel highlights Finland’s Housing First approach, which recognises that people do not need to “fix everything” before they deserve a safe place to live.

The idea is simple: when someone has a stable home, they have a stronger foundation to address other challenges, such as health, employment, wellbeing and connection to services.

In Australia, people experiencing homelessness often face significant barriers before they can access long-term housing. They may be expected to navigate complex systems, meet certain requirements, and wait years while their health and circumstances continue to deteriorate.

Ending homelessness requires approaches that prioritise dignity, stability and long-term solutions. Finland’s Housing First approach shows what can be possible when we start with housing, not conditions.

🎥Reel originally shared by the Parallel Truth account.

*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*

28/07/2026

🔐 Safe Pocket update: small packs, big impact 💙

Earlier this year, we launched Safe Pocket, an initiative designed to help address a common challenge faced by many of our clients: the loss or theft of essential identity documents.

We’re excited to share that the project is gaining momentum. We’ve started seeing previous clients at our outreach locations using their Safe Pocket packs, and we’re hearing positive feedback from both clients and the services we work alongside. 🤝

It’s been great to see others recognising the potential of Safe Pocket and how a simple, practical resource can help protect important documents and make a real difference in people’s day-to-day lives.

While it’s still early days, we’re proud to see Safe Pocket making its way into the community and helping clients keep their essential items safe. ✨

A big thank you to Street Smart for the grant funding that made this initiative possible.

Pictured: our Admin Officer, Declan, preparing Safe Pocket packs following a new delivery 📦

Read more about Safe Pocket in our latest newsletter 👇 https://streetlawcentre.org.au/street-news-inside-street-law-june-2026-2/

*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*

23/07/2026

⚖️ Behind every legal matter is a person’s story 💙

When Michael* came to Street Law at the Karnany Resource Centre in Midland, he was experiencing homelessness and facing a criminal charge.

What appeared to be a straightforward legal matter was connected to much bigger circumstances. Michael’s situation highlighted the challenges people can face when they do not have a safe place to store their belongings or access the support they need.

Our team provided legal advice, explained his legal options, and represented him in court, ensuring his circumstances were properly outlined to the court.

This case highlights why accessible legal services matter. A person’s story and circumstances are an important part of achieving fair and appropriate outcomes.

Read Michael’s full story and learn more about the impact of our Midland Project in our latest newsletter. 👇 https://streetlawcentre.org.au/street-news-inside-street-law-june-2026-2/

*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*

22/07/2026

👏 Thank You, Tom! 👏

Over the past 14 weeks, Tom has joined us every Tuesday through a secondment from Lavan Legal, contributing an incredible 104 hours of pro bono support to Street Law Centre. ⚖️

During his time with us, Tom attended our fortnightly legal clinic at Ruah, supporting our solicitors with client intakes and helping progress matters arising from the clinic. He approached every task with diligence and a genuine commitment to helping our clients. It has been a pleasure to have him working alongside us. 🌟

We asked Tom what he enjoyed most about his time with Street Law Centre:

🗨️“Gaining real-world experience in a client-facing capacity. Visiting legal clinics has been highly enjoyable and facilitates a very tangible link between the work that I have done here and the people that I have assisted.”

🗨️ “The work that SLC does has a real impact on people’s lives and this is something that I am proud to have contributed to.”

A special thank you also to our valued pro bono partners at Lavan Legal for their ongoing support of our secondee program. Partnerships like these help us expand our reach and continue to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Thank you, Tom, for your hard work and dedication—we wish you all the very best for the future! 🎉

21/07/2026

Why having no fixed address matters in the justice system

For people experiencing homelessness, navigating bail conditions can be difficult in ways the system does not always account for. Bail is a legal process that relies heavily on a person’s ability to meet conditions, but those conditions are often designed with stable housing in mind.

Our latest article highlights how quickly homelessness can intersect with the criminal justice system, and how bail conditions that may appear straightforward on paper can be far more complex in practice.

Read the full article on page 7 of our newsletter and learn why we think the criminal justice system needs to take the circumstances of people experiencing homelessness into account.

*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*

17/07/2026

👏 Thank You, Jack! 👏

A big thank you to Jack, one of our solicitors, who joined Street Law in October 2023.

Over the past two and a half years, Jack has been an invaluable member of our team, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a strong passion for law reform ⚖️. Jack has delivered our free legal services on our advice line and attended numerous legal clinics, most recently our monthly clinic at Uniting WA’s Koort Boodja accommodation service.

Jack was a great advocate for our clients, particularly in criminal law matters, regularly representing them in courts across Perth, Armadale, Rockingham and beyond🏛️.

As Jack leaves us to embark on an exciting new business venture, we want to thank him for his hard work, dedication and the impact he has made on our clients, colleagues and organisation.

Please join us in wishing Jack every success in this next chapter 🎉. We look forward to seeing where his journey takes him!

Thank you, Jack, for everything you've contributed to Street Law. 🙌

15/07/2026

🎉 Expanding Access to Justice in Subiaco ⚖️

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.

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.

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.

The hub operates every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm, and we’re currently attending monthly to provide free legal assistance to the community.

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. 🌟❤️

*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*

14/07/2026

🎉 One Year with Street Law! 🎉

Today we're celebrating Declan's first anniversary with Street Law!

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.

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.

Declan is a valued member of our team, and we are incredibly grateful to have him with us.

Congratulations on your first year, Declan! Thank you for everything you've contributed—we're looking forward to another fantastic year ahead. 👏

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