We work with pro bono lawyers to provide legal information, advice and representation to people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. Our services are outreach-based and client-centred, and we don’t just focus on legal issues. We work collaboratively with a whole range of people and services. Our relationships with the homelessness sector build our capacity to understand and respond to clients with a range of non-legal needs.
We recognise that we will never be able to meet the legal needs of all people experiencing homelessness. In order to achieve systemic change, we need to be strategic. Our advocacy is directly connected to our casework services and we maintain two ongoing campaigns:
Read Maggie's story"When you’re not in the right frame of mind, you let the system beat you."
Read Ruben's storyPeople experiencing homelessness often face complex issues, including legal problems.
