About our Homeless
Law program
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:
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Our impact on homelessness
As the housing crisis intensifies, we have met rising demand with high-quality legal and non-legal supports. Below are some highlights of our achievements in FY25.
261
evictions into homelessness directly prevented
1,073
non-legal supports provided by our integrated social workers
42,464
renters accessed our online self-help tool Dear Landlord
13
pro bono training sessions delivered
How Homeless Law provides legal support
Advice
Information
Casework
Self-help resources
Self-help tools
Advocacy
Clinics
Social work
Learn more about our projects and services
Our advocacy campaigns
Awards for Homeless Law’s work
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Together, we can make access to justice a reality for everyone. Act now to give people who are struggling a brighter future.
