HPLS Digital Video

PIAC’s record

  • Growing the HPLS from four to ten clinics in six years
  • Providing legal advice and representation to over 3,300 clients
  • Establishing a Solicitor Advocate position to overcome some of the barriers homeless people face accessing legal services
  • Working with government on the reform of the Fines Act 1996 (NSW)
  • Conducting human rights workshops for the homeless community
  • Securing pilot funding to establish an advocacy and advisory group of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
  • Influencing State and Federal government policymaking on issues affecting the homeless community