A joint initiative between PIAC and the Public Interest Law Clearing House, HPLS aims to: 

• provide access to justice for homeless people in NSW
• advocate on behalf of the homeless community
• involve the homeless community in our work and increase the likelihood of real and lasting change on issues of homelessness

HPLS currently operates ten free legal clinics on a roster basis at welfare agencies in the greater Sydney metropolitan region. These are agencies that provide direct services, such as food and accommodation, to people in housing crisis.  The clinics are co-ordinated by HPLS and staffed by lawyers from PILCH NSW members.

The clinics are hosted by the following welfare agencies: Edward Eagar Lodge (Wesley Mission), Matthew Talbot Hostel (St Vincent de Paul Society), Newtown Mission in Partnership with Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, Normal Andrews House (Uniting Care), Parramatta Mission (Uniting Church), Streetlevel Mission (Salvation Army), The Station, Vincentian House (the St Vincent de Paul Society), Wayside Chapel (Uniting Church) and Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre.

The following PILCH NSW members provide lawyers on a pro bono basis to HPLS to provide legal services through the clinics: Allens Arthur Robinson, Baker & McKenzie, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Norton Rose Australia, Dibbs Barker, HWL Ebsworth, Gilbert + Tobin, Henry Davis York, Legal Aid NSW , Minter Ellison and Thomson Playford Cutlers.