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Mapping of Unmet Legal Need Priorities of People Who Are Homeless Identified in the Law Council’S Justice Project Final Report Aligned with Organisations DRAFT Mapping of Unmet Legal Need Priorities of People who are Homeless Identified in the Law Council’s Justice Project Final Report aligned with Organisations Priorities Identified in the Justice Project Final Report: 1. Recognise the essential role legal assistance plays in preventing and reducing homelessness. Provide reliable, secure and recurrent funding of specialist homelessness legal services and related critical supports. Existing specialist services need to be supported in RRR areas and the establishment of specialist homelessness legal clinics needs to be supported in jurisdictions that lack specialist services. 2. Improve legal, policy and service frameworks to prioritise homelessness prevention. 3. Investment in safe, secure and appropriate housing, including crisis, bail and post release accommodation, for vulnerable groups who are at risk of homelessness. 4. Investment in better exit strategies, including wraparound supports, transition services, throughcare and affordable accommodation, to prevent homelessness amongst those exiting government institutions, including the child protection system, detention, hospitals and mental health facilities. 5. Review and amend laws that criminalise homelessness 6. Review problematic tenancy laws, policies and practices, with a view to achieving an appropriate balance between the human rights of tenants at risk of homelessness with the rights of property owners. 1 The Australian Pro Bono Centre acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, the Bedegal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to the Elders – past, present and emerging – and the youth who are working towards a brighter tomorrow. DRAFT State / Organisations Justice Direct Law Pro Bono Opportunities Provide cultural competence Territory Centre Services Reform or trauma informed training Priorities (Research, to pro bono providers? (1-6 Policy, Above) Advocacy and Campaigns) Organisations for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness Australian Alliance to End Homelessness 2, 3 ✔ (AAEH) – Supports Australian communities to end homelessness. They work with practitioners, policymakers, academics, corporate and community leaders to build increased understanding of the complex and interconnected causes of homelessness, the challenges of overcoming it, and the most effective initiatives, programs and policies for preventing and ultimately ending it. From this increased understanding, they aim to inspire strategic, evidence-based and socially just action. Australian Housing and Urban Research 2, 3, 4, 6 ✔ No National Institute (AHURI) – National independent research network. It is exclusively dedicated to research regarding housing, homelessness, cities and related urban research. Through their national network of university research partners, they undertake research leading to the advancement of knowledge on key policy and practice issues. Homelessness Australia – National peak body 2 ✔ See here. for homelessness in Australia. Homelessness Australia was defunded by the Federal Government in 2015 and now provides its services on a voluntary basis and with the support of members. It works to end 2 The Australian Pro Bono Centre acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, the Bedegal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to the Elders – past, present and emerging – and the youth who are working towards a brighter tomorrow. DRAFT State / Organisations Justice Direct Law Pro Bono Opportunities Provide cultural competence Territory Centre Services Reform or trauma informed training Priorities (Research, to pro bono providers? (1-6 Policy, Above) Advocacy and Campaigns) homelessness through leadership, highlighting the structural drivers of homelessness, policy development, advocacy and capacity building. Mercy Foundation – Strives to end 3, 4, 6 ✔ homelessness, human trafficking and slavery and bring about greater social justice in communities across Australia. The Foundation is committed to advocating for social justice by making submissions to State and Federal Governments. The Foundation also provides grants predominantly for projects that focus on chronic homelessness and women who experience chronic homelessness. National Shelter – Aims to improve housing 2, 6 ✔ access, affordability, appropriateness, safety and security for people on low incomes. It works towards this goal by influencing government policy and action, and by raising public awareness about housing issues. ACT Shelter – ACT Shelter is an independent 3 ✔ See here to become a member. peak community organisation that provides strategic advice and advocacy on housing policy issues that affect people with no, or on low to moderate incomes ACT Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) – Provides 1, 2, 3, 6 ✔ ✔ See here. leadership on preventing and ending homelessness by developing, supporting and promoting evidence-based policy and practice. They also have a Homelessness Advocacy Service that advocates for and provides advice 3 The Australian Pro Bono Centre acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, the Bedegal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to the Elders – past, present and emerging – and the youth who are working towards a brighter tomorrow. DRAFT State / Organisations Justice Direct Law Pro Bono Opportunities Provide cultural competence Territory Centre Services Reform or trauma informed training Priorities (Research, to pro bono providers? (1-6 Policy, Above) Advocacy and Campaigns) and information to consumers who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Launch Housing – Committed to ending 2, 3 ✔ homelessness. They believe access to safe, secure and affordable housing is a fundamental right. They undertake evidence-based research to understand the causes and consequences of homelessness and use research findings to advocate for a better approach for the 24,800 Victorians who are currently homeless. Street Law – Free and confidential outreach 1 ✔ See here. legal service for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Street Law provides legal advice and casework assistance and connects clients with other services. Tenants’ Union ACT – Not for profit community 1, 2, 3 ✔ legal centre offering free services for people renting their homes in the ACT. They run a Tenants’ Advice Service that provide free tenancy advice, advocacy and referrals as well as information, presentations and training. Although they have been defunded, they still operate as a volunteer organisation. Coast Shelter – Provides free meals, assessment, 1 ✔ See here. referral and support to help homeless, vulnerable, financially disadvantaged and NSW socially isolated community members. It offers free legal advice Friday fortnightly provided by Central Coast Community Legal Centre. 4 The Australian Pro Bono Centre acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, the Bedegal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to the Elders – past, present and emerging – and the youth who are working towards a brighter tomorrow. DRAFT State / Organisations Justice Direct Law Pro Bono Opportunities Provide cultural competence Territory Centre Services Reform or trauma informed training Priorities (Research, to pro bono providers? (1-6 Policy, Above) Advocacy and Campaigns) Eastern Area Tenants Service (EATS) – Offers 1 ✔ See here. free advice, information and help to tenants who are having problems with their landlords or real estate agents. EATS helps tenants in private rental and public housing. They also help boarders and lodgers. Homelessness NSW – Homelessness NSW is a 2 ✔ See here to become a member. not-for-profit organisation that works with its members to prevent and reduce homelessness across NSW. Members include small, locally based community organisations, multiservice agencies with a regional reach and large State- wide service providers. It regularly produces reports and other publications to encourage law reform to prevent homelessness. Shelter NSW – State's peak housing policy and 2, 3, 4, 6 ✔ See here to become a member. advocacy organisation. They carry out research and policy development, advocacy and communications, sector consultation and coordination, and capacity building. Tenant’s Union NSW – A community legal centre 1, 2, 3, 4, ✔ ✔ See here to become a member or Yes, they provide legal and specialising in housing law. It is the State’s peak 6 volunteer. cultural competence training. non-government organisation for tenants and Pro bono lawyers will have the aims to represent the interests of all tenants in chance to assist with the advice NSW. line (Mondays), drafting It is also the main resourcing body for Tenants’ submissions and assisting with Advice and Advocacy Services (TAASs). public interest cases. The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre – Provides 1, 2, 5 ✔ ✔ They are looking for private They provide legal training to free legal assistance for homeless and practitioners to provide pro bono the pro bono, government and disadvantaged young people aged 25 and under. assistance with matters that are community legal sector (ie 5 The Australian Pro Bono Centre acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, the Bedegal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to the Elders – past, present and emerging – and the youth who are working towards a brighter tomorrow. DRAFT State / Organisations Justice Direct Law Pro Bono Opportunities Provide cultural competence Territory Centre Services Reform
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