WHPS offers free legal assistance and connection to a range of support services at drop-in clinics held at women-only services across Sydney. This includes free legal representation for criminal matters.
Domestic and family violence is the leading cause of homelessness amongst women in Australia. We offer a trauma-informed service that can help women respond to issues related to safety, discrimination, financial problems and housing, which can be a result of family and domestic violence.
Who we help
- Women who sleep rough.
- Women who live temporarily with friends or families because of homelessness (eg ‘couch surfing’).
- Women living in boarding houses, hostels or hotels.
- Women in public housing or private rental accommodation at risk of losing their home and becoming homeless.
How to get help
- Come to one of our drop-in clinics; or
- Download and fill out our online application; or
- Call our office on (02) 8898 6545.
Women-only drop in clinics
WHPS legal clinics are held at women-only services and are staffed by women lawyers. See what legal matters we can help with at our clinics.
Women are also welcome to attend any of our Homeless Persons’ Legal Service drop-in legal clinics.
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Lou’s Place |
Women and Girls Emergency Centre (WAGEC) 36-38 George Street, Redfern 1 – 3pm (fortnightly) |
Hopestreet – Women’s Space (BaptistCare) 359 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst 1 – 3pm (fortnightly) |
Legal representation for criminal matters
We offer free legal advice and representation in court to women who are experiencing, or at risk of homelessness, and facing criminal charges.
To ask for help for yourself or a client, please complete the HPLS referral form and email it to [email protected].