Homelessness / StreetCare’s influence and recognition PIAC’s StreetCare team are celebrating several recent successes that will improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness – with benefits... 19 Dec 2022 Homelessness / It’s not what you know but who you know - reflections on StreetCare By Charmaine Jones, Project Officer, StreetCare When I was younger, I viewed the old adage ‘it’s not what you know... 3 Aug 2022 Homelessness / Rapid increase in people over 55 experiencing homelessness More and more older people are experiencing homelessness in New South Wales. And it is likely homelessness of older people... 19 Jul 2022 Homelessness / Policing Public Space: The experiences of people sleeping rough A new report by PIAC and Homelessness NSW highlights how negative interactions with police can stop people who are experiencing... 17 May 2021 Homelessness / Vale AJ, long-time advocate for people experiencing homelessness We are very sad to announce the passing of AJ, founding member of PIAC’s consumer advisory committee on homelessness, StreetCare.... 4 Feb 2021 Homelessness / Improving accountability around the treatment of homeless people in public Appearing before a Parliamentary committee this month, PIAC’s Homeless Persons Legal Service and consumer StreetCare committee have called for amendments... 28 Aug 2020 Homelessness / Could COVID-19 be a catalyst for positive change? The NSW Government has taken unprecedented action to address rough sleeping during the COVID-19 crisis. In March, governments responded to... 3 Aug 2020 Homelessness / Zoom forum: After the pandemic - a return to homelessness? Join us for a special lunch time zoom forum to discuss issues facing people experiencing homelessness as the COVID-19 crisis... 19 May 2020 Homelessness / Concerns re policing public health orders The unprecedented public health orders that have been put place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have the potential to... 17 Apr 2020 Homelessness / Early intervention makes a life-changing difference Speaking at the Homelessness NSW Conference, PIAC’s Maddy Humphreys has emphasised the importance of intervening early to give young people... 24 Mar 2020
