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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
Maddy Humphreys

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Australian Government Solicitor wins Pro Bono Law Award

PIAC is delighted to congratulate the Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) on winning the Australian Law Pro Bono Award at the...

12 Aug 2019

Homelessness / Reducing homelessness: scheme helps 50 000 people out of debt

PIAC is delighted to note the success of the Work Development Order Scheme in reducing the impact of fines on people who...

13 Mar 2019

Homelessness / StreetCare endorses Homelessness NSW State Election Platform

PIAC’s consumer committee on homelessness, StreetCare, has welcomed Homelessness NSW’s State Election Platform 2018-2019. StreetCare Project Officer, Maddy Humphreys, said...

15 Feb 2019

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