A person is homeless unless he or she has adequate housing that affords the right to live in security, peace and dignity.

Who Street Law Helps

Street Law will assist people who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless by providing a free legal service and by connecting clients with other services. The service is free. 

Who is Homeless? 

A person is homeless or at risk of homelessness if they do not have adequate access to safe and secure housing. This includes situations where the person’s housing:

  • damages, or is likely to damage their health;
  • is unsafe;
  • fails to provide adequate amenities;
  • fails to provide the supports that a home normally affords; or
  • is not affordable.

How is Street Law set up?

Street Law is a joint initiative of the ACT Community Legal Centres, Legal Aid ACT and the Aboriginal Legal Service. It is a project of Welfare Rights & Legal Centre. Street Law is a Community Legal Centre and all services are free.

Funding for Street Law is provided by the ACT Government and the Commonwealth Community Legal Services Program.

Our lawyers will...

Street Law knows how one problem can lead to another and that early action is important. So our lawyers will:

  • help with practical problems
  • explain complicated legal issues
  • explain how you can access your rights
  • help negotiate with landlords, lenders, government services and others
  • help to request and prepare for housing reviews, tribunals or court hearings
  • put you in touch with other organisations that can help you. 
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