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Transcript of © PIAC 2008 Engaging Communities in Policy Development and Education.
© PIAC 2008
Never about us without us…
Presenters: Chris Hartley and Kevin Simpson
Homeless Persons’ Legal Service and Street Care
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Homeless Persons’ Legal Service
• Ten Clinics located in welfare agencies
• Free legal advice and representation
• Advocacy role
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Homelessness and Participation
• Involvement is a human right
• More targeted public policy decisions
• Empowering experience for participants
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Street Care
• Advise to HPLS
• Advise to Government agencies
• Run own advocacy campaigns