A Place to Call Home: Episode 3 - Homelessness in older women

Law for Community Workers

This is Part 3 in our podcast series exploring homelessness in Australia and the legal issues people experience when they are homeless or at risk of homelessness. During this series we will be speaking to people from different services providing support and legal advice to those experiencing homelessness.

In this 3rd episode, Bridget from the Community Legal Education Branch speaks to Beverly Baker, Chair of the NSW Older Women’s Network and President of the National Older Women’s Network.

There is useful information in this episode about how community workers working with older women can support these clients.

Use the links below to find out more information about what we talked about in this episode.

The Older Women’s Network NSW promotes the rights ,dignity and wellbeing of older women.

Address: 8-10 Victoria Street Newtown NSW 2042

Ph. 61 2 9519 8044, Email: [e-mail], Web: https://ownnsw.org.au/

National Older Women’s Network, PO Box 3082 Redfern NSW 2016

Ph. 61 4 3379 2582, Email: [e-mail], Web: https://ownaustralia.org.au/

Women’s Housing Company provides affordable housing to women:

Suite 901, Level 9, 318A Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Ph. 02 9281 1764 or 1300 942 111, Email: [e-mail],

Web: https://www.womenshousingcompany.org.au/ Open weekdays 9am – 4.30pm

Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/v1UZkjaQPCIcCUZ1ux9Nll4hoX4?

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Disclaimer: This podcast is a general guide to the law. You should not rely on it as legal advice. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer about any particular situation. The information is correct at the time of publishing but it may change. For more information, start with our team at LawAccess NSW via webchat at www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 888 529.