Peter is an intelligent and well-educated man, whose issues with alcohol had undermined any chance he had securing work in his chosen career. When Peter first presented at PCLC, he had a number of outstanding fines and criminal charges associated with his alcohol use. At that time Peter was homeless and living in his car.
Annika’s employment was impacted by COVID-19. She required assistance with the rent reduction agreement she had entered with the real estate agent, and outstanding repairs. However, the agreement Annika had reached with the landlord included a rent deferral. This meant that Annika would need to pay back the difference between the reduced rent and the usual rental amount at the end of the agreement.
Harold lives in Pakenham and would have ordinarily attended the local visiting service, but due to COVID restrictions, he came through one of our afternoon advice sessions. He was involved in a motor vehicle accident, which fortunately didn’t result in serious injury, but did lead to some serious charges being laid against him by the police, including ‘conduct endangering life’. Harold could not afford to engage a private lawyer and was not eligible for a grant of Legal Aid.
Nicole was charged with one count of carrying a prohibited weapon into the Frankston Magistrates’ Court. The prohibited weapon was a credit card pen knife that she had left in her bag inadvertently.
Sometimes being at the right place at the right time makes a big difference.
