The Word from the Street, Autumn 2024
Your Kindness Gave Brian a Fresh Start
09/02/2024
Brian* was a hard-working truck driver, but his life was suddenly turned upside down after a spider bite landed him in the hospital. The impact this had on his health forced him to put his work on hold. Before long, he found himself unemployed and eventually lost his home due to cost-of -living pressures. For four challenging months, Brian found...
Thank You for Giving Hope and Joy this Christmas and Beyond
12/02/2024
Christmas cheer, warm welcomes and full bellies - your support helped more people than ever before on Christmas Day! Thank you so much for your generous support last Christmas. For many, 2023 was an incredibly tough year, but your kindness ensured that people in our community were not alone, and hungry, at Christmas. For people experiencing homelessness, Christmas can be...
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Thank You for Empowering Older People Experiencing Homelessness
12/02/2024
Older adults experiencing homelessness are at risk of being invisible in our community. Your kindness ensures they are seen and heard at Hutt St Centre. More than 45% of people seeking help at Hutt St Centre are aged 45 years and older, making services focused on positive ageing crucial to help them feel empowered, respected, and independent. The aged care...
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Your Kindness Brings Relief to People Sleeping Rough
12/02/2024
Over recent years, the demand for healthcare services at Hutt St Centre has more than doubled. For visitors like Dominic*, access to these services is the vital link between enduring suffering and living pain-free. As part of our visiting services, Dr Michael and his team from Australian Chiropractic College provide free monthly appointments aimed at relieving back and neck pain...
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Joe's Path to a Brighter Future - Thanks To You
12/02/2024
Your support helps people experiencing homelessness obtain the essential documents and IDs they need to get back on track. Many people who walk through our doors have no form of personal identification. This makes it impossible to register for government services, access healthcare, or apply for work and housing. But thanks to you, Hutt St Centre’s Pathways program is here...
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