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March 2016

CEO News - March

Posted by Hutt St Centre

on 15/03/2016

A big thanks to all for thinking of Hutt St Centre over the Christmas period. Whilst most of us enjoyed a break through January, there was no rest for our staff and volunteers on the frontline. 2016 will be an exciting year for Hutt St Centre. We are looking forward...

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TEARS AT BREAKFAST

Posted by Hutt St Centre

on 15/03/2016

For sixteen years I have volunteered on a Wednesday morning breakfast shift at Hutt St Centre. Along with the other volunteers, who have now become friends of mine, I perform simple but important tasks like making toast, serving coffee, and washing up. The Meal Centre is a place where people...

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TEEN AS A FOSSIL

Posted by Hutt St Centre

on 15/03/2016

Brian, a friendly face we have been seeing for many years, was thrilled to move into his own place recently. Brian had a violent and abusive childhood, and continues to struggle with mental health and addiction, but is always polite and willing to help where he can. Recently an unwanted...

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A LETTER FROM LUANNE

Posted by Hutt St Centre

on 15/03/2016

Hutt St Centre has been a lifeline for me. Leaving Melbourne and my second husband to change my life, I was referred to Hutt St Centre while staying at Hackney Lodge. Sharne was first of many allocated workers who helped me start dealing with social issues, mental illness, drug dependency,...

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Peter's Story

Posted by Hutt St Centre

on 15/03/2016

Have you ever wondered why some people have to deal with so much sadness, loss and misfortune in their life, while others seem to sail along on calm blue seas? Here at Hutt St Centre we are often amazed at the resilience of people who face and overcome seemingly insurmountable...

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The Outsiders

Posted by Hutt St Centre

on 15/03/2016

A few weeks ago the members of The Outsiders band entered their rehearsal room in the Day Centre to set up and run through their set-list, but this particular afternoon was a little more special than before. Nervous sweat trickled down the band member’s foreheads as the crowd - staff,...

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