June 2022
How does it feel to sleep rough in winter?
on 28/06/2022
It’s been a brutally cold start to winter. For people sleeping rough, there’s no more terrifying time of year. Toby*, who bravely shared his story in our Winter Appeal, says: “Being homeless in winter is the worst. You can’t sleep in freezing conditions – it’s just impossible. I remember wandering...
Congratulations to Bruce McAvaney OAM
on 23/06/2022
On behalf of everyone at Hutt St Centre, we’d like to wish congratulations to a very SPECIAL South Aussie icon – Hutt St Centre Ambassador, Mr Bruce McAvaney OAM. This week, Bruce was deservedly inducted into Australian television’s Hall of Fame as part of the 2022 TV Week Logie Awards....
Step up for the 2022 Walk a Mile in My Boots Challenge!
on 21/06/2022
Have you heard the news? Hutt St Centre’s Walk a Mile in My Boots Challenge is back for 2022! We know you care just as much as we do about helping people doing it tough in South Australia – that’s why you’re part of our awesome community of supporters! Can...
Home means a community that cares
on 16/06/2022
We talk about ‘homefulness’ a lot here at Hutt St Centre. It means the feeling of safety, control and confidence that comes with having a place of your own. Beyond just having a roof over your head, homefulness is about finding your place in the world and being connected to...
Aspire Program Manager named in SA's 40 Under 40
on 10/06/2022
We are very proud to share that the Manager of our Aspire Program, Tameka, has been recognised as one of South Australia’s 40 Under 40 by InDaily! Hutt St Centre CEO, Chris, said the accolade was well-deserved. “Tameka is leading a unique and revolutionary model of case management that is...
Small gestures of kindness
on 09/06/2022
Case management is a tough job, and many of the hardest parts go unseen. But the little things can make a huge difference for people on their journey out of homelessness. Having someone around who believes in you. A friendly ear to listen, or just to ask how you’re doing....
Look for the helpers
on 08/06/2022
It takes a special kind of human to choose kindness in the face of adversity. But our community here at Hutt St Centre is full of people like that – the helpers and the givers. This week, our friends and neighbours at Bici Espresso sustained serious damage to their café...
Happy Say Something Nice Day
on 01/06/2022
Here's a much-needed ray of sunshine after the past few cold and gloomy days. Today happens to be 'Say Something Nice Day', but we're big fans of saying nice things whenever the mood strikes! When we introduced a HappyOrNot kiosk to our Wellbeing Centre last year, it was intended to...