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International Volunteer Day 2023
on 05/12/2023
We are so grateful for our wonderful, committed volunteers at Hutt St Centre – and International Volunteer Day is the perfect time to celebrate them! This year’s International Volunteer Day theme is, “If everyone did…” in recognition of the more than a billion volunteers worldwide who are changing this world...
Brushstrokes of Inspiration, Riina's Artistic Journey
on 29/11/2023
Meet Riina. She is the artist behind these beautiful artworks printed on Thank You cards for Hutt St Centre’s supporters. Riina is not only an active participant in the Aged City Living Program, which provides support for older people who’ve experienced homelessness, but also brings her creative spirit as regular...
A Colourful Reminder of Resilience and Hope
on 08/11/2023
Meet Eugene. He’s the artist who painted these colourful boots in celebration of Hutt St Centre’s 2023 Walk a Mile in My Boots challenge. A frequent visitor at Hutt St Centre’s Creative Hub, Eugene also has a passion for local history. “When I was asked to do the boots this...
Hutt St Centre's 2023 Business Lunch
on 26/10/2023
As a local South Australian charity, we feel incredibly fortunate to have the support of amazing South Australian business leaders, philanthropists and social changemakers. Last Wednesday, many of these supporters came together at Adelaide Oval to help us celebrate Hutt St Centre’s Annual Business Lunch. We would like to extend...
Empowering older people experiencing homelessness
on 23/10/2023
Over 45% of the 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. Imagine trying to connect with support services when you don’t have a fixed address, essential ID, or the...
Thank you for your life-changing gift to Graham
on 06/10/2023
When Graham came to Hutt St Centre, he was carrying so much grief. He had recently lost his adult daughter to cancer and was struggling to cope with his own diagnosis of a terminal illness. He was living in a run-down boarding house and could barely make ends meet. At...
Walk a Mile in My Boots 2023
on 17/08/2023
Look at this sea of orange! Thank you so much to our spectacular Walk a Mile in My Boots community – thousands of you stepped up during Homelessness Week to show your support for more than 7,000 people experiencing homelessness in South Australia. On Friday 11 August, we welcomed over...
A journey to homefulness
on 07/08/2023
This week, we're proud to open our doors to the public for one day only in celebration of a very special event! On Tuesday 8 August, we're hosting an exhibition for the SALA Festival to showcase the spectacular artwork of people with a lived experience of homelessness who have found...
Brian shares his story for FIVEaa Undie Drive
on 03/08/2023
It's FIVEaa Undie Drive week! Most of us go to our drawers and pull out a fresh pair of 'smalls' without much thought – and we’ve generally got a few pairs to get us through until washing day! But people sleeping rough don’t have that luxury. That’s why we’re so...
The gift of warmth
on 04/07/2023
If you picked up a copy of The Sunday Mail recently, you might have seen a double-page spread sharing the stories of three people – Christopher, Mirjana and Chelsea – who fought back from homelessness with the support of services like ours. The Sunday Mail editor, Paul Ashenden, writes: “Christopher,...
Soup Kitchen returns to East end Cellars
on 27/06/2023
Here's some souperb news! This week, our friends at East End Cellars are warming things up with the launch of their fifth annual Winter Soup Kitchen. The initiative invites prominent South Australian chefs and businesses to cook up hearty soups and raise funds for people seeking help at Hutt St...
Code Blue: 21-23 June, 2023
on 21/06/2023
CODE BLUE: ADELAIDE METRO, 21-23 JUNE Due to icy weather across South Australia this week, SA Housing Authority has announced a Code Blue in Adelaide from 5pm Wednesday 21 June until 9am Friday 23 June. With extended opening hours, Hutt St Centre will be here for people experiencing homelessness, offering...
One giant leap for manKIND
on 20/06/2023
A year ago, we introduced IGNITE – a monthly event to empower women at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Women account for around a third of people accessing our essential health and wellbeing services, and we’re proud to offer this safe and welcoming space with support tailored to their specific...
The Walk a Mile in My Boots challenge is back!
on 14/06/2023
We're thrilled to share that the Walk a Mile in My Boots challenge is back and better than ever! This August, we're stepping up to help end homelessness. When you take on the Walk a Mile in My Boots challenge, you'll show your support for more than 7,000 people experiencing...
Code Blue, 6-8 June 2023
on 06/06/2023
CODE BLUE: ADELAIDE METRO, 6-8 JUNE You might not know it from today's blue skies and sunshine, but we're in for some wild weather over the next few days. Due to forecast thunderstorms and high winds, SA Housing Authority has announced a Statewide Code Blue until Thursday 8 June. With...
Celebrating World Environment Day
on 05/06/2023
Happy World Environment Day! Here at Hutt St Centre, we know helping people and saving the planet go hand in hand. And thankfully our supporters agree. When Dr Jasper and Melissa Lee decided to combine their commitment to ending homelessness with their passion for environmental sustainability, they generously reached out...
National Sorry Day 2023
on 26/05/2023
Sorry doesn't fix everything. But healing harm always begins with an apology. Today is National Sorry Day, when we remember the harm done to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities – now known as The Stolen Generations. Forced assimilation policies by...
Messages of thanks from our visitors
on 17/05/2023
“Angels live here.” This is a message we received recently from Casey* – a woman who turned to Hutt St Centre for help after losing her home and finding herself short of friends she could rely on. In the past year, our doors have been open for 33,308 visits from...
Thank you to our outstanding volunteers!
on 16/05/2023
This week is National Volunteer Week! And to launch the week in style, we celebrated our amazing volunteers with an award ceremony at Government House. Thank you to our Patron, Her Excellency the Governor of South Australia, for supporting Hutt St Centre and warmly welcoming our volunteers. It was a...
Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2023
on 15/05/2023
It’s National Volunteer Week! (15-21 May) This year’s theme is ‘The Change Makers’. It’s fitting because every day, volunteers like Bev truly make change possible. Hutt St Centre’s 230 volunteers make a life-changing difference for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Through their compassion and dedication, they ensure Hutt...
The power of community
on 10/05/2023
Shout out to some fan favourites who went the extra mile to help us out today! Our regular kitchen volunteers (and a few starstruck staff and clients!) were thrilled to welcome Port Adelaide Football Club players and alum, Trent Dumont, Justin Westhoff, Sam Hayes, Hugh Jackson, Dylan Williams and Ollie...
Hutt St Centre welcomes Angela Carey to our Board
on 08/05/2023
We’re proud to announce the appointment of Angela Carey to Hutt St Centre’s Board of Directors. Angela brings a wealth of experience to the Centre, having held senior management roles at HomeStart Finance, Savings & Loans Credit Union, Adelaide Bank, and most recently as CEO of Common Equity Housing SA....
Increased demand for frontline services
on 06/05/2023
The Southern Cross reports rental and housing crisis, cost of living pressures and post-COVID health issues are contributing to a sharp rise in the number of people seeking support from Hutt St Centre. The Centre has reported a 27 per cent increase in client visits over the past year, with...
A simple hello
on 06/05/2023
Lindy McNamara writes in The Southern Cross: "People experiencing homelessness, the rental affordability crisis and increasing the JobSeeker payment are all topics gaining attention in the political arena at the moment, but as we know they are never going to be the platforms on which parties win or lose an...
A bold vision for Adelaide's free buses
on 05/05/2023
Have you spotted the Free City Connector buses zipping around the Adelaide CBD lately? Here’s the heartwarming story behind their colourful new look. Robert is a talented local artist and a familiar face at Hutt St Centre. His signature art style is called ‘Bumpalong’, where he lets the natural rhythms...