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Celebrating 10 years of vision testing by OneSight

Posted by Hutt St Centre

on 13/02/2024

Have you ever misplaced your glasses? Trying to find them without being able to see clearly is so frustrating! It makes everyday tasks much more difficult, or even impossible. Imagine how much more difficult it could be to navigate each day without being able to see clearly when you’re facing...

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Introducing our new Ambassador, Elspeth Hussey

Posted by Hutt St Centre

on 09/02/2024

We’re excited to share that 7NEWS Adelaide Reporter & Weekend Early Edition Presenter, Elspeth Hussey, is now a Hutt St Centre Ambassador!  Elspeth's work as a 7NEWS journalist has taken her all over the state, covering stories of triumph and tragedy, natural disasters, crimes, Royal visits, the coronavirus pandemic, and...

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Hutt St Centre’s Aspire program eases pressure on hospitals, saves the Government $32.7m

17/01/2024

Hutt St Centre’s Aspire program, which helps South Australians experiencing persistent homelessness to find secure housing, is easing pressure on the state’s hospital system. The results of the sixth year of operations show participants have avoided spending 6,091 nights in hospital across the length of Aspire, which corresponds to a...

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Christmas at Hutt St Centre

Posted by Hutt St Centre

on 18/12/2023

The festive season, a time most of us usually enjoy with loved ones, is especially tough for people experiencing homelessness. While many of us are rushing around buying presents and decorating our homes, many South Australians are sleeping on the streets, in their cars or in temporary accommodation. It’s a...

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International Volunteer Day 2023

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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Brushstrokes of Inspiration, Riina's Artistic Journey

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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A Colourful Reminder of Resilience and Hope

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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Hutt St Centre's 2023 Business Lunch

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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Empowering older people experiencing homelessness

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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Thank you for your life-changing gift to Graham

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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Walk a Mile in My Boots 2023

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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A journey to homefulness

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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Brian shares his story for FIVEaa Undie Drive

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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The gift of warmth

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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,...

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Soup Kitchen returns to East end Cellars

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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Code Blue: 21-23 June, 2023

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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One giant leap for manKIND

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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The Walk a Mile in My Boots challenge is back!

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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Code Blue, 6-8 June 2023

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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Celebrating World Environment Day

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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National Sorry Day 2023

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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Messages of thanks from our visitors

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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Thank you to our outstanding volunteers!

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2023

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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The power of community

Posted by Hutt St Centre

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...

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