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IGNITE Expo sparks joy for women experiencing homelessness
on 06/02/2023
Did you know one in three people seeking support at Hutt St Centre are women? And two in five have sadly experienced family or domestic violence. That’s why we’re so proud to have introduced IGNITE – a monthly wellbeing group to support women seeking a fresh start on their journey...
A fresh perspective
on 01/02/2023
Last week, our friends Davo, Tom and Callum from Fresh 92.7 stepped outside their comfort zone and sought a fresh perspective by helping out in Hutt St Centre’s kitchen for a busy lunch shift. The trio make up Fresh’s on-air brekkie team and, together, they pitched in alongside our Kitchen...
Rising cost of living hurts South Australians
on 21/12/2022
Christmas can be the loneliest time of year for people doing it tough. And times are only getting tougher. In the past week, we've welcomed 735 people through our doors in search of support. “These are numbers we’ve never seen before in our recorded history,” our CEO Chris Burns shared...
Adelaide Summer Orchestra supports ending homelessness
on 12/12/2022
Have you ever wondered about all those students that study music at school, then choose another career but never lose their interest in music? The Adelaide Summer Orchestra came into being because of this love of music. Most large orchestral works are only available to professional orchestras but the idea...
Christmas at Hutt St Centre
on 09/12/2022
The festive season has well and truly arrived! For many of us, this means parties, presents and family gatherings. But for an ever-increasing number of people at risk of or experiencing homelessness in South Australia, Christmas can be a heartbreaking and lonely time of year. Rather than a time of...
Hutt St Centre appoints General Manager, Homefulness
on 28/11/2022
Hutt St Centre has appointed Tom Steeples to the newly created position of General Manager, Homefulness. Tom has significant experience in the community services sector in Australia and overseas, most recently as Senior Manager – Family Services at ac.care where he manages services and programs throughout Southern SA. He has...
Taryn Brumfitt wins SA 2023 Australian of the Year!
on 11/11/2022
A huge congratulations to Hutt St Centre Ambassador and all-around excellent human, Taryn Brumfitt! Last night, she was deservedly named the South Australian 2023 Australian of the Year and we couldn’t be more proud. Taryn is a filmmaker, speaker, activist and founder of the Embrace Body Image Movement, teaching people...
Clara's heart of gold
on 18/10/2022
Meet Clara. As the owner and Managing Pharmacist at Star Discount Chemist on Hutt Street, Clara generously gave her time this morning to run a healthy heart clinic here at Hutt St Centre. She offered free heart health checks to dozens of people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, and...
An extra helping of happiness
on 05/10/2022
Let's take a moment to celebrate the little things! For the third week running, our guru of gourmet cooking – Kitchen Manager Peter – and our hard-working kitchen team have scored perfect reviews from people seeking help here at Hutt St Centre. We installed a "Happy or Not" kiosk in...
Meet Hutt St Hero Riley
on 30/09/2022
Meet Hutt St Hero Riley Small acts of kindness can be a powerful catalyst, as 9-year-old Hutt St Hero Riley knows very well. Riley and dad, Ben, walked 53km and for over 12 hours from Williamstown to Hutt St Centre, enduring rain and mud, and raising over $5,100! Riley’s fundraiser...
Valuing spirituality
on 28/09/2022
Meet Chris. She’s a pastoral care worker and has been volunteering with Hutt St Centre since 2013. The Pastoral Care team provides a listening ear for people when they need one. Pastoral care volunteers are onsite regularly here at Hutt St Centre to meet the diverse spiritual and emotional needs...
Toward Home Alliance update
on 23/09/2022
Expression of Interest for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHO) The Toward Home Alliance (THA) delivers specialist homelessness services across the city, inner and outer south and Adelaide Hills regions. Since commencing in July 2021, providing intentional, culturally safe and responsive services for Aboriginal...
Many boots make a great impact
on 14/09/2022
Boo Hooi (Jimmy) Khoo has completed his fourth Walk a Mile in My Boots Challenge, raising $1,700 and rallying the DCS Learning Academy team to walk together. His heart for helping people stems from his own experiences growing up: “I was inspired to do Walk a Mile in My Boots...
One boy's heart to end homelessness
on 08/09/2022
Arie knows firsthand that you’re never too young to make a difference. Since the age of four, Arie has been determined to play his part in supporting people doing it tough. Growing up near Victoria Park, he’d seen people sleeping rough or in tents and wanted to help – but...
Meet our Healthcare Hero, RDNS Nurse Jacqui
on 02/09/2022
For more than 6,000 people in South Australia, homelessness is a daily reality leading to complex health issues that require expert care outside the walls of the hospital system. RDNS Silverchain nurse, Jacqui, shares her insights on her role in supporting people experiencing homelessness to access health care. Jacqui works...
The journey to homefulness
on 31/08/2022
Meet two of our valued team members here at Hutt St Centre – Andy and Doris! An important part of the job for case managers like Andy is helping people find a safe and permanent home. But as anyone who’s had to move house will tell you, it can be...
An Un-FUR-getable Day
on 19/08/2022
Participants of our Aged City Living program recently had an a-meow-zing time at Sassy's Cat Cafe and Adoption Centre. A big thank you to Sharon and the team for their warm welcome, and for making it such a special occasion for everyone who came along! Kingsley (pictured) LOVES cats, as...
Hutt St Centre's 2022 Business Lunch
on 17/08/2022
As a local South Australian charity, we feel incredibly fortunate to have the support of amazing South Australian business leaders, philanthropists and social changemakers. During Homelessness Week earlier this month, many of these supporters came together at Adelaide Oval to help us celebrate Hutt St Centre’s Annual Business Lunch. A...
SA's Governor Walks a Mile with People Experiencing Homelessness
on 12/08/2022
This morning, our Chair Tim O'Callaghan and CEO Chris Burns, along with a small group of clients, volunteers and staff from Hutt St Centre were warmly welcomed at Government House by our Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia and Mr Bunten. Together, we walked...
Five ways to help end homelessness
on 06/08/2022
As Homelessness Week comes to a close for 2022, it's important to remember homelessness remains a tough reality for more than 6,000 people in South Australia all year round. Let’s keep ending homelessness on the agenda beyond Homelessness Week. There are so many ways you can learn more about homelessness...
East End Cellars Soup Kitchen is back for 2022!
on 11/07/2022
Is there anything better on a cold winter’s day than a delicious bowl of soup? Maybe just the knowledge that your meal is helping make a difference for people doing it tough! This Thursday 14 July, our friends at East End Cellars are kicking off their annual Soup Kitchen with...
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...