August 2021
A message of thanks from our Patron
on 31/08/2021
Our Patron, His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, shared this message of thanks to everyone who supports Hutt St Centre and people experiencing homelessness. His Excellency's term as Governor of South Australia comes to an end today and we wish to thank him for his generous support as...
Welcoming our newest Ambassador, Katrina Webb
25/08/2021
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games have begun this week and we’re delighted to share that our newest Ambassador, Katrina Webb OAM, is on the ground reporting for 7Sport. As an Australian sporting legend, Katrina is no stranger to a Gold medal podium. But despite her success, the journey hasn’t been...
Homeless not voteless
on 24/08/2021
With both State and Federal elections happening in 2022, we’re focussed on advocating for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness to ensure their voices are heard. Recently we welcomed teams from the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) and the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to Hutt St Centre to...
Book Club offers confidence and a sense of community
on 18/08/2021
Homelessness is often a deeply lonely experience. And it’s impossible to rebuild your life without a community to support you. That’s why Hutt St Centre offers a whole range of community engagement activities to help people build friendships, skills and confidence. One of our newest initiatives is a monthly Book...
Thank you for walking alongside Alex*
on 17/08/2021
This year’s Walk a Mile in My Boots Challenge welcomed participants from all across the world – walking as far away as Poland and Latvia. But for many people, the cause is much closer to home. Alex* signed up because she experienced homelessness throughout her childhood and much of her...
Everybody counts in the 2021 Australian Census
on 13/08/2021
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) estimates that more than 116,000 people were experiencing homelessness on Census night in 2016. That’s 1 in 200 people. But a lot can change in five years. Census data helps inform services for people experiencing homelessness, so they can get the practical support they...
The journey out of homelessness
on 05/08/2021
Homelessness isn’t a life sentence. It’s a journey many people will find themselves on at some point. It’s a life-changing experience, but it doesn’t define you. You are more than your experience of homelessness. And there is always hope for better days ahead. That’s why we use person-first language when...
Homelessness in South Australia
on 04/08/2021
Homelessness is so much more common than we like to imagine. Anyone can be become homeless, through no fault of their own. A job loss, an unexpected eviction, or a family breakdown can all too easily land someone on the streets. In fact, of the 850 people who walk through...
What is homefulness?
on 03/08/2021
The solution to homelessness is homefulness. It’s a word that means the feeling of safety, control and confidence that comes with having a place to call home. Every person has a right to homefulness. A space where they feel connected, at peace and safe. A place that’s for them. The...
The FIVEaa Undie Drive is back for 2021!
on 02/08/2021
There’s a sense of dignity that comes with putting on a fresh pair of undies. It’s a basic right that everyone deserves. Rhia, who slept on the streets of Adelaide for years, told us: “After being homeless, I’ll always appreciate how nice it is to have clean clothes when I...
National Homelessness Week 2021
on 02/08/2021
This week is National Homelessness Week (1-7 August). It’s a time to reflect on the causes of homelessness and what our community can do to help end it. Being homeless isn’t a choice. It can happen to any of us. It’s a symptom of many causes. Loneliness. Isolation. Disadvantage. Injustice....