October 2021
A safe and welcoming space
on 26/10/2021
It’s never easy to ask for help, but a safe and welcoming space makes all the difference when people are doing it tough. That’s why we created this courtyard garden alongside our family area. It’s a private and peaceful spot for kids to relax and play while their parents connect...
A little help from our friends
on 20/10/2021
Meet two of our valued team members here at Hutt St Centre – Gabrielle and Doris! Gabrielle is an Occupational Therapist supporting people at risk of or experiencing homelessness who have a disability. That’s around 24% of people who seek our support each year. Her role often means she’s on...
A new home for Robert's boots
on 18/10/2021
We recently shared with you the story of Robert, a local artist who kindly offered his talents to paint these gorgeous boots in celebration of our 2021 Walk a Mile in My Boots Challenge. Last week, we were thrilled to present the painted boots to the councillors from one of...
A Good Life
on 13/10/2021
What does it mean to live a good life? For an amazing group of people in our Aged City Living program, the ultimate answer is ‘community’. Over the past 12 months, these creative older people who have been at risk of or experienced homelessness have met regularly to explore what...
What makes you smile?
on 08/10/2021
What makes you smile? That’s the very important question we’ve been asking people attending the Mental Health Coalition of South Australia's Festival of Now at Wauwi (Light Square). Some of our favourite responses were nature, family and friends, sunshine, pets, happy memories, long walks and, of course, food! Hutt St...
What makes a mentally healthy workplace?
07/10/2021
October is National Mental Health Month and it’s the perfect time to talk about mentally healthy workplaces. Anyone who works in the homelessness sector knows it’s a rewarding but often challenging role. Many people who come to us for support have experienced significant trauma, isolation, injustice and grief. That’s why...
One big small change
on 06/10/2021
Thank you to our friends at Detmold Group for supporting our work with a generous donation of products from their Eco-Products range, along with face masks from Detmold Medical. Hutt St Centre’s Kitchen Manager, Peter, says the donation from Detpak couldn’t come at a better time because sustainable packaging is...
Robert's colourful life
on 05/10/2021
Meet Robert. He’s the artist who painted these gorgeous boots to celebrate Hutt St Centre’s 2021 Walk a Mile in My Boots Challenge. Since March this year, Robert has been coming to Hutt St Centre for a hot lunch and to make use of the Creative Hub – a wonderful...