Health and visiting services

Together we can end homelessness

Your support helps transform the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Through your kindness, people can leave the streets behind and rebuild their lives.

Providing access to health, community and wellbeing services. 

At Hutt St Centre, we collaborate with local health providers and trusted professionals to offer a comprehensive range of health, community and wellbeing services under one roof.  

Health Services

Nurse

A Nurse is available onsite from Monday to Friday until 2pm.

General Practitioner (GP)

A General Practitioner is available onsite two days a week from 8:30 am – 10:30 am.

Allied Health

We offer a range of Allied Health services including Chiropractor, Physiotherapy, Drug and Alcohol Counselling, Diabetes Education and Mental Health Counselling.

Testing and support

We offer Hepatitis C testing onsite every fortnight and have visiting infectious disease testing visit throughout the year.

Eyesight

Twice a year, a team of Optometrists attend onsite to conduct eyesight tests and fit glasses.

Dental

Referrals are available to dental services through the onsite nurse.

Support Services

Community corrections

Community corrections supervision and reporting is available onsite each week.

Financial counselling

Independent financial advice is available by appointment.

Legal clinic

Independent legal clinic is run onsite every Monday.

NDIS Local Area Coordinator

NDIS support is available fortnightly on Tuesdays.

Service SA

Service SA visits each fortnight to help clients with Drivers Licenses, Identification documents and other support.

Services Australia

Services Australia provides Centrelink support onsite Monday to Thursday.

Note: Service times and availability are subject to change. Please confirm with our staff for the most current information. 

Education and employment pathways  

We are dedicated to empowering individuals to rebuild their lives through education and employment opportunities. While we are not an employment agency, we open pathways to education and training, assisting individuals in becoming work ready. Our services include: 

  • Work readiness coaching: One-on-one sessions to enhance job readiness 
  • Resume assistance: Guidance in crafting effective resumes 
  • Interview preparation: Practice sessions to build confidence 
  • Skill development: Support in obtaining qualifications such as First Aid certificates, forklift licenses, and traffic management courses. 

Our Pathways program offers a structured approach to education, training, volunteering and employment, aiming to set individuals up for long-term success. 

Wellbeing and community services 

Our wellbeing Pathways programs are designed to foster joy, rebuild confidence, and develop life skills through engaging activities and social connections. 

Creative and skill-building activities 

  • Nutrition and cooking classes 
  • Creative hub 
  • Veggie Gardening Group 
  • Social and peer support groups 
  • Book Club 
  • Gardening group 
  • LGBTQIA+ group 
  • Women’s group 
  • Street soccer 
  • Coffee and chat group 

Additionally, support and conversation are available through our Pastoral Care program. 

Please speak to one of our staff or see the ‘What’s On’ information board in the front entrance of the Wellbeing Centre for the latest information and dates for all services and programs.  

Note: Service times and availability are subject to change. Please confirm with our staff for the most current information. 

If you’re at risk of, or are currently experiencing homelessness, we’re here to support you.