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Meet Milly. She’s the talented artist who painted these colourful boots in celebration of Hutt St Centre’s 2024 Walk a Mile in My Boots challenge. A frequent visitor at Hutt St Centre’s Creative... more...
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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... more...
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This year, the Walk A Mile In My Boots (WAMIMB) event offers a distinct opportunity for those looking to volunteer without the need for ongoing regular shifts. Volunteering at WAMIMB is an excellent... more...
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As winter begins to make its presence felt, Hutt St Centre in Adelaide, South Australia, is experiencing unprecedented numbers of people seeking support. The Wellbeing Centre has reported a 25 per cent increase... more...
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Hutt St Centre is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished individuals to its board: Gabrielle Hummel and Dr Mark Mackay. Gaby Hummel is an esteemed professional renowned for her strategic engagement... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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,... more...
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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... more...
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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,... more...
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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,... more...
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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 ... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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“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... more...
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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 ... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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We’re proud to announce the appointment of Angela Carey to Hutt St Centre’s Board of Directors. Angela brings a wealth of experience to the Centre, having held senior management roles at HomeStart Finance,... more...
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The Southern Cross reports rental and housing crisis, cost of living pressures and post-COVID health issues are contributing to a sharp rise in the number of people seeking support from Hutt St Centre.... more...
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Lindy McNamara writes in The Southern Cross: "People experiencing homelessness, the rental affordability crisis and increasing the JobSeeker payment are all topics gaining attention in the political arena at the moment, but as... more...
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Have you spotted the Free City Connector buses zipping around the Adelaide CBD lately? Here’s the heartwarming story behind their colourful new look. Robert is a talented local artist and a familiar face... more...
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We’re grateful for the incredible support of this community, but we know homelessness is often a deeply polarising and divisive issue in the broader public. It's easy to have strong opinions about what... more...
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Popping on a fresh pair of socks is one of life's simple pleasures. But just imagine you've been sleeping rough. Your shoes and socks are wet and worn through. You haven't been able... more...
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Thank you to our friends and Archangels for the month of March – FMG Engineering. By supporting our Archangel program, businesses can help keep our kitchen and meal service running. This service relies... more...
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We’re grateful to the Member for Adelaide, Lucy Hood MP, for speaking on homelessness in Parliament last week. The issue is growing and it can’t be ignored. As Lucy says: “ABS data show... more...
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The homeless crisis is reaching new levels in SA and it really is everybody’s problem, writes Jess Adamson. Two things happened in Adelaide this month for the very first time. To me, both... more...
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Happy World Social Work Day! We want to take a moment to acknowledge all the amazing social workers and case managers who make a life-changing difference for people doing it tough. Here at... more...
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Last week, we received a donation with a touching backstory from a local woman named Cass*. This is what she wrote: “I am writing to you to send a very overdue donation courtesy... more...
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When Meg* lost her father, Walter*, at age 86, she wanted to honour his life by sharing the impact this community had on her dad over the years – and how your kindness... more...
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Having a roof over one’s head is fundamental for a person’s physical and mental wellbeing. It provides a sense of place, pride, security and belonging. Hutt St Centre has applauded the State Government’s... more...
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Many of the people who walk through Hutt St Centre’s doors affectionately call this place ‘the family house’. We love this nickname because it means we’re doing something right. People feel safe, comfortable... more...
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Happy International Women's Day! This year's IWD is all about #EmbracingEquity. Understanding equity is central to how we seek to support and empower women who come to Hutt St Centre for a fresh... more...
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We’re proud to be celebrating a special milestone for Hutt St Centre today. On 7 March 1954, three Sisters of the Daughters of Charity opened St Louise’s House on the same site where... more...
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Two years ago, we opened the doors to our refreshed facilities, which were designed to better meet the changing needs of people experiencing homelessness in South Australia. Nearly 63,000 visits and 80,000 meals... more...
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How many times did you load up the washing machine in the past year? Whatever your guess, you can safely add another 2,112 baskets full of freshly washed, dried and folded laundry. That’s... more...
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We’re in for some brutal heat this week. Can you imagine having to face this weather without shelter, air-conditioning, or even a glass of cold water? To help people doing it tough, we’re... more...
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We're very lucky here at Hutt St Centre to have some long-standing staff members who've worked alongside us for A DECADE or more – like Paul (pictured right) who works in our Wellbeing... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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Gardening takes lots of thyme and effort – as participants of Hutt St Centre’s Gardening Group know so well. The group meets weekly, and for the past year, they’ve been faithfully nurturing a... more...
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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... more...
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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... more...
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Our volunteers come from different walks of life, but together share the same heart for making a difference. Introducing Annette. She’s been volunteering each Friday morning in our Dining Room for a year... more...
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“I love volunteering, I love it better than work.” Meet Caroline. She’s a retired Registered Nurse, owner of a miniature Schnauzer named Ziggy, and a word puzzle enthusiast – and she has been... more...
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“Volunteering makes me realise how fortunate many of us are, and that it’s time to give back.” Meet Bev. She’s been applying her love of hospitality and teamwork to volunteering at Hutt St... more...
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Homelessness can happen to anyone. But as this community shows us every day, you don’t need a personal experience of homelessness to want to help end it. Hutt St Centre brings together people... more...
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