Hutt St Centre in Adelaide, South Australia | Charitable organisation

Hutt St Centre

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8418 2500

Address: 258 Hutt St 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.huttstcentre.org.au/

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23.01.2022 28 years ago, when Brad* was only 12 years old, his parents asked him to leave home and not to return - he was no longer welcome. Brad stayed with friends and on couches until he ran out of friends and couches. With nowhere else to go, he took to living on the streets. He continued to show up for school during the day so he would get a small government subsidy to survive on. It was on the streets where he first heard about Hutt St Centre, and started coming in as a teenager.... Staff at Hutt St Centre wasted no time when he started coming in on his own. They assisted him into emergency shelter, then helped find him private rental of his own. Hutt St Centre was a rock when I needed it most. It was the only place I could go to when things got really bad and they helped me when no one else did, he says. It seems Hutt St Centre is the place where I find happiness, whether it’s the centre as a whole or the genuine kindness of the angels who work there. From there, Brad started working in a private construction business which he ended up taking over. His life now is a far cry from that of the boy who lived on the streets and he’s grateful to Hutt St Centre for helping him get back on his feet when he needed it most. In his own words You and your organisation are true life savers!. Thank you Brad for kindly letting us share you story. *Name has been changed to protect the identity of the person who has kindly gave us permission to share their story.

23.01.2022 Part of the work we do is to not only rebuild the lives of people experiencing homelessness but to educate the community and eliminate the stereotype associated with a homelessness. We have all walks of life come through our doors seeking support, so it is important to remember homelessness can and does happen to anyone. #storiesnotstereotypes Please note that this statistic is based on people using Hutt St Centre services.

18.01.2022 There’s no doubt our community is doing it tough right now. But at Hutt St Centre, we’re focused on adapting our services so that we can continue supporting people experiencing homelessness through the lockdown period and beyond. Our Wellbeing Centre offers essential support to help people meet their daily needs, including takeaway meals, shower facilities, phone charging and secure lockers. Our Wellbeing Centre will remain open: ... Friday 20 November 7:30am-12:30pm Saturday 21 November 7:30am-9:00am Monday 23 November 7:30am-12:30pm Tuesday 24 November 7:30am-12:30pm For more information about our services or to seek assistance, please visit www.huttstcentre.org.au/about-us/covid19 Thank you to our wonderful supporters who make it possible for Hutt St Centre to continue helping people to rebuild their lives. It takes strength to stay kind in uncertain times. We are proud of the way South Australians come together in a crisis we witness your generosity and compassion every day. Stay safe and be kind

17.01.2022 This week, we’re celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for NAIDOC Week (8-15 November). The theme for 2020 is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’, honouring the relationship that First Nations people have had with this land for over 65,000 years. At Hutt St Centre, we acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the land on which we work and we pay respect to Elders, past, present and emerging today and always. NAI...DOC Week is also a perfect opportunity to get involved with activities that support our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We recently welcomed Ngarrindjeri Elder, Aunty Stephanie Gollan, to visit our Wellbeing Centre and show the team her range of beautiful handmade jewellery. Thanks to Aunty Stephanie for sharing her skills of jewellery making, weaving and storytelling with the community. We encourage you to learn more about the significance of NAIDOC Week and get involved with local celebrations at www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020

17.01.2022 We are so proud of every member of the Harmony Weavers Wellbeing Choir who come together to use music as a tool to overcome hard times and trauma that they have experienced in their life. "Harmony Weavers Women’s Wellbeing Choir is more than just a choir it is a gathering of people who value wellbeing and connection as a community. Each session incorporates aspects of meditation and mindfulness, gentle movement, contemplation and prayerful affirmation, sound healing, and si...nging of heart opening songs together. Harmony Weavers offers a place to press pause on busy lives, to unite as one voice in song, and to reconnect with what is important in life. The weekly gatherings bring a feeling of meaningful joy, a creating of sacred space, a sharing of friendship and belonging, and an uplifting energy that can be felt in the heart, body, and mind." - Heather Frahn, Harmony Weavers co-facilitator with Michelle Byrne. See more

14.01.2022 While we’re relieved and grateful that South Australia’s lockdown will be ending earlier than expected, this article offers an important reminder of why we need to act with kindness especially when times are tough. This morning, our CEO Chris spoke with Ali Clarke about the extreme challenges that rough sleepers face during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris said there were about 200 people sleeping rough in the city, and the State Government had not given a directive to house th...em in hotels like it did earlier in the year. One-third of the people who came in didn't know about the lockdown they don't have the luxury of a television or newspaper, he said. Chris also shared that people who visited Hutt St Centre yesterday were yelled at and abused for not self-isolating, leaving them anxious and upset. What's so important at the moment [is] making them feel like the community cares for them, that we’re there to help them, and if they need support they can come back to us at any time. Read more via ABC News: https://ab.co/36SSoYt

13.01.2022 We can't stop laughing at some of these 'rubbish' pet portraits! It is so amazing they have also raised money for people experiencing homelessness. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-54607295

11.01.2022 Wishing you a happy New Year from everyone at Hutt St Centre! Plans are so 2019, but have you thought about setting an intention for the coming year? If you’re keen to get involved with your community and do good for others, why not take inspiration from our friends at Dear Daisy?... They recently held a creative community fundraiser for Hutt St Centre that cost nothing more than the blooms from their own garden. The team sold beautiful bunches of sunflowers with 100% of proceeds donated to support our work helping people experiencing homelessness to rebuild their lives. If you have a creative idea and want to help make a difference for people in Adelaide, register your fundraiser or learn more here: https://fundraise.huttstcentre.org.au

11.01.2022 It’s a hot one today, folks! Be sure to look out for yourself and one another. SA Housing Authority has provided a list of resources to support people experiencing homelessness during the heat, including our Wellbeing Centre. For more information, please visit www.huttstcentre.org.au/seek-help

08.01.2022 Bye 2020! While the coming year will be just as challenging in many ways, we’re grateful to know we can always count on you. From your unprecedented support for Walk a Mile in My Boots to the generosity you’ve shown our clients throughout the Christmas season, we’re reminded that your kindness is the reason we can do what we do.... Thank you for believing in our mission to end homelessness for each person who walks through our doors. With your support, we'll continue to be here for people when they need us most, helping them to rebuild their lives. We couldn't do it without you! #ThoughtfulThursday Image credit: @carrychalk

08.01.2022 When the pandemic struck in March 2020, our team quickly adapted the way we deliver our health and wellbeing services to ensure we could continue helping people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Part of this response meant shifting to takeaway meals for clients visiting our Wellbeing Centre but we were determined this change wouldn’t cost the Earth. Our chef, Pete, led the introduction of recyclable packaging. Having two young kids at home makes me very conscious ...of our impact on the environment, he says. Since joining Hutt St Centre, I’ve been focused on improving our sustainability through recycling and eco-friendly packaging. It’s a simple change that makes a big difference for the environment. Over the past ten months, our switch to sustainable takeaway packaging has saved the planet: Nearly 3,000 kg of carbon More than 680 kg of plastic And helped BioPak to plant 2,098 trees and propagate 9,375 seedlings! We’re proud of this positive impact but, most of all, we’re grateful we haven’t missed a single meal during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for generously supporting us throughout this time so we can keep helping people to rebuild their lives!

07.01.2022 A HUGE thank you to Taryn Brumfitt of the Body Image Movement for her $6 in 6 days campaign, supporting people experiencing homelessness in SA! During this pandemic, people who are sleeping rough are facing increased discrimination in addition to the serious risks posed by COVID-19. Taryn is calling on all South Australians to contribute a dollar a day for 6 days to help Hutt St Centre continue delivering our essential services.... In a time when many of us are feeling isolated, we’re so grateful to our community for coming together to share kindness and help people who are seeking to rebuild their lives under the most challenging circumstances. To get involved in Taryn’s 6 in 6 campaign, please visit www.mycause.com.au//taryns-6-for-6-days-to-help-adelaides-

06.01.2022 We know Christmas is a tough time for many people in our community and this year is especially difficult. But thanks to the kindness of our supporters, the staff and volunteers in our Wellbeing Centre could come together to share the sense of belonging we all deserve with people experiencing homelessness this Christmas. Our meal arrangements, lovingly prepared by a team of merry kitchen elves, looked a little different this year due to COVID limitations. We hosted a take-aw...ay breakfast of croissants and coffee followed by two traditional lunch sittings in our outdoor courtyard. Clients who visited our Wellbeing Centre each received a special gift, including a solar-powered phone charger and LED torch generously donated by SA Power Networks and a care package courtesy of The Good Box. Thank you to our amazing staff and volunteers who made this day so special for our clients, and to everyone who generously gives to Hutt St Centre throughout the year so we can continue delivering our essential health and wellbeing services. We wish you a safe and joyous Christmas!

05.01.2022 At this time of the year, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the little things and lose focus on what’s really important. Being with good people. Giving what we can.... Showing thanks for what we have. On behalf of everyone at Hutt St Centre, thank you for your kind support. Our community is the reason we can be there for people experiencing homelessness on Christmas Day and throughout the year #ThoughtfulThursday

05.01.2022 It takes strength to stay kind in uncertain times. Please remember to reach out to people who might need a little more love at the moment. #ThoughtfulThursday

04.01.2022 We love our volunteers here at Hutt St Centre! And while we’re still working on a reduced volunteer roster, we currently have an exciting opportunity for nine Theatre Buddies to support The Good Life Project. As a volunteer Theatre Buddy, you’ll have the chance to help our Lifestyle and Health team work with clients from the Aged City Living program to participate in a theatre group. No previous theatre experience is required, but you’ll need to be comfortable working closely... with our clients in an encouraging environment. This includes standing on stage in front of a live audience to offer support to the performers. This special volunteer role will suit you if you're: Passionate about helping people Comfortable working on stage under black lights Available each Monday, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The program runs from February until October 2021 and we require volunteers who are willing to commit to the whole program. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Then visit bit.ly/TheatreBuddies to learn more about the role or apply now! Please note that our volunteering opportunities remain limited for the time being however any future volunteer roles will be shared on our website.

01.01.2022 Opportunities for kindness present themselves every day. A smile, a greeting, or a generous deed offer the chance to connect with each other and the better part of ourselves. #ThoughtfulThursday