Jordan’s Journey
Jordan has been living with St Bart’s for a few months, but his journey began long before that. Growing up in the small town of Moora, he…
Stories
Stories from people we support
Pain to Poetry – Zan’s Story
Zan’s life unfolded against the backdrop of history’s darkest chapters. Born to Latvian displaced persons who fled the horrors of World War II, she inherited a…
It’s Been A Journey
When we see someone experiencing homelessness, we often take that snapshot of the person’s life and call it the whole story. Freeze framing someone’s life at…
Rising From the Flames – Grandma’s Story
In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and unexpected twists, there are moments when the most mundane things become our anchors to sanity. This is a story of…
Daniel calls for kindness
It is said that homelessness can happen to anyone, and that all it takes is one catastrophic life moment, one insurmountable rent increase, one relationship breakdown for someone…
Aimee, the fighter
“I got stuck in the rental crisis like everybody else,” says Aimee.
After three years as a tenant in a private rental property, Aimee felt like she had…
The power of perseverance
From a home, to prison, to the streets, and now in his own home again, John’s story is one that goes full circle and proves that with…
Aaron’s cafe culture
While it may have taken a little while to find the right fit, St Bart’s Community Housing tenant Aaron couldn’t be happier with his new job…
Turning the page for a brighter future
Growing up in Applecross, the thought of spending years living on the streets of Perth was something that never crossed Connie’s mind. From the outside she had…
St Bart’s acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land that we live and work on, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation. We are privileged to work with, and alongside, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and encourage those who are emerging as leaders.
St Bart’s is committed to diversity and inclusion in all its forms. We welcome and support the health and wellbeing of all people, regardless of background, age, ethnicity, religion and gender identity.