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…
Stories
Stories from people we support
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…
Fighting fit with Chris and Lincoln
Who knew a visit to a local burger restaurant could be so serendipitous for one of St Bart’s consumers?
Chris Rayner had just ordered a burger at…
Colin the Music Man
“You’ll have to excuse me if I keep asking you to repeat the question,” says Colin.While it’s not an uncommon statement from someone in their…
A grandmother’s hope for a place to call home
At a time in her life when she should have been going to school and returning to the safety and familiarity of a stable home, Lynette’s childhood…
From consumer to selfless volunteer
It’s her warm nature and ability to talk openly to everyone and anyone that has earned Kerry the nickname “mum” to many living on the streets of…
Craig’s culinary journey
A resident at St Bart’s Arnott Community Recovery Village, 36-year-old Craig has been making quite the stir lately – mostly in the kitchen, as he dives…
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.