Pain to Poetry – Zan’s Story
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…
Stories
Stories from people we support
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…
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…
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…
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