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…
Stories
Stories from people we support
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…
Sophie breaks the cycle
“If you had met me two years ago, I was monosyllabic,” says Sophie. “I couldn’t speak more than one word at a time, I couldn’t connect…
Christmas is looking brighter for Tamara
When Tamara speaks about her children, her voice involuntarily breaks. This will be her third Christmas without her 7-year-old daughter, and even longer without her 12…
Aaron’s kicking goals – literally!
He’s the boisterous Community Housing resident who has entertained us all with his enthusiastic greetings and the ability to make a new friend wherever he goes…
Staff spotlight: Lenny Brown
Even before she says a word, it’s clear Lenny Brown is a force to be reckoned with.
At age 12, Lenny started volunteering for her local community…
From the car to a home: Rhett’s road to independence
Rhett’s cheeky and extremely dry sense of humour belies the difficulties he has faced in recent years. His ability to deadpan one-liners demonstrates his intelligence and…
Staff spotlight: David Frost
As a Case Manager with St Bart’s Future Homes program, David Frost personally assists around 14 men at any given time who are homeless or at risk…
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