This is Dave’s story; a story which, at a time, didn’t seem like it would have a happy ending. Dave’s story is one of strength, courage and the role people and community play in supporting recovery.

Maree, a resident at our Rooming House on Queens Road, recently graduated with a Diploma of Nursing - an enormous achievement.

Greg has drawn on his love of music to bring joy, confidence and meaning to the lives of those with whom he works and volunteers.

People experiencing homelessness face absence every day. The absence of a roof over their heads, of safety and security, family, food and all the basic essentials most of us take for granted. 

Three years ago, we merged with Bethlehem Community to provide support up to 27 women in medium to long-term permanent housing in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

Australian music legends Rebecca Barnard and Billy Miller have performed at seven out of 10 of our Heart of St Kilda concerts.

Traci Whitaker was volunteering at the Women’s House when she spotted a call-out to assist clients with job-readiness. As a part-time recruitment consultant, Traci felt she would be perfect for the role.

In August we launched Phase Three of our Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) program, which will work with 180 people over five years to attain and maintain housing, build independence and break the cycle of homelessness.