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Don’t miss a beat – with our newsletter, Heartbeat

Join our community of Heartbeat subscribers and keep up-to-date with how your support is making all the difference. We’ll share:

  • Inspiring stories from our staff, volunteers and clients
  • News from our programs and services
  • Information and updates on homelessness in Australia
  • Ideas how you can get involved
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Past newsletters

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Triennial 2025: THRIVE – The art exhibition celebrating change, recovery and resilience

Heartbeat September 2025

In this month’s Heartbeat newsletter we’re very excited to present Triennial 2025: THRIVE – an exhibition that brings together artists from across our participant services and programs showcasing their artworks. Artists in Sacred Heart Mission programs have lived experience of homelessness, mental health challenges, and trauma. Art acknowledges, validates, processes and transforms the artist and their experience.

 

 

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An open letter from our Women’s House participants

Heartbeat August 2025

In this month’s Heartbeat newsletter we bring something profoundly special: an open letter from participants of the Women’s House. It features the voices of seven courageous women who’ve navigated the complexities of homelessness. This letter offers a raw and real window into what it means to experience homelessness as a woman.

 

 

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SHM staff at the Walk for Truth

Strengthening ties with First Nations communities

Heartbeat July 2025

Earlier this month, communities across the country marked 50 years of NAIDOC Week celebrations, honouring Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.

In this edition of Heartbeat, we spotlight the ways we are strengthening First Nations cultural safety and responsiveness across SHM.

 

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Support our Women’s services this tax time

Heartbeat June 2025

At the Women’s House, women find more than just support — they find connection, companionship and a sense of belonging. Read about the important work the Women’s House does in this edition of Heartbeat as well as what’s up in our op shops and an interview with Sacred Heart Community resident Daphne.

 

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week

Heartbeat May 2025

Our volunteers’ unwavering dedication and tireless efforts are the lifeblood of our daily activities. In this edition of Heartbeat, you will hear from Chris Middendorp, Head of Homeless Services, about just how important they all are to us.
 
You will also read about our newest endeavor the Social Justice Hub and read Nour’s inspiring story. 

 

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Election 2025: Help end homelessness

Heartbeat April 2025

The upcoming federal election, taking place on May 3, is a pivotal moment for our future. Dive into our federal election guide in this month’s Heartbeat to see how the major parties’ policies address the challenges of poverty and homelessness.

 

 

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