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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

Jonothan on his balcony

In a world of No, our dining hall says Yes

Heartbeat December 2025

The Dining Hall is often the first Yes in a world of No for people experiencing homelessness – and only it stays open through your generosity. Read Jonothan’s story below to see what that truly means.

 

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The slow steps towards hope

Heartbeat November 2025

This International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we share a poem written by J.K. – who lives at one of our crisis accommodation services. it’s a powerful reflection on the impact of trauma and the slow steps towards hope. 
 
You will also read about our debut at Melbourne Fashion Week which raised money for our women’s services. 

 

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Celebrating our Lifelong Ambassadors

Heartbeat October 2025

We recently took the time to acknowledge the pivotal support of several of our visionary philanthropists, by honouring them with the inaugural Lifelong Ambassador Award. Read about the intimate gathering and their philanthropy work in this months Heartbeat.

 

 

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Artist Suzie at the exhibiton

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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