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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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