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A home of one’s own
Any time a person who has experienced homelessness get a permanent home, it’s a cause for celebration. But this time is different: 10 clients of the Haymarket Foundation are moving out, or are in the process of doing so, at the same time. They will have their own accommodation, in a suburb of their choosing. “This is huge: it has…
Supporting former rough sleepers to maintain tenancies and improve health and wellbeing
Neami National and the Haymarket Foundation are pleased to work in partnership to deliver the Sustaining Tenancy in Social Housing Program, a new initiative funded by the Department of Communities and Justice, which aims to prevent a large-scale return to homelessness. People who have a history of rough sleeping will receive extra support to maintain at-risk tenancies through the Sustaining…
Fresh focus on cultural inclusion
The Haymarket Foundation’s renowned Bourke Street residential rehabilitation program has a fresh focus on cultural inclusion and safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Two Aboriginal consultants have carried out an assessment of the Bourke Street Program, which has been operating for 30 years. The work carried out by the consultants included a two-day workshop to ensure Aboriginal and Torres…
New grant to help end complex homelessness
Around 20 of Sydney’s most vulnerable residents, who have experienced prolonged and repeated episodes of homelessness, will be offered an opportunity to end that cycle. The City of Sydney has awarded a grant of around $50,000 to the Haymarket Foundation to conduct neuropsychological assessments for people experiencing homelessness who have suspected cognitive impairments. The assessments make recommendations relating to securing…
Ex-academic experienced homelessness for 10 years
A 66-year-old former academic who lost his sight and career, then slipped into homelessness for over a decade, finally received some good news. The man, who worked at universities in Australia and in the US, had no support network and spent his life savings trying to regain his vision. The Haymarket Foundation’s Rapid Response team navigated the aged care system,…
Donate now: a Christmas gift to help end homelessness
For many people experiencing homelessness, the Haymarket Foundation provides more than a place to stay, it is the closest thing there is to family. We work around the clock, every day of the year to provide meaningful support and outcomes for people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness, in Sydney. But we do try to make Christmas that little bit…
Stitching together a new future
Hendra was just 19 years old when they met their long-term partner, an older Australian man, in Indonesia. They migrated to Australia and lived in a large home in Sydney’s Drummoyne for more than 20 years. The couple travelled frequently and Hendra pursued an interest in dressmaking. Around eight years ago, Hendra was kicked out, when Hendra’s partner started a…
Looking back at 2020: how has COVID-19 affected the Haymarket Foundation?
COVID-19 has presented both significant challenges and opportunities for the Haymarket Foundation and our work with those at-risk of – or experiencing – homelessness. Increase in demand: Most of our services have experienced an increased demand, with the pandemic proving particularly difficult for some clients with mental health and drug and alcohol issues. Many tenants who were at risk of…
A double achievement
Two of the Haymarket Foundation’s own have been acknowledged for their work, with a particular focus on the challenges presented during the pandemic. Treasurer Sumithira Thavapalan was one of four winners of the Commonwealth Bank NFP Treasurers’ Awards. The awards, which carry $5000 prizemoney, were announced at the 2020 Communities in Control conference – an initiative of ourcommunity.com.au Sumithira wrote…
Behind the scenes: Christmas at the Haymarket Foundation
For many people experiencing homelessness, the Haymarket Foundation provides more than a place to stay, it is the closest thing there is to family. In a normal year, the Foundation hosts a large Christmas lunch for up to 70 people, supported by Maddocks law firm. “For around a decade, Maddocks staff have been volunteering at our facility in Chippendale and…