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Since transferring from Haymarket’s outreach programs, Kylie Barrett has offered an important set of skills and perspectives for the dedicated program that supports men post-rehabilitation.
“It’s so different coming from rapid response, working in homelessness, to coming into a recovery space” says Kylie Barrett, of joining The Haymarket Foundation’s Bourke Street Program this year.
“The language is different, the way that I interact with the clients is different, but over time I’ve built a very good rapport and trust with the clients” says Kylie.
Dean “Deano” Southgate, who’s been with the program for years, says Kylie’s influence has been transformational.
“She’s put the Bourke Street Program on the map” says Deano.
“The dynamics are working really well and she’s very respected and wanted at this program.”
Over the course of the year, the team have been able to adapt their approach to each participant by drawing on their unique skills and backgrounds. Kylie’s presence has enabled a number of men in the program to be able to reframe their perceptions of and relationships with women for the better.
“I love working in the recovery space” says Kylie.
“I love the fact that the guys have made a decision to improve their life and every day they’re putting in action and they’re achieving their goals.”
The Bourke Street Program drawing on the skills of the broader Haymarket Foundation is just another example of the Foundation’s collaborations supporting better outcomes.