History: In 1954, the Daughters of Charity were invited to Adelaide to work in the Cathedral Parish. On arriving, the Sisters found a small number of homeless men sleeping in the parklands and nearby rooming houses.

With no money, and depending entirely on Divine Providence, the Sisters set about trying to respond to one of the basic needs of life by giving these men hot tea and sandwiches at the gate. More than four decades later, the Hutt Street Centre continues to provide meals and the following services:

• Professional Social Work
• Shower and Laundry Facilities
• Locker Room for Clients
• Royal District Nursing Service Clinic (Monday-Friday)
• Doctor in Attendance (most weekday mornings)
• Recreational Activities and Projects
• Aged City Living Project
• Arts Projects

A Common Hope: The ongoing theme of the Hutt Street Centre is "a common hope". For the Members of the Board, the Staff and our generous Volunteers, this hope goes beyond providing meals and support for the homeless and vulnerable people of Adelaide.

The Centre is a significant feature in the lives of its clients. Using a holistic approach to its work with homeless and vulnerable people the Centre regards each person as unique and whole and journeys with them as they work towards becoming independent.

The Centre functions because of the support and help of many people and Board members , staff, volunteers, benefactors and members of our Prayer Group.