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THE HON KATE ELLIS MP
Minister for Employment Participation
Member for Adelaide
MEDIA RELEASE
21 February 2012
Celebrating Hutt Street and the many people it helps
Some of Adelaide's most vulnerable residents have the chance to join the workforce with the help of homeless services agency The Hutt Street Centre and other partner organisations.
Minister for Employment Participation Kate Ellis today visited the Hutt Street Centre to acknowledge the work the centre and its partner organisations do for around 1500 of Adelaide's homeless each year.
The Hutt Street Centre has been an integral part of the community services landscape in Adelaide for over 50 years and it was great to have a first-hand look at how it operates today," Ms Ellis said.
"Many of the people who use this centre face numerous barriers and homelessness is one of the most substantial hurdles they have to overcome.
"Securing stable accommodation is a very important step in enabling a job seeker to find work, and stay in work."
The centre is located at the southern edge of the CBD, close to parklands where many of its clients sleep at night. It provides essential services to homeless and vulnerable people, helping them find secure housing, achieve social inclusion, and put them on the pathway to employment.
The centre also plays a vital role in providing a much-needed social support structure for homeless people, with regular recreational outings and group activities.
The Hutt Street Centre is also partnering with the South Australian Government, St Vincent de Paul and Kiikstart on the Working Solutions program. This program supports and empowers local residents to take control of their personal and working lives by overcoming barriers and developing practical skills.
"Around 10 per cent of all job seekers registered with Job Services Australia are homeless or at risk of homelessness," Ms Ellis said.
"It's a significant issue and one that requires us to work together, across government and non-government organisations.
"Hutt Street Centre is a great example of how homelessness services can work in partnership with the Government's employment services to make a real difference for unemployed Australians.
"It has been wonderful to see this organisation in action today and celebrate their success - success which I hope to see other employment services around the country emulate.
Ms Ellis was joined by Pippa Webb, the Local Employment Coordinator for Northern and Western Adelaide, who works with local employers, service organisations and Job Services Australia providers to find work opportunities for people in the area.