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Hope Lives Here

We offer unique services that meet the local needs of disadvantaged communities and people living on the margins, by reaching out to those who feel they are on the outside. We're passionate about creating strong and caring communities who value personal wellbeing, and each other.

We connect with people, and families who are trying to overcome great personal trials, such as relationship breakdown, domestic violence, long-term unemployment, homelessness, and mental health or addiction issues. We also come around people who are caught in a cycle of poverty and debt, and often have diminished choices and opportunity to break out of this.

How We Help

Homelessness

The stories we hear tell us that relationship breakdowns, having no support system, poverty and financial crisis, domestic and family violence, mental health and the chronic shortage of affordable housing all contribute to homelessness.

Domestic Violence

We see that women and their children are living in distress every day, terrorised and vulnerable through manipulation, control and fear. We want to play our part in the change that is needed.

Women's Spaces

Our Women’s Spaces are about increasing a woman’s sense of belonging, as well as using their professional skill sets to increase their choices, their safety, health and wellbeing.

Affordable Food

Affordable housing, sky-rocketing bills, and now food, is a serious issue for individuals and families, whether they are living on the margins or the working poor.

Fair Finance

We support low-income earners by providing small loans with absolutely no interest, fees, charges or penalties, and offer budgeting skills and financial literacy to empower our clients to make informed financial decisions.

Stronger Families

Positive relationships have the power to transform lives, but every single one of us knows just how complicated things can be.

Homelessness

The stories we hear tell us that relationship breakdowns, having no support system, poverty and financial crisis, domestic and family violence, mental health and the chronic shortage of affordable housing all contribute to homelessness.

Domestic Violence

We see that women and their children are living in distress every day, terrorised and vulnerable through manipulation, control and fear. We want to play our part in the change that is needed.

Women's Spaces

Our Women’s Spaces are about increasing a woman’s sense of belonging, as well as using their professional skill sets to increase their choices, their safety, health and wellbeing.

Affordable Food

Affordable housing, sky-rocketing bills, and now food, is a serious issue for individuals and families, whether they are living on the margins or the working poor.

Fair Finance

We support low-income earners by providing small loans with absolutely no interest, fees, charges or penalties, and offer budgeting skills and financial literacy to empower our clients to make informed financial decisions.

Stronger Families

Positive relationships have the power to transform lives, but every single one of us knows just how complicated things can be.

“I had no one else to help me.”

Brigit* fled her husband, who had abused her physically, financially, and psychologically for many years, after he turned on his children including two whom required significant care due to disability.

“I was overwhelmed. I was just finished with the relationship. I had had enough, and I wanted out. My husband started telling the kids terrible things like he was going to kill himself. And I was concerned for their safety,” said Brigit.

“He had hurt me before and he had to do anger management programs. He just went back to his old ways. I suddenly realised he was never going to change.”

When faced with adversity there’s a point where one can’t take anymore. It’s something we witness often. We call it the breaking point.

Read more here

Apply for a Low Interest Loan

We offer loans free of interest, fees, charges and penalties to give you safe and affordable access to funds.

This support means that individuals and families are able to look towards their future, with a loan that empowers them, rather than adding to the cycle of debt.

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Partner With Us

Our History

The HopeStreet story is growing day by day, and since its inception right up until now, we know we need the help of people who can see what we see to continue transforming lives of men, women, children and families.

Volunteer

Why not consider joining us at BaptistCare as a volunteer and be part of the change today. You would be joining a team of more than 1,000 people who give of their time to serve alongside our 4,000 staff in transforming lives.

Corporate Partnerships

While HopeStreet is coming around people and families to give them a hand up, we rely on the generous donations of our supporters and corporate partners to make this happen.

Our Latest Stories

Keep up to date with what is happening at HopeStreet by reading our news and stories.

Wills and Bequests

After providing for your loved ones you may consider leaving a gift in your will to BaptistCare to help us continue to provide excellence in providing life transforming care for many years to come.

Media

Our HopeStreet experts are available for interview to provide commentary, further information and case studies across a range of topics.

Our History

The HopeStreet story is growing day by day, and since its inception right up until now, we know we need the help of people who can see what we see to continue transforming lives of men, women, children and families.

Volunteer

Why not consider joining us at BaptistCare as a volunteer and be part of the change today. You would be joining a team of more than 1,000 people who give of their time to serve alongside our 4,000 staff in transforming lives.

Corporate Partnerships

While HopeStreet is coming around people and families to give them a hand up, we rely on the generous donations of our supporters and corporate partners to make this happen.

Our Latest Stories

Keep up to date with what is happening at HopeStreet by reading our news and stories.

Wills and Bequests

After providing for your loved ones you may consider leaving a gift in your will to BaptistCare to help us continue to provide excellence in providing life transforming care for many years to come.

Media

Our HopeStreet experts are available for interview to provide commentary, further information and case studies across a range of topics.

HopeStreet Locations

Click through to find your nearest BaptistCare HopeStreet location.

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Halo Ball

Our annual Halo Ball fundraising event raises vital funds to support BaptistCare HopeStreet’s essential support services for women and children, as we seek to end the cycle of abuse and build safer families.

Through the generosity of our supporters and guests, over the past four years we have raised nearly half a million dollars for our frontline services.

Please email events@baptistcare.org.au if you are interesting in attending or sponsoring this event.

Information will be available shortly on our 2022 event.

Give Hope

Without your support, most of what we do would not be possible. Together we can create a space for real and lasting change in the lives of the vulnerable and disadvantaged.

Staying Safe During COVID-19

Learn more about how we are keeping our clients safe from COVID-19 in our HopeStreet locations.

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