Our Community Development team works with people who are experiencing marginalisation in Woolloomooloo and surrounding suburbs, with a focus towards people living in social housing or sleeping rough.
The Community Development team aims to contribute to a healthy, integrated and empowered local community through a range of services, including:
- Case Work
- Advocacy
- Counselling
- Pastoral support
- Referrals to other service providers
Our Community Development Centre also provides welcoming places for community members to gather and connect via:
- Community Café: open Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm
- Opportunity Shop: open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am - 1pm
Our chaplains and volunteers come alongside of people, offering support and a listening ear as they go through life’s challenges and experiences.
It doesn't matter what your background or beliefs are, the spiritual and emotional support we offer is for everyone.
Our chaplains and volunteers are a compassionate presence at HopeStreet, and are there to get to know people, their stories, hopes and dreams. We help you engage in what gives you purpose and meaning in life.
Case work is a conversation between you and a qualified case worker aimed at supporting your wellbeing through setting goals, resolving issues and working together to achieve outcomes that are important to you.
The Op Shop here is home to the community's pre-loved goods and contains everything from music records, to homewares, clothing and children’s toys.
The sale of goods assists in financing the various social inclusion programs operating at HopeStreet, and gives local individuals and families the opportunity to purchase items at an affordable cost. We’re very much aware of the issue of increasing landfill, and believe that recycling and reusing items that others can make good use of is both environmentally responsible and practical for people living on low incomes. And with every HopeStreet location, the Op Shop is a community hub and safe place for locals to connect with each other and our team.
Counselling is a conversation between you and a qualified counsellor aimed at supporting your wellbeing, appreciating your self-understanding, and exploring solutions that reflect your values and goals. A counsellor will ask you questions, and listen to your answers and opinions in an empathetic and non-judgemental way.
Counsellors and Case Workers at HopeStreet Women’s Space use a person-centred approach with every person who comes to our service. This means we view you as the expert on yourself and your experiences; we support your choices and believe in your abilities. We recognise that in your life you may be responding to violence, oppression, and discrimination from other people and systems. As a service we aim to acknowledge these injustices and to support you in responding in ways that are meaningful and safe.
Open by appointment only.