The Hub (Sydney)
In 2022 we are trialling The Footpath Library Hub in Rozelle, collaborating with providers such as NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages (for birth certificates), Legal Support, Haircutters, a Women’s Money Clinic and Counselling referrals (through Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre), to provide access to services many people at risk of or experiencing homelessness find difficult to reach. Of course, we also give away good quality books, reading glasses, refreshments and big smiles!
The Hub takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at the Hannaford Centre, Rozelle.
Edith came for a haircut, and we connected her with the CWES Money Clinic as she had mentioned money challenges previously. Edith was very grateful for the opportunity to discuss her options with a professional as she does not feel financially secure and worries about this since all her family are overseas and she has no back up or support here.
Camilla was very grateful to get a haircut as she had not had one in over a year because she could not afford one. She made an appointment with the Rozelle Centre for counselling support. Her words as she left were – “thank you for today, it was good for the soul.”
Larry (70) was very happy to be able to organise a free birth certificate so easily. He had not been back to an optician and knew he needed glasses so was very grateful for the glasses we had available. He could not believe how clear his newspaper now was! Larry sat and chatted, drank tea, had a sandwich and got a haircut. He kept saying how happy he was to have found such a great service.
If you have a few hours to volunteer once a month on a Wednesday and would like to help us connect people to vital services, please go to our Volunteer Page.
To donate to our Sydney Hub program, please go to our Donate Page.