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      HammondCare Darlinghurst

      Since its opening in 2020, HammondCare
      Darlinghurst has changed the lives of
      over 100 older people who are experiencing
      or at risk of homelessness by providing
      relationship-based care and permanent accommodation.

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      HammondCare Darlinghurst

      Since its opening in 2020, HammondCare
      Darlinghurst has changed the lives of
      over 100 older people who are experiencing
      or at risk of homelessness by providing
      relationship-based care and permanent accommodation.

      Donate Now

      Caring for older Australians at risk of homelessness

      High-quality care and a permanent place to call home is often out of reach for an increasing number of older people with no financial means. Without this support, many older Australians are suffering, and their lives are at risk.

      Who are the older Australians that need our support?

      helping older homeless icon Every night more than 19,378 Australians aged 55 or above are experiencing homelessness, representing one in seven (15.8%) of the overall homelessness population

      Every night more than 19,378 Australians aged 55 or above are experiencing homelessness, representing one in seven (15.8%) of the overall homelessness population. 1

      The City of Sydney has one of Australia’s highest concentrations of older homeless people 1with 10% of Specialist Homelessness Services users aged over 60. sydney harbour bride icon

      The City of Sydney has one of Australia’s highest concentrations of older homeless people 1 with 10% of Specialist Homelessness Services users aged over 60.2

      sydney housing support icon In 2021-22, although 13,000 Australians aged over 55 requested long-term housing from Specialist Homelessness Services, only 9% were granted this option

      In 2021-22, although 13,000 Australians aged over 55 requested long-term housing from Specialist Homelessness Services, only 9% were granted this option.2

      The main reasons people find themselves homeless are – financial difficulty, domestic violence, chronic health issues, family breakdown, and traumatic events.1

      [1] The Australian 2021 Census 
      [2] Specialist Homelessness Services annual report 2021-22 

      How we support those in need

      At HammondCare Darlinghurst, through relationship-based care, residents are provided with a warm and welcoming place to call home. Your generous donations go towards covering out-of-pocket medical and memorial costs for residents and their families with limited means. Additionally, your contributions enable us to provide life-enriching support including animal therapy and engagement, weekly bus outings and arts programs.

      HammondCare Darlinghurst resident Kenny with his cat Willow

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      The difference we make

      HammondCare Darlinghurst consistently demonstrates the impact of providing relationship-based care for those most in need. A study conducted in 2023 evaluated the impact HammondCare Darlinghurst had on 35 residents with complex health needs who were previously experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

      The study revealed substantial improvements in the following outcomes:

      Quality of life icon Using clinical measurements, it was found that quality of life for residents doubled
      Quality of life

      Using clinical measurements, it was found that quality of life for residents doubled.

      PTSD icon HammondCare Darlinghurst Reduction Scores significantly improved and was more than double the reliable change index (a clinical tool that measures changes in PTSD symptoms
      PTSD Reduction

      Scores significantly improved and were more than double the reliable change index (a clinical tool that measures changes in PTSD symptoms).

      Cost-benefit icon Although their health outcomes improved, there was still an average saving of $32,000 per resident to the public, as residents rely less andor more efficiently on Government services HammmondCar
      Cost-benefit

      Although their health outcomes improved, there was still an average saving of $32,000 per resident to the public, as residents rely less and/or more efficiently on Government services.

      PTSD icon HammondCare Darlinghurst Reduction Scores significantly improved and was more than double the reliable change index (a clinical tool that measures changes in PTSD symptoms
      Wellbeing

      Jumped from “compromised’ to above the national average.

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      Social return

      For every $1 invested, $2.28 is created in social value.

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      Ray HammondCare Resident provided permanent care who was at risk of homelessness