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A convergence of help for Newcastle's most vulnerable, homeless and at risk. We are more than a meal.
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Operating Hours
7am till 2pm Monday to Thursday
7am till 8.30am Friday To provide a healthy daily meal to homeless, financially disadvantaged and socially isolated members of our community, while also providing access to free Medical, Social Work, Housing, NDIS, Chiropractors, Counselling, Centrelink, Podiatry, Hairdressing, Audiologists, Alcoholics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Mental Health Support, Smart Recovery Program, Advocacy and more.

21/10/2026

Our toiletry crates are looking a little empty! Can you help us fill them?

We’re running low on some everyday essentials for our Guests and would be grateful for donations of:

• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Body wash or soap (travel-size bottles preferred)
• Deodorant
• Razors
• Women’s sanitary products

If you can pick up a few extra items on your next shop and donate them to Soul, we’d be so grateful.

Items can be dropped into Soul 7am-2pm Monday to Thursday, and 7am-8:30am Friday.

Thank you for helping us care for our Guests!

29/09/2026

Looking for more than just a job? Join a team that's changing lives every day. 💙 Soul Hub is seeking an experienced, passionate Social Worker to join us 4 days a week (28 hours) and help build hope, dignity and opportunity for people doing it tough.

https://au.seek.com/job/94826523?ref=cm-ui

23/09/2026

When you’re worried about where you’ll sleep tonight, seeing a doctor can wait.

For someone experiencing homelessness or facing a crisis, healthcare can quickly fall to the bottom of the list.

Finding somewhere safe to sleep. Accessing food. Finding a safe place to make a phone call. When immediate needs like these compete for attention, chronic health problems can go untreated, medications can be missed, and preventable illness can become another challenge to overcome.

That’s why Soul Clinic has launched a new Outreach pilot with local homelessness service Matthew Talbot, taking primary healthcare directly to people where they are already accessing support.

Alongside housing assistance and other practical services, people can access essential primary healthcare, medication support, screening, assessment and ongoing treatment.

Because addressing health isn’t separate from addressing homelessness.

Better health can make it easier for someone to engage with support, manage day-to-day needs and take steps towards greater stability.

Healthcare where people are. When they need it.

10/09/2026

“Each day was about getting through”
GUEST Story - Wayne

When Wayne first connected with Soul Hub, he was doing it tough.

He had been sleeping rough in his car, dealing with a painful back injury and unsure where to turn. Each day was about getting through, managing the pain, and finding somewhere safe to rest.

But things began to shift when he came to Soul.

Through an assertive outreach referral made by the Soul Hub team, Wayne was picked up the very next morning and connected with temporary accommodation. It was a crucial first step, a chance to get out of his car and begin stabilising his situation.

From there, Wayne kept coming back!

At Soul Hub, he could get a hot meal, sit down for a chat, and access the GP clinic to begin addressing his health needs. Before this, Wayne didn’t even know services like these were available to him.

Today, Wayne is in a very different place. He’s recently moved into his own home in Mayfield, where he’s enjoying something many of us take for granted: peace and quiet, and a place to call his own.

07/09/2026

Every gift adds a little more Soul, and a little bit of Soul goes a long way.

From all of us at Soul Hub, THANK YOU for making a real difference in the lives of those in our community who need it most.
• Mark Hughes, from the Mark Hughes Foundation, dropped in to distribute beanies to our guests, bringing warmth and kindness on a cold day.
• The team at Hunter Financial raised funds through their team-building activities, supporting local community initiatives, including Soul Hub.
• Students from Whitehouse International College visited Soul Hub and generously brought food donations to support our guests.
• Jason playing one of the two guitars he kindly donated, helping bring music and joy to our community.
• Josh at the UON Edwards Hall Parents Ball, where funds were raised in support of Soul Hub.

Every meal served, every helping hand offered, and every moment of hope shared is made possible through the generosity of the Newcastle community. Every gift, large or small, adds a little more Soul, and that gift creates a lasting impact.

Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more caring community.

01/09/2026

Volunteering doesn’t just transform Guests lives.

Meet Kat (2yrs volunteering), Dawn (5yrs), Julie (4 yrs) & Carol (4yrs). The Tuesday Reception crew.

Asked about volunteering they said:
“It’s an honor and a privilege to be able to give back to community with likeminded people. To listen and share in guests’ stories is a gift.”

“Being able to have a laugh and put a smile on a guests’ face is a highlight. To connect with someone and make a difference means a lot”.

At Soul Hub, volunteers often share how giving their time has strengthened their sense of purpose, connection and community. Every shift is an opportunity to build relationships, learn new skills, and make a real difference in someone’s day. Whether you’re serving a meal, sharing a smile, or simply showing up, your kindness creates lasting impact.

Because when we come together to help others, we all grow stronger.

31/08/2026

RAYMOND – Calendar Story.
“At Soul they don’t judge ya”

Raymond loves coffee, a joke and driving. He has a Honda CRV, his pride and joy, and he will often set off for a drive with no destination in mind just to enjoy the freedom of driving. He hates tolls! Raymond loves to joke around, which is why he enjoys Soul. At Soul, he has friends like Kym to have a joke with.

Three years ago, Ray was in need and asked around for help. People told him about Soul and he came along to access meals, haircuts and the pantry service. But what Raymond found was more than a meal. He says that it’s the “environment” that keeps him coming back to Soul. “You feel welcome because it's so friendly, that's why you want to keep coming back for a joke and a coffee. They don’t judge ya at Soul. At some places they judge ya and you don’t feel comfortable”.

We love that Raymond feels comfortable at Soul and enjoys our coffee too!

September kindly sponsored by Newcastle Limousines
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Limousines

24/08/2026

Coffee, sugar and long-life milk can be all it takes to TRANSFORM someone’s day.

Every day at 437 Hunter Street, we welcome guests who arrive feeling cold, tired, isolated, or weighed down by life’s challenges. A short time later, after a hot coffee and a genuine conversation upstairs at Soul Hub, we often see them leave with a smile, a little brighter and a little lighter.

At Soul, we believe we are more than a meal. Sometimes the simple act of sharing a coffee and being treated with dignity and kindness is enough to remind someone that they matter.

People often ask what we need this month. The answer is simple: coffee, sugar and long-life milk are always in demand. These everyday items help create thousands of moments of connection, comfort and hope for Newcastle’s most vulnerable people.

Every donation, no matter how small, adds a little more Soul. And a little bit of Soul can go a very long way.

Donations can be dropped off at Soul Hub, 437 Hunter Street, Newcastle:
Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 2:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 7:00am – 8:30am

21/08/2026

Soul Medical Clinic Story
Twenty-five years ago Soul started with a simple act of generosity.
A coffee. A meal. A conversation.

Since then, we've learned an important lesson. Many of the people who walk through our doors have not failed the system. The system has failed them. And they have fallen through the gaps.

The gaps of society. The gaps between services. The gaps between what people need and what is available.

The Soul Medical Clinic is helping fill that gap between what people need and what is available.
Service delivery March 2025 to June 2026
· 250+ clinic sessions delivered
· 2,431+ GP consultations (3,500+ multidisciplinary appointments)
· 963 guests medically supported
· 792 urgent/same-day appointments
· 30–34% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation amongst clinic guests
· 30% of clinic guests sleep rough

The Soul Medical Clinic is helping fill the gap with expanded preventative health, chronic disease management, nursing-led assessments and point-of-care testing.

Address

437 Hunter Street
Newcastle, NSW
2300

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 2pm
Tuesday	7am - 2pm
Wednesday	7am - 2pm
Thursday	7am - 2pm
Friday	7am - 9am
Saturday	7am - 8:30am
Sunday	7am - 8:30am

Website

http://www.soulhub.org.au/

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