St. Kilda Gatehouse is a charity St. John’s has been supporting for some time. We have the priviledge of its CEO, Nickie Gyomber, coming to speak to us about their work at our 10 am service on Sunday 15/11.
Here is some information about Nickie and St. Kilda Gatehouse from their website at stkildagatehouse.org.au
About St. Kilda gatehouse
St Kilda Gatehouse provides spaces of belonging and safety for women reliant on street based sex work in St Kilda, and works with young people affected by sexual exploitation. Many of those we support are tackling complex issues such as addiction, homelessness, mental illness, poverty, domestic violence, abuse and social isolation.
St Kilda Gatehouse creates spaces of belonging and connection, providing opportunities for individuals to experience social inclusion with respect and unconditional acceptance.
About Nickie
Nickie commenced her career as a Speech Pathologist, specialising in adult neurosciences. Noticing the connection between head injury and AOD use, she completed graduate qualifications in Addiction Studies, later going on to complete a Master of Public Health. Nickie has worked in health care, small business, and community based organisations as clinician, healthcare administrator, and volunteer coordinator. Addressing the social determinants of health is a passion and she brings a health and wellbeing lens to the work of St Kilda Gatehouse.
