OUR MISSION …
to provide a safe and supportive environment for vulnerable people to gather, socialise and sing, empowering them to be their best.
Sharing Our Stories in May
We’re coming to Ballarat!
An inspirational afternoon of song, community and resilience in a joint collaboration between local organisation ‘Jimmy’s Allsorts’ and the award winning ‘Choir of Hard Knocks’, proving that “adversity will never win”.
Overcoming social isolation and homelessness through the joy and connection of singing
Support Us
The Choir of Hard Knocks is …
“a place for people to come along to sing and to be accepted” Craig, Choir member
Would you consider making a donation to the Choir of Hard Knocks to keep them engaged and singing?
Thank you! We would love your support to help bring our plans for 2025 to life.
To get involved in the Choir of Hard Knocks you can either join the choir if you meet the eligibility criteria, volunteer as a Choir Angel, or make a donation to our cause.
To be able to participate in the Melbourne Street Choir Inc. choral program, all potential singers must fit the criteria of having experienced homelessness or disadvantage. People can self refer to the choir or they can be referred by an agency.
Our choral program is primarily for people who for reason of illness or life circumstance would not be able to access another choir in the community. We encourage anyone who can access and participate in another choir in the community to do so.
The choir rehearses most Mondays (check with us first to find out). When possible we share a meal and rehearse for approximately 2 hours. Choir members also have the opportunity to join the choir’s ukulele group.
If you are interested in coming along to a rehearsal, please get in touch.
Melbourne Street Choir Inc, trading as Choir of Hard Knocks, has been registered as a charity partner with the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme. We have finalised the registration process with the CDS Vic North Zone – if this is your area, search for and select the Choir of Hard Knocks from the list of Charity Partners on the CDS Vic North app when you deposit your drink containers.
The funds will go directly to the Choir. We hope to have the other zone registrations finalised in the not too distant future
