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RBS Hammond started caring for unemployed people in inner Sydney during the Great Depression. Known as a 'Mender of Broken Men', he was also a committed social reformer who aimed to restore hope, dignity and self-esteem to the destitute. He promoted affordable housing for Sydney's unemployed. 

To view images of RBS Hammond visit:

https://dictionaryofsydney.org/person/hammond_rbs

Further Reading:

Faith in Action: HammondCare by Meredith Lake

You can also read Meredith Lake’s entry on Dictionary of Sydney:

https://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/hammond_robert_brodribb_stewart

Australian Dictionary of Biography by Joan Mansfield

https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hammond-robert-brodribb-6543

And the history of Hammond Care:

https://www.hammond.com.au/about/history

You can find Paul Roe online at TheOutbackHistorian.com.au

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