Sharing friendship since 1987

Welcome to Rosies

Can you imagine what it would be like if no one had said your name or looked you in the eye in the last three months?

Unfortunately this is something that many people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or socially isolated experience.

It is our mission to ensure that no Queenslander feels left out or disconnected from their community. Rosies aims to provide friendship and unconditional acceptance to those doing it tough with a warm smile and a hot drink.

Some of our patrons even equate connection and conversation to be as important as safe accommodation and food¹.

The stress that comes with homelessness or being at risk of homelessness also increases the risk of mental illness.You’d be surprised what a difference a simple chat and basic hospitality can do to impact an individual’s mental health and physical wellbeing.

“Rosies reaches out to those most in need, people who are homeless or at risk, lonely, and socially isolated within our communities.”

Source: ¹Conversation between patron and Team leader, Emma Miller Place, Brisbane City 7 March 2021

Get to know Rosies

OUTREACH PROGRAM

VOLUNTEER WITH US

THE ROSIES VAN

OUR BRANCHES

ABOUT ROSIES

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Youth Engagement Program (YEP)

Volunteer

Schoolies

Regular Giving

Partnership

HeartWorks

Gift in Wills

“Volunteering with Rosies has been a highly rewarding and eye-opening experience for me. It has pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me to gain insight into the lives of people doing it tough within our community. The Rosies outreach program provides a safe and easy way to lend a hand and help brighten the day of some of the most vulnerable people in our community. I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back and would recommend Rosies to others looking for an avenue to do the same.”

– Amaia, Brisbane City

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Real People, Real Stories

Many of our volunteers also say that they get as much if not more out of attending outreach as our patrons do. To hear from some of the patrons we’ve helped, click here.

Youth Engagement Program (YEP)

Rosies has a long tradition of youth and student engagement, having been established in 1975 as a youth mission in Melbourne. We continue ...read more.

Volunteer

Volunteer for Rosies, without your tireless effort and commitment to community there would be no Rosies …read more.

Our Locations

We have branches all over South East Queensland – check out all our locations, contacts and available opportunities …read more.

Outreach Schedules

Here you will find a complete list of all of the outreaches that are currently operating. We’d love to share a cuppa with anyone who wants to join us …read more

FAQs

Are you interested in attending Rosies outreach but unsure what to expect? We’ve compiled a list of commonly asked questions to take …read more

Rosies Prayer

O Jesus,
make our hearts so human,
that others may feel at home with us,

so like Yours,
that others may feel at home with You,

so forgetful of self
that we might simply become the place where you and they meet

in the power of Your love and the joy of Your friendship

Amen

Acknowledgment of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, Rosies – Friends on the Street acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and thanks them for sharing their culture, spirituality and ways of living in this place we all call home. We pay our respect to their Elders past, and present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Sharing friendship since 1987

Welcome to Rosies

“Rosies reaches out to those most in need, people who are homeless or at risk, lonely, and socially isolated within our communities.”

Get to know Rosies

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Youth Engagement Program (YEP)

Volunteer

Schoolies

Regular Giving

Partnership

HeartWorks

Gift in Wills

Find Out More About Rosies

Rosies Prayer

Acknowledgment of Country

Rosies Head Office