For 16 years, hiking the Larapinta Trail had been Julie’s dream. Stretching approximately 240 kilometres through the rugged West MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs, the Larapinta Trail is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most challenging long-distance walks. Completing it would demand resilience, determination and an unwavering mindset. This year, Julie achieved that dream. But […]
$65,000 commitment from local founder Mel Read to support those doing it tough in the Caloundra community Rosies – Friends on the Street is proud to announce a new partnership with Her Trading Lounge, founded by Woombye local Mel Read, who has committed $65,000 to support people experiencing homelessness and hardship in the local community. The generous […]
A new partnership between Rosies – Friends on the Street, the Southport Masonic Lodge and Hand Heart Pocket, the Charity of Freemasons Queensland, is helping strengthen support for people experiencing homelessness and hardship on the Gold Coast. Members of the Southport Masonic Lodge have recently begun volunteering alongside Rosies’ outreach team at Baden Powell Park in Southport, […]
Teresa Bettles was named the 2025 Gold Coast Volunteer of the Year at the Volunteering Gold Coast Awards on November 28, 2025 for her exceptional, decades-long dedication with Rosies – Friends on the Street, providing companionship and care to people experiencing homelessness through consistent warmth, leadership, and immense hours of service, truly embodying community spirit. […]
