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Meet our volunteers, Colm & Michelle
Colm Lavin’s idea of street people was like many other Australians -people living underneath cardboard boxes to keep warm. That notion was turned on its head though, when he and his wife Michelle, started volunteering for Rosies -Friends of the Street. “There was this nice, neat row of middle-aged gentleman, quite smartly dressed and I […]
More than just a hair cut
Going to the hairdresser always leaves you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world, but many of us take the service for granted. For some, especially those living on the street or in other forms of accommodation, getting a haircut is right out of their price range.But, thanks to local Brisbane hairstylist Stacey […]
Tiny “volunteers” with big hearts
When Brent started volunteering with Rosies in 2018 he had no idea how much his girls Mackenzie and Sierra would want to get involved. “I’m a school teacher and went along with the senior students to an outreach down the Gold Coast and had a really wonderful experience, and I wanted to keep giving back […]
Loved Queensland Mission Outreach appoints new CEO
The Oblates of Mary Immaculate and Rosies’ Board have announced the appointment of Ms Jayne Shallcross as the new Chief Executive Officer of Rosies. Acting Rosies Chair Fr Michael Twigg OMI said Ms Shallcross’ appointment followed a thorough and independent process featuring “a high-quality field of candidates who wished to join our mission”. “At all […]
Here are some advises from Stair Climbing Australia
Maria from Stair Climbing Australia (SCA) answers common questions for those wanting to stair climbing but have reservations
Christmas illustrates what Rosies is all about
Rosies on the Sunshine Coast was excited to be this year’s charity of choice of the amazing Mooloolaba Yacht Club’s Christmas Parade. Hundreds of people came to the Sunshine Coast to assist in a beautiful parade. Some of our volunteers wore their red shirts and walk among the masses to welcome people. They also had […]
Branch Coordinator – Cairns | Commences December 2018
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Rosies Branch Coordinator – Cairns (PDF) SERVICE STREAM Branch Coordinator LOCATION Cairns CLASSIFICATION Negotiated Salary TERM 12 months with possibility of extension HOURS OF WORK 18 per week including night work plus a level of voluntary contribution REPORTS TO General Manager Our Purpose and VALUES Rosies is a community of people sharing […]
