Hannah Walker, Social Justice Leader and Year 12 at the Cairns State High School shared her experience with Rosies. Her insight was published in the Cairns Post… “I recently volunteered with Rosies and it was an amazing experience. The most profound experience I had was being able to create connection. Rosies has taught me that […]
Theresa Sheppard is an original team member, and Life Member, of Rosies. She was involved in our support team in 1987 and took part in the Schoolies outreach in 1988 as a volunteer in the inaugural school retreat program with Rosies. Today, Theresa runs her own business with Norwex (chemical free cleaning and personal care […]
Darcy told me at outreach recently that on a cold night in August he was hobbling through Groom Park in Toowoomba when confronted by a young bloke wanting a smoke. Darcy was hobbling because he was still recovering from a broken ankle and was wearing a moon boot. Unfortunately, the encounter ended badly as the […]
Your support, and the presence of our wonderful volunteers, is what makes a difference especially over what is often a very lonely period for many. I am so pleased to be part of Rosies celebrations providing 30 years of friendship. Last financial year Rosies added two outreach services with seven already added this year. During […]
The team meets with young people on Fridays from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a cuppa, bite to eat, and a chat with our wonderful volunteers. The branch recently trialled an outreach at a new location with the local PCYC. While there were some benefits the team and the PCYC decided that […]
Our annual ‘Christmas in July’ gathering was held once again for one and all to enjoy. Tables were loaded with blankets and warm clothing (socks, beanies, scarves, jackets etc), hygiene items, dry goods and hot food, soup, pizza, and garlic bread. With about 55 patrons and a number of Rosies’ volunteers in support, a busy […]
Rosies Toowoomba branch receive wonderful community support including being generously assisted by the South Toowoomba Apex Club. Each month they cook a BBQ for the Sunday outreach with the Club members providing all food and delicious home cooked treats for the enjoyment of our many friends. Recently the Rosies branch was presented with a cheque […]
Ipswich branch received huge support from the local community this Winter! The Catalyst Church Women’s group collected toiletry items for our Ipswich Branch. Members of the Ipswich Catholic Community donated much needed supplies of cordial, biscuits and noodles. Meanwhile, Chalk Electrical held their Winter Warmer promotion to support Rosies and our many friends on the […]
Rosies was the charity of choice at the Viva Festival in Surfers Paradise on Sunday, 10 July. Thanks Elvis and the Gospel Choir for an extremely uplifting morning. Thank you to everyone who donated, we raised over $1,000.This amount will keep one of our Rosies’ street outreach vans running for a month. Thank you also […]
Rosies recently worked with the local council to find an alternative venue for our outreach to offer an efficient service to our friends on the street whilst being mindful of local businesses that had expressed concerns over the influx of people in the popular tourist area. All parties agreed on a new location that will […]
