I struggled for some weeks to write this column. It reminded me that our patrons often struggle to find the words to express what’s happening in their lives. In August our local church marked the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan with a special ceremony in the Sunday liturgy. The brother of one […]
Rosies started as a youth mission, commencing on the Gold Coast in 1987 to support youth at risk. Today, we continue to engage with youth across Queensland through education, awareness, and volunteer programs. Our wonderful volunteers undertake youth detention centre visits, provide support at youth BBQs, student engagement programs and activities, affordable food baskets for […]
It has been a ritual for the last 29 years. Rosies is the longest serving community organisation at the schoolies safety program. We collaborate with State Government and Gold Coast City Council’s comprehensive safety and support program to make Schoolies Week as safe as possible. About 50 Rosies volunteers have signed up to a renamed […]
Since the time Rosies was formed in Queensland, we have been fortunate our schools support us in many ways. Initially through their student-power , and resources, but now in so many different ways. We have seen some very creative initiatives from our Student Engagement Schools in the last few months. Lourdes Hill College and Villanova College […]
Driven by an ardent desire to make a difference Rosies Team Leader (TL) Nicki joined us ten years ago. “It’s not always easy as an individual to reach people in those situations (it’s impossible to help everyone), but being part of Rosies gives you that coordinated approach and makes you feel you are contributing to […]
Ben Begg from St Andrew’s Lutheran College on the Gold Coast made an amazing plea to support Rosies and our many friends. The 17 year old had previously taken part in our Student Engagement Program on the Gold Coast with his college. “Last year I went to Southport on a Friday night as a volunteer […]
Congratulations to our Rosies Logan branch being a finalist of the Davida Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Organisation in Logan City.Rosies Logan branch coordinator, Margaret, accepted the award from Mayor Luke Smith at the ceremony in May. Congratulations to all our wonderful volunteers in Logan. What a beautiful way to celebrate the branch’s 10 year […]
Rosies is pleased to officially launch its newest Wynnum Manly Branch providing outreach services for those who are homeless, at risk, or simply lonely in our local community on Friday, August 5. The official launch morning tea commencing at 10.00am will celebrate the outstanding effort of our Bayside community to help get these outreach services […]
Recently we held a well-attended community meeting to determine whether or not we had the support ‘on the ground’ to make this happen. YES WE DO! We are currently working with a committee of three to oversee the establishment of the Wynnum Manly branch. We have set ourselves a target of six months to be […]
Jon Martlew is moving on from his role as Rosies branch coordinator in Toowoomba. Jon made an enormous contribution in developing Rosies in Toowoomba. From small steps Jon has been instrumental in establishing Rosies activities and profile in his home city in the space of a few short years. His embrace of all those he […]
