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 […]
James Cook University (JCU) dental students [pictured] recently attended one of our Rosies Cairns branch outreaches. The students fully embraced the experience, listening and sharing stories with our friends on the street, and helping put a smile on their faces. The branch also recently received goods and services donations, as well as monetary donations from […]
Rosies Ipswich branch volunteers are always inspired by the ongoing support they receive from their local community. Recently members of the Ipswich Catholic Community, which is made up of the parishes in the region, kindly collected donations of biscuits, noodles, and cordial to support Rosies. Thank you! Students at Bremer State High School also held a […]
It is often said that ‘there is more happiness in giving than in receiving’, and at Rosies we could not agree more. Our Sunshine Coast branch not only experiences it while on outreach, we also share the kind support for emergencies (such as drought and flood relief) with the Sisters of Mercy. This order assists […]
