Entries by Administrator

One person having a cuppa can make a difference to homelessness

Jacqui Green recently took up a call to action for donations of coffee and cups from Rosies, a volunteer-based not for profit supporting people who are marginalised within our community. Jacqui decided to spend an hour a day for one week, blindfolded, on Surfers Paradise beach offering ‘free hugs’ to people in return for donations […]

St Ursula College nominated for the Anti-Poverty Award 2015

St Ursula College has been involved with Rosies in Toowoomba and Ipswich for over 3 years. The girls have been raising awareness, fundraising, and volunteering with Rosies with great dedication. St Ursula College has been nominated for the Anti-Poverty Awards for their commitment and action. Please support St Ursula College by clicking on this link […]

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Ipswich Softball gets to first base

The young players at the Ipswich Softball Association raised funds for Rosies by having a cuppa and spending a night at the softball park. Our team leader, Ashley, met the players and talked them through Rosies’ support in the community. Education and awareness are an important part of prevention and support. Rosies is actively involved […]

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Rosies updates around the state – Spring 2015

  Brisbane Rosies has temporarily relocated our Friday and Saturday night outreaches to the Cathedral of St Stephen.Brisbane City Council has encouraged street van services to be located in  off-street premises. The Archbishop of Brisbane has kindly agreed to trial our Outreach for eight weeks. Look out for further updates. Cairns The new street outreach […]

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The light at the end of the Tunnel

Lisa and Louise have been volunteering with Rosies’ outreach to the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre for over a decade. Here Lisa and Louise give us an inside of their experience. “The outreach starts with the usual formalities. We first sign in. IDs are checked. We then go through the metal detector before passing the security […]

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You make a difference

Lucy* aged 16 had to leave school and home abruptly. In fact, she had to run. Unfortunately her story is too familiar. Over 40% of those experiencing homelessness in Australia are aged 25 or younger. Most young people experiencing homelessness are not homeless by choice. It is their only option. Often they are hidden. Young […]

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To our friends

We all understand the value of friends in our lives. One of the many privileges I have is to share experiences of friendship with  many amazing young students involved in our Schools Engagement Program. The vitality and warmth of these young people continues to put a spring in the step of our volunteers and patrons. […]