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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
28 February 2016 Rosies is the proud charity partner for the SkyPoint Sea to Sky Q1 stair challenge. By getting together with a friend or two and taking on Australia’s biggest building you can make a difference by supporting our Friends on the street. So come on, bring your friends and get ready to face […]
30 August 2015 The Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run will take place on Sunday August 30. Whether you run by yourself or as part of a team we would like you to nominate Rosies as your charity of choice. All fundraising is done online. You can set up up your own fundraising page. Each registrant […]
3-9 August 2015 Jon Martlew, our Team Coordinator in Toowoomba, and Nat Spary (the BASE soup kitchen) will be sleeping rough during this year Homeless Prevention Week 3 – 9 August 2015. Jon and Nat aim to raise awareness of homelessness. Jon wants to experience a glimpse of what “homelessness” is all about. “I see […]
Rosies Gold Coast is pleased to announce a brand new outreach in Nerang on Wednesdays. The Rosies’ van will be present in Bischof Pioneer Park in Nerang on Wednesdays between 7.30pm – 9.00pm.
There is a surge of homeless people in South East Queensland. Many of them are fleeing the colder temperature in NSW and Victoria. Our teams will be out giving away blankets in Brisbane, Calboolture, Cairns, Gold Coast (in Southport and Surfers Paradise), Ipswich, Woodrige, Mareeba, Caloundra and Toowoomba
