Rosies, like many other charities across Australia, will need to expand its services to meet the needs of vulnerable families and others who live on tight budgets may find themselves homeless or houseless. The Federal Budget has raised concerns for many local charities as disadvantaged and vulnerable groups are at higher risk than ever due […]
The nights are already cold in Ipswich, but Rosies is partnering with Street Doctors and Kotahi Aroha to provide warm hospitality to patrons. Ipswich Branch Coordinator Michael Byrnes says that Thursday nights in Ipswich are like a big family get together – though the irony is that many of our patrons are families who are […]
The latest edition of the Rosies newsletter is out and available for download. Click here to read it – and while you’re at it, why not print out a copy to leave in the office lunch room?
Rosies – Friends on the Street has received both personal and Parliamentary support in Ipswich thanks to local MP Ian Berry. When Caring for our Community grant beneficiaries were announced on May 13, Rosies Ipswich Branch was amongst the community organisations sharing in more than $6000 in funding with a grant for $600 to support […]
Rosies – Friends on the Street is pleased to announce the appointment of Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove as Patron in Chief. Sir Peter has a long involvement with Rosies, having joined Mrs Leneen Forde AC as Co-Patron of Rosies in 2005. On his appointment as Governor-General of Australia, Rosies extended an invitation to Sir Peter […]
Logan volunteer represents Rosies at Duke and Duchess’s reception The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted a reception for young Queenslanders of note on Saturday April 19. Logan volunteer Sean Scanlon was selected to represent Rosies – Friends on the Street at the event, held at Southbank’s Convention Centre and co-hosted by the Premier and […]
Image: Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Graham Quirk gets into bed with Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale at the CEO Sleepout launch in King George Square The city’s business elite will get a small taste of life on the streets this winter as they spend a night in the cold to raise money for the homeless. Volunteers from […]
The latest edition of the Rosies newsletter is out and available for download. Click here to read – and while you’re at it, why not print out a copy to leave in the office lunch room?
Living on the streets is always a struggle, but survival is harder when the weather turns cold. To help address this, Rosies – Friends on the Street has partnered with Swags for Homeless to distribute Backpack Beds to their homeless patrons. Rosies General Manager Troy Bailey says the high quality swags offer dignity to people […]
Rosies would like to thank Slater & Gordon Lawyers for their generous grant of $7,500 towards Backpack Beds. Backpack Beds save lives, and help people get back on their feet again. Watch this video to see the impact the gift of a Backpack Bed can have on a person who needs it. [youtube=http://youtu.be/oll65IUQKAw]
