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IPSWICH ROSIES KEEPING FAMILIES WARM THIS WINTER

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 […]

GOVERNOR-GENERAL BECOMES ROSIES PATRON IN CHIEF

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 […]

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ROYAL RECOGNITION FOR ROSIES

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 […]

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BACKPACK BEDS GIVE DIGNITY

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 PATRON MADE GOVERNOR GENERAL

Congratulations to Rosies patron General Peter Cosgrove on being appointed to the role of Governor-General of Australia! A fantastic appointment and recognition of General Cosgrove’s outstanding community work – not to mention a highly decorated career!