By Kate Schmidt Colm Lavin’s idea of street people was like many other Australians -people living underneath cardboard boxes to keep warm. That notion was turned on its head though, when he and his wife Michelle, started volunteering for Rosies -Friends of the Street. “There was this nice, neat row of middle-aged gentleman, quite smartly …
More than just a hair cut
By Kate Schmidt Going to the hairdresser always leaves you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world, but many of us take the service for granted. For some, especially those living on the street or in other forms of accommodation, getting a haircut is right out of their price range.But, thanks to local …
Tiny “volunteers” with big hearts
When Brent started volunteering with Rosies in 2018 he had no idea how much his girls Mackenzie and Sierra would want to get involved. “I’m a school teacher and went along with the senior students to an outreach down the Gold Coast and had a really wonderful experience, and I wanted to keep giving back …
Spring 2020
Loved Queensland Mission Outreach appoints new CEO
The Oblates of Mary Immaculate and Rosies’ Board have announced the appointment of Ms Jayne Shallcross as the new Chief Executive Officer of Rosies. Acting Rosies Chair Fr Michael Twigg OMI said Ms Shallcross’ appointment followed a thorough and independent process featuring “a high-quality field of candidates who wished to join our mission”. “At all …
Winter 2020
Autumn 2020
THE AUSTRALIAN SPIRIT has been tested over recent times, from floods to bush fires and back to floods. Yet the Australian spirit of mateship, and resilience has shown through. Individuals, communities, the nation and indeed the world have banded together to support, assist and care for those affected by the various events. Reaching out, in …
Summer 2019
CABOOLTURE As we prepare for graduation, we reflect on our time at school and the activities that have shaped the men and women that we have become. Our involvement in Rosies has opened our eyes and made us more aware of how a simple conversation with someone can change their entire day for the better. …
Spring 2019
BAYSIDE TOP 30 INFLUENCERS The power of friendship Our humble and unassuming joint coordinators of Wynnum Manly branch are #6 of the top 30 influencers on the Bayside according to the Wynnum Herald. “The Wynnum and Manly region has a history full of key figures who played big roles in what the Bayside has become”, …
Rosies National Newsletter Winter 2019
WINTER 2019 In this edition we introduce you to one of our lovely long term patrons ‘Matty the Juggling Scholar’. We commend the Aspley BBQ volunteers and schools who have helped make this a successful outreach since back in 2006. You will meet Liam, who started helping the community as a young fella in a soup kitchen …