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Homeless Connect

The success of Homeless Connect can be attributed to the volunteers + organisations that generously give their time, goods and services.

Homeless Connect is an initiative of the Brisbane City Council with the first event being held in November 2006. The Council works in conjunction with Volunteering Qld to recruit and train volunteers to assist at the event. The event is held twice a year in May and November.

Homeless Connect is a one day event for homeless people (or those who are at risk of homelessness) so that they may access various services in a “one stop shop” environment. These services include (but are not limited to) housing, employment, legal, Centrelink, Registrar General, Medicare, and such other services that can be of assistance to the homeless. There is also a donations room where guests can obtain clothing, canned food, bedding, toiletries, etc. Breakfast and lunch is also provided to the guests.

The volunteer team is made up of:

General volunteers

  • Meet and greeters
  • Cloak room attendants
  • Food table attendants
  • Communication assistants
  • Information desk attendants
  • + many other roles

Volunteer professionals

  • General practitioners
  • Nurses
  • Dentists
  • Hairdressers
  • Bus drivers
  • Entertainers
  • Massage therapists
  • Reflexologists
  • + numerous other service providers

Get involved.

For more information email homeless@volunteeringqld.org.au or call the Homeless Connect team on (07) 3002 7600.

Our partners.

Homeless Connect partners

Volunteers.

Homeless Connect.

Volunteers who assisted at past Homeless Connect events found it a rewarding experience, after helping 6,000+ people to connect with services that would have otherwise been out of reach.

A number of us take these services for granted but they can be instrumental in improving the lives of those living on the streets or without secure, safe housing.

Quotes.

“We never know just how much we can change the outcome of someone’s day by being kind and friendly.”

“I was asked by a homeless man if I got paid to help them. I said no… he was amazed that we gave up our time freely to help him and others. I told him that my reward was his smile. He then smiled even more brightly!”

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