Help for homeless

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Local residents have dug deep via much-needed donations to ensure the City Council's Homeless Connect event on Tuesday, May 11 at RNA Showgrounds is a success.

Councillor David Hinchliffe (Central Ward) had called on all local residents and businesses to show their generosity and donate some needed items to the Homeless Connect event.
Essential items that have been donated include men's clothing and toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, as well as towels, canned goods, blankets, and shoes.
“I thank all residents who have donated generously to help make this Homeless Connect one of our most successful. This Homeless Connect event is particularly significant as it will be first time the event has been held outside City Hall."
Because City Hall was currently closed for repair, the event would be held in the Commerce Building at the RNA Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm.
“Council will also provide free transport to and from the event. Pick-ups begin at 7.30am and run all day from New Farm Neighbourhood Centre, Footprints, 139 Club, Pindari Hostel and Roma House on the Northside and West End Community House, Brisbane Homelessness Centre, OzCare and Bowman Johnson Hostel on the Southside,” he said.
Councillor Hinchliffe said the event would provide free access to a wide range of essential practical services such as medical care, dentistry, optometry, counselling, accommodation advice, employment advice, legal assistance, ID assistance, and personal care services like haircuts, showers, food and clothing. “Homeless Connect is an important event where people can connect to services and enjoy a meal, music, activities and giveaways,” he said.
“This event provides the vital service of assisting people who are disadvantage to find new pathways and connections in their lives.
“Since the Homeless Connect program was introduced almost three years ago,more than 4200 disadvantaged and under privileged people have accessed services that would otherwise be out of reach,” Councillor Hinchliffe said.