Help sought for gardners

NEWS

The 139 Club Inc has partnered with the New Farm Neighborhood Centre to employ eight homeless or marginalised people in the Fortitude Valley area for 15 weeks.

The Queensland Government has funded the 15 week work program under a strategy called Skilling Queenslanders for Work. This program will give the participants landscaping experience while undertaking a certificate 1 in horticulture.
Participants will be designing and constructing two organic edible gardens – one at the Neighborhood Centre and the second at the 139 Club.
“It is through programs such as these people are given real tangible support for positive change in their lives,” 139 Club manager Rod Kelly said.
“The participants will be supported for a further six months after the completion of the project to help with seeking suitable accommodation, long-term employment and other life -enhancing support.”
So, are you an employer who could help with the ongoing employment in the horticulture and landscaping trades for the participants?
If you have a landscaping business, nursery or any other horticulture business and would like to support our community please contact Rod Kelly at the 139 Club on 3254 1144.
For more information on what the 139 Club and the New Farm Neighborhood Centre do in the community go to www.139club.com.au or www.newfarmneighbourhood.org