Much-needed help for homeless

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Brisbane City Council reached out to more than 1000 homeless people when it hosted its 12th Homeless Connect event at the RNA Showgrounds recently. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said the important bi-annual event continued to help homeless people and people at risk of homelessness in Brisbane access vital support services.

“This is Council’s 11th Homeless Connect event and it continues to link people facing homelessness with vital support services to help get them back on their feet,” Cr Quirk said.
“It’s a positive way to show homeless people that there are many council programs and community organisations in Brisbane ready to help them find housing, take care of their health and find jobs.
“I’m also pleased to have Salvation Army on board to assist with collecting the generous donations of food, clothing, blankets and toiletries provided by the public over the past few months.”
The Lord Mayor said participants were offered free meals, canned goods, clothing, blankets and toiletries, as well as access to medical and optical care, accommodation referral advice, employment information and haircuts. “More than 200 volunteers assisted guests with 31 doctor’s appointments, 36 optical appointments, 15 immunisations and 18 homeopathy sessions,” Cr Quirk said.

• For further information about Homeless Connect, visit www.brisbane.qld.qov.au or phone council on 3403 8888.