Homeless Connect Brisbane has helped over 4,200 people by coordinating businesses and community groups twice annually, providing free services to individuals who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or do not have secure accommodation. Around 700 people attend each Homeless Connect event and goods and services provided by generous partners, sponsors and volunteers include medical care, legal advice, accommodation, personal grooming and clothes.
Kevin and Neru - the dynamic duo - have been volunteering at Homeless Connect and now tells their story of how they have been serving Brisbane!
Tell us, what did you do?
Neru & I take part in Homeless Connect every 6 months. On 11 May, we took part again, and this was our third contribution. Being a dentist, Neru provides free dental consultation while I assist her in the administrative and coordination work.
What were some of the highlights for you?
Seeing people who are homeless who do not usually receive any positive attention really appreciating the work we are doing. We've been seeing some of them in church too which has been a great spin off. Its nice for them to be in a community that really cares for them and love them.
What valuable lessons did you learn?
We were able to understand the homeless better and see the benefits of this experience in enabling us to build UNIDUS community service in future. We would definitely recommend this to other groups when it comes up in the future.
Just go to www.homelessconnect.com.au to find out when the next event is!
Kevin and Neru - you have both contributed 12 hours towards 500 hours of serving Brisbane!
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