Anglican Church Grammar School
Oaklands Parade
East Brisbane Qld 4169
A day to focus on homelessness, the housing crisis and the Anglican Church Southern Queensland’s response to it. The day will include a keynote, presentations on current services, a panel discussion and an open space. See more.
Watch the Today report on Canterbury College students explain the college’s work and achievements with Orange Sky and the Sudsy Challenge over the past three years. Orange Sky positively connects people experiencing homelessness through free mobile laundry services
“The causes of homelessness vary, but in the current housing crisis, there just isn’t enough housing for everyone…we have many callers who are unemployed or owned their own home, but can no longer afford this and cannot fin an alternative,” says Rees Maddren from Anglicare Southern Queensland
“I grew up and went to school in regional towns. I’m good with horses and cattle. I’m not arty or musical, but I can do a lot on the land. Nearly anything. But I’ve been living on the streets on and off for a long time,” says Harry
A Canterbury College house food drive rapidly evolved into a massive school-wide campaign to collect cups of instant noodles, with over 2,000 given to Rosies — Friends On The Street
“Sunday 13 August 2023 was designated at the recent Synod as ‘Anglicare Sunday’ in our Diocese. This day is a wonderful opportunity for parishes and other faith communities to acknowledge, celebrate and pray for the work of Anglicare Southern Queensland,” says Dr Stephen Harrison