St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn

On Wednesday, 14 August over 130 students & staff from ANU brought home the realities of homelessness by participating in the 2024 Vinnies on Campus ANU Sleepout. Together they raised over $14,000 for their local community. In addition to raising funds, this Sleepout aimed at raising awareness about homelessness and issues affecting young people in our community. The event started off with a panel discussion featuring experts on homelessness in the ACT and capped off by a big sleepout. The panelists included Minister for Homelessness and Housing Services Rebecca Vassarotti, Vinnies Social Justice & Policy Coordinator Kwadwo Oteng Owusu, Vinnies Street to Home Team Leader Ben Fitzgerald, Matthew Wilson from Ruby House and Marija Rathouski who shared her personal experience of living through homelessness. Fundraising lines are open, to support their fundraising efforts, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gzGe-FXu

I can't do anything about homelessness... can I? Meet Tim from Vinnies Roadhouse as he busts this common myth. The Roadhouse is a drop-in centre in Canberra offering free meals every day, and is one of several Vinnies drop-in and mobile services offering free food and support for anyone who needs it. #Vinnies #HomelessnessWeek #mythbusting

This National Student Volunteer Week, we want to share stories of our incredible student volunteers here at Vinnies. Meet Claudia!✨ She is a student currently studying a Cert IV in Community Services and has been volunteering with the Vinnies Youth team. Sharing her experience Claudia says, “Everyone is so genuine and compassionate, and the effort that goes into making the kids participating in these programs happy is inspiring. My motivation for volunteering is my eagerness to help others and it is rewarding to see the difference we can make in someone's life” “One enjoyable experience I’ve had while volunteering was when the kids had to dress me up for a clown-themed activity. They caked me with white makeup, a big red smile, and put red and blue hair spray in my hair. We had so much fun dressing up and putting on an act.” - Claudia To learn more volunteering opportunities with Vinnies, visit: https://bit.ly/3qGyk9O

Do people experiencing homelessness still need support once they have a roof over their head? Meet Elizabeth from Vinnies Samaritan House as she busts this common myth. Samaritan House is a 13-bed facility that provides crisis accommodation and support for men experiencing homelessness. Working to break the cycle of chronic and acute homelessness. #Vinnies #HomelessnessWeek #MythBusting

New Training Program Alert! The Wodens Monaro Highway Civil Taster Program is a unique 4-week workforce participation pre-employment model for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals or their family members that have had a connection with the AMC. This is an accredited training program focusing on skills development, work experience and employment on the Monaro Highway Upgrade Project and within the broader construction sector. About the Program: The program will run three days a week (Tuesday–Thursday) and offer a blend of theory and hands-on learning. Participants who successfully complete all elements will have the chance to interview for employment opportunities with Wodens and their subcontractors on the Monaro Highway Project—or explore other construction roles. 🛤️🔨 🗓️ Important Dates: • Information Session: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 O Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm O Location: Master Builders ACT, 1 Ironknob Street, Fyshwick • Program Start: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 📢 Mandatory Attendance: If you’re interested in joining the program, mark your calendar for the information session! It’s a must-attend event for all potential participants. 🗓️📍 📞 Contact Rosie: To secure your spot or refer someone, reach out to Rosie at 0493 893 113 or email [email protected] Let’s build a brighter future together! 🌟🤝 This program is delivered by Wodens, The Umbrella Collective, Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn, Master Builders ACT MBA Group Training, Southern Training Organisation, Worldview Foundation and jointly funded by ACT Training Fund Authority and Wodens. #Wodens #ShapingTomorrowTogether #Vinnies #UmbrellaCollective #Canberra #Civil

Should people experiencing homelessness just get a job? Meet Paul from Vinnies Blue Door as he busts this common myth. The Blue Door is located in Ainslie Village in Canberra offering free meals every day, and is one of several Vinnies drop-in centres and mobile services offering free food and support for anyone who needs it. #Vinnies #HomelessnessWeek #MythBusting

Is homelessness only a problem in cities? Meet Siobhan from Vinnies Conference Support as she busts this common myth. #Vinnies #HomelessnessWeek #mythbusting

Is being homeless a choice? Meet Colette from our Night Patrol team as she busts this widely believed myth.

Meet Iffy!✨ Iffy works as a Children's Case Manager with the Vinnies Family Services team. As a part of our myth busting videos this homelessness week, she will bust a very common myth that ‘Most people experiencing homelessness are middle aged men’. To know more about our Family Services Program https://lnkd.in/gdEmc7MC

Today marks the start of Homelessness Week (5 – 11 August). This week, as a part of raising awareness, each day one of Vinnies specialist homelessness staff members will bust a myth surrounding homelessness in the ACT. Meet Jess!💫 Jess works as a Case Manager with the Vinnies Street to Home team. She will bust a very common myth that ‘Homeless people sleep on the street’.