Street Care is a not for profit organisation that is run completely by volunteers
Every week we aim to provide comfort and nourishment to our Street Friends here in Brisbane by providing warm clothing, food and toiletries that are given as donations from the community. We operate every Saturday morning in Brisbane from 7am -9am to give out hot food and warm clothing.
We are committed to taking a holistic approach to helping our Street Friends by addressing their multifaceted needs by creating partnerships with other charities to create a safe community space to get help.
To help as many Street Friends as we can with immediate support and find long-term living solutions to end homelessness in Brisbane.
We believe in showing respect, honesty, compassion and acting with openness in our everyday mission to provide holistic care to those in need and hold ourselves accountable to the communities we serve.
Street Cares First Year!
Every donation from the community goes directly to helping our Street Friends to sleep warmly, keep fed and provide growth opportunities to uplift their situations.
3,360 hot coffees made
1,680 hot meals served
3,540 sandwiches given out
448 blankets
2,800 toiletries
2,240 clothing items
Can you donate any of these necessary items?
Toiletries
Hygiene is very important for our Street Friends as poor hygiene be detrimental to health, social connection and potential employment opportunities. Donations can be items such as soap, shampoo, and men/women hygiene supplies.
Bedding
Donation items such as sleeping bags, blankets, sheets, doona’s, gonna covers, pillow cases, pillows, yoga matts ect, would greatly improve the sleeping conditions of our Street Friends. Please wash these donations before giving for hygiene safety.
Clothing
Our Street Friends rely on generous donations to get appropriate clothing as the seasons change. Mens, woman’s and children’s clothing such as shirts, jackets, pants, joggers, trainers, boots ect. Please wash these items before donating for hygiene safety.
Socks
Our Street Friends have limited access to laundry services. Underwear and socks are an invaluable donation. All donations of socks and underwear should be new and unused for safety and hygiene.
We thank you for your Donations
Meet the Team
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Tasheena Campbell
Founder
Tasheena has committed many years to helping others by volunteering and serving her community.
Tasheena worked with Michelle Dunlop at Street Friends Wa in 2019 and many other charities in Brisbane as a Charity Connection Facilitator, by creating fundraising events, donation drives and volunteering her time.
In 2023 she saw the need to create a safe community space in Brisbane city for the disadvantaged to come and receive the holistic care they need.
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Michelle Dunlop
Secretary
Michelle has always had a strong social conscience and felt particularly drawn to supporting those affected by homelessness .
She started Street Friends WA to try and bring some basic provisions and kindness to those sleeping rough and doing it tough. Street Friends cared for around 250 disadvantaged people each week
In 2017 she was awarded WA Volunteer of the year for her contributions to the community .
In 2019 she handed over the charity to two other groups to run after 15 years but is excited to be involved with Street Care to support such an essential service to the homeless in Queensland.
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Brady Hale
Brady, a compassionate individual, is dedicated to supporting this impactful charity focused on combating homelessness. With a passion for making a difference, Brady brings a wealth of skills to the cause.
Proficient in administration and technology, he possesses a talent for problem-solving and innovative thinking, which is invaluable in addressing the complex challenges of homelessness.
With a deep-rooted commitment to volunteering and a genuine desire to create positive change, Brady is poised to contribute his expertise and work alongside the team to make a lasting impact on the lives of those affected by homelessness.
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Chelcie Hale
Executive Committee Member
Chelcie is a dedicated professional with a background in Photography, Disability Support and Positive Behavioural Therapy. Her desire to give back to the community and help others reach their potential has lead her to join the team at Street Care.
With a person-centred approach and a collaborative mindset, Chelcie aims to connect with people from all walks of life. She is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others and is committed to contributing to Street Cares efforts to helping the homeless community.
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