Homeless Connect
Homeless Connect Perth brings together Council, state government, federal government, businesses and community groups to provide free services to homeless people for a day. The City of Perth in partnership with Volunteering WA held the first Homeless Connect event in Perth in 2008. This years event will take place on Wednesday 17 November 2010 at Russell Square and the Hellenic Centre, Parker Street, Northbridge.
For more information download our How You Can Help Sheet.
The goal is to facilitate access to a range of services that ultimately will assist people who are disadvantaged to find new pathways and connections. The Homeless Connect project breaks the myth that people do not seek assistance and services and would simply prefer to be on the street. Evidence from past experiences proves that people are eager to move towards self-sufficiency when approached in a respectful and kind manner, and with available resources – that is what Homeless Connect is about – immediacy, hospitality and connection.
Videos
The following videos will give you a flavour of what Homeless Connect is about.
You can also download our 2009 Facts & Stats sheet to see what happened on the day.
Photos
Take a look at some of the photos from Homeless Connect Perth 2009 by clicking here.
How can you help?
Volunteers perform crucial roles on the day, including assisting guests to navigate the venue and services, serving food and drinks and assisting the service providers. The connection between volunteers and guests is critical to the success of the day.
Feedback from a 2009 volunteer - "One of the green team of people said every time I have seen you, you have been upbeat and smiling, that was because everyone I came in contact with - organisers, volunteers and guests was upbeat and smiling, thanks for the opportunity. Try and stop me, I am DEFINITELY COMING BACK!!!!!!!!!"
To find out more about being a volunteer and to apply visit our Homeless Connect volunteer page.
Donations/Goods
We require donations of all sorts in the run up to the event –
- Clothes (new and good second hand)– ladies, men, children, babies
- Toys
- Shoes (In good condition)
- Underwear and socks (NEW only)
- Books (paperbacks preferred)
- Toiletries – liquid soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorants, hair brushes, combs
- Non-perishable food – tinned food, cereals, biscuits, canned soup, soup packets
- Linen
- Bags, hats and accessories
More information on donations will be posted in the run up to the next event but please keep these items in mind throughout the year. We are unable to accept physical donations until closer to the event but financial donations can be made throughout the year
here.
Service Provider information
Volunteering WA like to facilitate access to a range of services that ultimately will assist people who are disadvantaged to find new pathways and connections. The range of services we like to be available on the day include:
- Accommodation assistance
- Support and counselling
- Legal advice
- Employment options
- Free health check-ups (GP’s, Podiatrists and Ophthalmologists)
- Massage & natural therapy treatments
- Food & beverages
- Personal hygiene assistance (haircuts, showers and clothing)
- Youth
- Indigenous
- Identification
- Budget / financial counselling
- Podiatry
- Employment / training services
If you are interested in joining us on the day and fit into the range of services above please complete our Service Provider Registration Form.
With thanks to designer John Ilian: 