Ipswich City Council

Street Links

Street Links is a welcoming day where guests can link in to services, access information and resources, enjoy a meal, some fellowship, and activities.

Date: Tuesday 05 June 2012
Times: Breakfast 8:30 am, Expo 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Lunch 12:00 pm
Venue: St Pauls Hall & d'Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich

Street Links Guest Flyer 2012 Web (PDF, 116 kb)

To make this event a valuable experience for our guests, you can help by:

Hosting an information stall to advertise your support service
Donating goods
Sponsoring the event

Objective:

The objective of Street links is to facilitate access to a range of services that ultimately will assist people who are homeless and/or disadvantaged to find new pathways and connections. The range of services planned to be available on the day will include:

Accommodation assistance
Budget/financial counselling
Employment options
Employment/training services
Food & beverages
Free health check-ups (with GP's, podiatrists etc)
Identification
Legal advice
Personal assistance (hair cuts, and clothing etc)
Support and counselling
Youth support

If you have any ideas on services / professionals in these areas that would be useful to assist homeless people and people at risk please reply by email with details to: StepstoSuccess@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Volunteering/Stall Holders:

The opportunity for people to volunteer their time to assist in the planning for the event, as well as volunteering on the day or hosting an information stall exists. To find out more, or to register your interest in volunteering or hosting an information stall, please complete the Volunteer form and forward to the Community Development branch by fax 3810 6741 or email: StepstoSuccess@ipswich.qld.gov.au by Tuesday 22 May, 2012.

Street Links 2012 Application Form (PDF, 209 kb)

Street Links 2012 Volunteer Roles (PDF, 180 kb)

For more information call Shane Addicott Ph. 3810 6943 or Karri Browne Ph. 3810 6646.

Donations/Support:

Donations and sponsorships are being sought to provide essential goods for guests. Special requirements include:

New and used clothing and shoes (underwear and socks new only) for women, men, and children.
Toiletry products (soap, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, towels).
Sleeping gear including sleeping bags and blankets.
Books and magazines
Non perishable food items

Street Links Service Providers Flyer 2012 Web (PDF, 166 kb)

Please bring all donations to the Community Development Branch, W.G. Hayden Humanities Centre, which is located on the corner of South and Nicholas Street Ipswich.

Sponsorship:

Sponsorship packages with the Ipswich City Council will give your business a unique opportunity to align your brand with support of the Street Links event and connect with the Ipswich community.

For further information on Street Links please contact Shane Addicott or Karri Browne from the Community Development Branch, Ipswich City Council on 3810 6655 or email StepstoSuccess@ipswich.qld.gov.au.

Last Updated 4 May 2012 |

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