Homeless Connect
Homeless Connect is a one-day event which provides free services to people experiencing homelessness, or those at risk of homelessness.
The project has helped more than 21,480 people and is part of Brisbane City Council's commitment to improve quality of life for all residents.
This event, organised by Council and supported by volunteers, relies heavily on donations from schools, businesses and residents of Brisbane.
Homeless Connect events provide the following free services to some of our most vulnerable residents:
- access to medical and allied health care professionals, including doctors, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists, audiologists and massage therapists
- haircuts by barbers and hairdressers
- support for housing, employment and community services
- immunisation services delivered by Council's immunisation team
- personal grooming items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and deodorant
- clothing, including shoes
- non-perishable food items
- breakfast, lunch and live entertainment.
Next event
The next event will be held on Thursday 16 May 2024 at Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills (corner of Alexandria Street and Gregory Terrace).
You can register your interest to volunteer by visiting the Volunteering Queensland website.
Donate to Homeless Connect
The next donation drive will run from 25 March to 3 May 2024. You can donate by taking non-perishable food and toiletries to your local ward office or local Council library.
Note: Council cannot accept clothing donations for this event. Take clothing donations to your local charity shop.
Our most needed items
- canned tuna and salmon
- canned soup and vegetables
- toothbrushes, toothpaste and deodorant
- rice and pasta
- shaving blades and cream
- body wash, shampoo and conditioner
- coffee and tea
- cereal and muesli bars
- long-life milk
Promotional materials
The resources below can assist you to organise a donation drive.
Print resources:
Social media resources:
- I donated to Homeless Connect (JPG - 123kb)
- We donated to Homeless Connect (JPG - 116kb)
- I’m volunteering at Homeless Connect (JPG - 116kb)
- Join us by volunteering at Homeless Connect (JPG - 112kb)
History of Homeless Connect
Council has held 28 Homeless Connect events since the first event in November 2006. The last event was held on Friday 3 November 2023.
A summary of the November 2023 event:
Detail | Number |
---|---|
Guests | 735 |
Volunteers | 282 |
Meals | 1920 |
Health checks | 303 health consultations by medical and allied health care professionals |
Service providers | 3474 visits to 58 service providers |
Donations | 22 pallets of food and toiletries 13 pallets of clothes 3 pallets of shoes |
More information
For more information about Council initiatives that provide support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, visit housing and homelessness.