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A community is developing
Volunteers have expanded support from the Tuesday breakfasts to include food collection from major supermarkets and bakeries for dispersing to families in need, to provision of bedding, shelter and clothing, including swags and hygiene back packs from the Tuesday breakfast area. People are being referred to other community services and supported to achieve their goals by the volunteers. A supportive, empowered community has been emerging as a beautiful picture of the ripple effect of starting with a humble, yet consistent approach.
From humble beginnings...
Over the years 2019/20, some of the community started supporting people who were living rough and homeless in the Torquay foreshore area. By November 2020, a men’s support group from the Hervey Bay Baptist Church commenced a breakfast at 6.00am every Tuesday in the foreshore park at Torquay, with the purpose of meeting those doing it tough where they gathered and offering friendship and support.
By the end of 2021 the breakfast gathering was growing, with 30 or more attendees at times. We began training our volunteers in Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) and other community development practical techniques. The core idea is that everyone has strengths, and with encouragement and support can identify, use and develop their strengths to build up and empower the community around them. The volunteer’s role is to befriend people and understand their stories, building relationships of trust and supporting them to achieve their own unique goals, no matter how simple or seemingly difficult at times these goals may seem.
We believe every person facing hardship deserves practical and non-judgmental support.
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common questions
3,500+ meals shared in the last year
And thanks to the generosity of our supporters and volunteers we've also distributed over 1,800 tents, tarps, bed rolls, blankets and sleeping bags.
We all shape this community together
At least 15 participants who come to The Lounge for support also regularly volunteer in various capacities throughout each week. Once people experience a kind community, they often want to pass it on to others!