1. Overview presentation Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

2. At the end of this overview presentation you will understand  Section 1: About Rosies ▪ Principles, history, structure, and volunteering  Section 2: About a Street Outreach ▪ Types, parts, and The Rosies Prayer Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

3. About Rosies Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

4. Rosies provides unconditional acceptance and friendship to people who are marginalised within our community - especially those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or simply lonely.

5. Rosies reaches out to all of our friends on the street, in the courts, detention centres, prisons, and drop-in centres  Rosies is a volunteer-based not for profit organisation  Through the joy of friendship we aim to acknowledge human dignity and inspire an increased self-reliance  We engage youth, and the community, through education, awareness, and volunteer programs.  Rosies is non-preaching and non-discriminatory. Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

6. Rosies is a Ministry of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) formed by the love of Jesus Christ  The Oblates are a missionary order of priests and brothers in the Catholic Church  Formed in 1816 by St Eugene de Mazenod near Marseilles in the South-East France, the Oblates received Papal approval in 1826  Today, the Oblates celebrate 200 years of continuing St Eugene’s charism of supporting those less fortunate in communities around the globe. Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

7. St Eugene de Mazenod was declared a Saint on 3 December 1995  Born in 1782 to nobility in southern France  Exiled during the French Revolution  After seeing the devastation on his return dedicated his life to the Church, becoming a priest  Preferred to work on the streets with society’s most abandoned – the poor, homeless, or in prison  Died 21 May 1861  Today, the Oblates and Rosies continue St Eugene’s aspiration. Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

8. Rosies was established in Victoria in 1975  Fr Tom Shortall OMI founded cafe/drop in centre for young people in a town, Rosebud (ran 10yrs)  ‘Rosies Oblate Youth Mission’ was established in 1990 - our sister organisation still operates a Flinders Street Station van (Wed/Fri)  The Oblates and volunteers headed to the Gold Coast in early 1980 to support youth at risk during the summer holidays. Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

9. ‘Rosies Youth Mission Inc’ was formerly established in Queensland in 1987  Initially ran a full time outreach (1990-94) with volunteers living in the community  Started taking a van onto the streets offering hot drinks and friendly conversation with local homeless  Now longest serving community organisation at the ‘Gold Coast Schoolies Week’ safety response program  Today, Rosies reaches out to all our friends.

10. Rosies has 23 outreaches operating in nine branches  Brisbane  Caboolture  Cairns  Gold Coast  Ipswich  Logan/Beenleigh  Mareeba/Atherton  Sunshine Coast  Toowoomba  Wynnum (coming soon). Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

11. Rosies Oblate Chaplain Oblate Provincial Rosies Board of Governance Branch Coordinators General Manager Our structure puts our many friends/patrons first Outreach Program Volunteers Volunteer Team Leaders Support Office Staff & Volunteers

12. Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved. Volunteering is defined as time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain  Rosies operates within the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement  As a volunteer you have rights and responsibilities  You will be asked to sign an agreement with Rosies to ensure that you understand and accept these standards, and also commit to our mission.

13. As true friends, Rosies volunteers are committed to  Be there irrespective of weather  Socialise with our friends without prejudice  Provide a cuppa and bite to eat  Provide other basic support needs  Connect with services or support agencies. Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

14. About an Outreach Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

15. Rosies operates 23 outreaches and programs to support our many friends  Street (vans and BBQs) – volunteers offer a cuppa, bite to eat, personal supplies, and a chat  Drop in Centre – volunteers offer light meals at set times, affordable food hampers, supplies, and a chat  Court Support, Detention Centre & Prison Visits – offering a friendly presence and a sense of connection  Youth & Student Engagement – various engagement programs and Schoolies Week safety response. Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

16. Rosies operates all our outreaches on a socially inclusive basis  We offer all our friends experiences of community and belonging – unconditionally  Even when material support (supplies, blankets etc) is offered, social inclusion is at the core. “Today, when the networks and means of human communication have made unprecedented advances, we sense the challenge of finding and sharing a “mystique” of living together, of mingling and encounter, of embracing and supporting one another, of stepping into this flood tide which, while chaotic, can become a genuine experience of fraternity, a caravan of solidarity, a sacred pilgrimage.”(Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, 84) Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

17. Outreach teams have minimum number of volunteers who report to a Team Leader  Street vans – 4 volunteers  Detention Centre & Prison Visits – 2 volunteers  Court – 3 volunteers  Student Engagement Program – 3 students + 1 teacher/ staff member. Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

18. All of Rosies street van outreaches consist of three compulsory parts:  Part 1: Prebrief  Part 2: Outreach service  Part 3: Debrief Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

19. A prebrief is held in a designated space prior to the outreach and provides an opportunity for  Team bonding  Information sharing  Safety reminders and instructions  Designating your role  A reflection  Saying the Rosies prayer. Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

20. O Jesus, make our hearts so human, that others may feel at home with us, so like Yours, that others may feel at home with You, so forgetful of self that we might simply become the place where You and they meet in the power of Your love and the joy of Your friendship. Amen. Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved. The Rosies Prayer

21. A street outreach service is operated in a manner to maximise safety and support  Our friends are usually waiting for our arrival  Team Leader defines the outreach ‘area’  Volunteers (1-2) serve a cuppa  Other volunteers distribute items, mingle, and chat  Other providers may also be present (e.g. Street doctors)  Volunteers are out on the street for about 2 hours. Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

22. A debrief is held back in the meeting space and allows for  Recording statistics  Information sharing  Raising any problems or issues  Providing emotional support - ongoing support can be provided as and if needed. Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.

23. It’s amazing what a simple cuppa, bite to eat, and a chat can do… You make the difference Find out how or donate now! rosies.org.au Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2016. All rights reserved.