‘Dry season’ no respite for rough sleepers as homeless services in Cairns inundated with pleas for help

'Dry season' no respite for rough sleepers as homeless services in Cairns inundated with pleas for help

Winter is traditionally “dry season” in far north Queensland but this year it feels like the rain never stops falling. Especially for people who don’t have a roof over their head.

Homelessness levels ‘worst we’ve seen’: The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported a 5.2 per cent increase in homelessness nationally between 2016 and 2021, with more than 122,000 people sleeping rough experiencing homelessness.

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Moreton Bay Community of Practice – 23/10/2020

Moreton Bay COP Invite V2

Following the impact of COVID-19 this is an opportunity to reflect, be inspired and re-energise.

You are invited to join with us to develop a Housing & Homelessness Community of Practice in Moreton Bay

We are looking for like-minded passionate people across the Community Service and Government agency sectors to develop a Moreton Bay Community of Practice.

  • What is Community of Practice?
  • Why would we create a Community of Practice?
  • How could a thriving Community of Practice contribute to your practice, your clients and your organisation?
  • Have you considered the value of sharing your wisdom, skills and experience within a Community of Practice?

If you are interested in joining us we are holding our initial meeting:

DATE: Friday 23rd October 2020

TIME:                           10am—12pm

RSVP:          Monday 19th October

VENUE: TBA – video conferencing

For more information and to RSVP please email:

Naomi Overton                   E: naomio@encircle.org.au                                                                   M: 0410 091 469

Moreton Bay Regional Coordinator