Homeless Connect May 23 2019
The Homeless Connect Event will be held at Rockhampton Showgrounds on May 23.
The event is co-hosted by Anglicare and Rockhampton Regional Council. Communities Chair, Cr Rose Swadling said “Homeless Connect is an annual event which provides people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness with access to various services, as well as an opportunity stock up on essential items. “We had to change our donation location this year and as a result we have had far fewer drop offs, so we have extended the donation deadline and added two additional drop off locations. “We are asking our fantastic community and amazing local businesses to really step up and get involved and show the outstanding generosity that we have seen before. “There are lots of great ideas around the region including making up a small pack for a particular person e.g. a teenage girl, and creating a collection point at your work place. “Do you have some nice clothes that you no longer wear? Could you afford to buy a few extra cans of food or bottles of shampoo during your next shop? Then please help. While each donation may feel small, collectively we can make a huge difference.”
Free travel to homeless connect pass holders
Young’s Bus Service will accept homeless connect bus passes to travel to this event on Thursday 23 May 2019. The pass entitles the holder to catch any of our general services from anywhere to the Rockhampton PCYC and further transfer to the Rockhampton Showgrounds.
Homeless Connect is also offering its own shuttle bus services departing from two Bolsover St locations, Rockhampton Police Station bus stop and the Kern Arcade bus stop.
Homeless Connect Shuttle Bus timetable
| Departure from Police Station Bus Stop | Departure from Kern Arcade | Arrival at Homeless Connect Event | Community Agency Bus |
| 8.15am | 8.20am | 8.30am | CQID |
| 8.45am | 8.50am | 9.00am | CQID |
| 9.15am | 9.20am | 9.30am | PCYC |
| 9.45am | 9.50am | 10.00am | CQID |
| 10.15am | 10.20am | 10.30am | PCYC |
| 10.45am | 10.50am | 11.00am | CQID |
| 11.15am | 11.20am | 11.30am | PCYC |
| 11.45am | 11.50am | 12.00pm | CQID |
| 12.15pm | 12.20pm | 12.30pm | PCYC |
| 12.45pm | 12.50pm | 1.00pm | CQID |
| 1.15pm | 1.20pm | 1.30pm | PCYC |
| Departure from Homeless Connect Event | Arrival at Police Station Bus Stop | Arrival at Kern Arcade | Community Agency Bus |
| 9.00am | 9.10am | 9.15am | CQID |
| 9.30am | 9.40am | 9.45am | PCYC |
| 10.00am | 10.10am | 10.15am | CQID |
| 10.30am | 10.40am | 10.45am | PCYC |
| 11.00am | 11.10am | 11.15am | CQID |
| 11.30am | 11.40am | 11.45am | PCYC |
| 12.00pm | 12.10pm | 12.15pm | CQID |
| 12.30pm | 12.40pm | 12.45pm | PCYC |
| 1.00pm | 1.10pm | 1.15pm | CQID |
| 1.30pm | 1.40pm | 1.45pm | PCYC |
