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Micah Projects

Locality: West End

Phone: +61 7 3029 7000

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25.01.2022 CODE OF CONDUCT We want to create a safe space on this page. We encourage respectful interaction and a healthy exchange of ideas. Inflammatory remarks, defamatory comments and profanity will be deleted. Please be advised that we dont monitor the Page after hours or provide service delivery on this platform. If you require assistance from Micah Projects, please contact the organisation by phone 3029 7000. If it is an emergency, please call 000.

23.01.2022 This year during Queensland Child Protection Week, we are not able to meet in person for Remembrance Day due to social distancing restrictions. Instead we invite you to join people who were placed in institutional or other out-of-home care as children, and their family and friends for an online Remembrance Day event. Wednesday 9 September @ 12pm Register here for Zoom event http://bit.ly/remembrancedayevent... Together, we continue to pay tribute to the courage and determination of adult survivors of childhood abuse in these settings. We acknowledge that they have been strong witnesses of truth and advocates for justice who work passionately to ensure the past is not repeated in child protection systems. #ChildProtectionWeek2020 #ncpw20 #PlayYourPart

23.01.2022 The second in a series of films showing our organisations response to Covid-19. Responding to a community in crisis, we quickly adapted our services to ensure support was uninterrupted and staff and participants were safe. Watch the full video here: http://tiny.cc/BDVS-CovidResponseFilm If you need support for domestic or family violence, call our Brisbane Domestic Violence Service for a confidential discussion on 3217 2544.... Video credit - Sheen Media

23.01.2022 Yesterday afternoon, we signed the contract to launch our innovative partnership between the Brisbane Domestic Violence Service and Brisbane Youth Service to address the increasingly high rates of domestic and family violence impacting young people in Brisbane. According to the latest Annual Report from Brisbane Youth Service, young people who seek support from BYS report very high levels of violence in their lives... almost half experienced intimate partner violence, with 1...4 per cent identifying that they are currently in a violent relationship. The latest NCAS also found that, responses among young people to some questions indicate some areas of poor knowledge, relatively high endorsement of violence-supportive views and a low level of support for gender equality. This innovative partnership will see our two organisations come together in increasing access for young people under the age of 26, into specialist domestic and family violence supports. We are very excited for our Youth Domestic and Family Violence Specialist to make change in the lives of young people experiencing violence in their intimate partner and family relationships. If you need support for domestic or family violence, call BDVS anytime on 3217 2544. Image description: a picture of the signing of a contract between BDVS and BYS at the launch of our partnership.

22.01.2022 Light, fresh and zesty! Get your tastebuds tingling with some of the delicious creations available today. Kick back and enjoy the ambience - make a friend. We're airconditioned and ready to welcome you to the Hope Street Café community <3 #socialenterprise #socialjustice #brisbanecafes #coffee #cheapeats #buylocal #supportlocalbusiness #nurtureequality #hub #community #soulfood Photo credit: Catharina Thümling

22.01.2022 We welcome Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk MPs statement this morning that the Queensland Government will establish a new Treaty Advancement Committee to progress the Path to Treaty process with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. "Minister Enoch said this was a significant and historic step for Queensland that recognised the hard work of generations of people who were committed to better outcomes for First Nations peoples in this state. Member for Cook and Iamalaig woman ...Cynthia Lui said that treaty would empower First Nations Queenslanders to be more involved in driving better outcomes for their communities. Treaty will give First Nations people a platform to negotiate improved policies, programs and services for communities, Ms Lui said. Queenslands newest Member of Parliament, Member for Bundamba and proud member of the Gubbi Gubbi nation Lance McCallum said he was immensely proud to be walking the first steps on a Path to Treaty and truth telling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland. As the third Indigenous MP to simultaneously hold a seat in Queensland Parliament, my hope is that Queenslands Path to Treaty will be an historic milestone in our states reconciliation journey, and remembered for generations to come, Mr McCallum said. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #aboriginalland #firstnationspeoples #treaty Photo: Gubbi Gubbi Man Lance McCallum MP - Labor for Bundamba, Quandamooka Woman Minister Leeanne Enoch MP and Iamalaig Woman Cynthia Lui MP - Member for Cook

22.01.2022 Domestic and family violence is in every postcode and community. Violence against women in families is not inevitable. We all have a responsibility to break this vicious cycle; and understanding the root causes is the first step. Leaving a relationship, staying in a relationship or after you have already left a relationship - we are here to support you. Call Brisbane Domestic Violence Service 24/7 on 3217 2544 or visit our website for more info http://www.bdvs.org.au/ @UN_Women #orangetheworld #enddfv #dfv #genderequality #16Days #ImWithHer

21.01.2022 It’s that time of the year again... Micah Projects Christmas Hamper Appeal! We’ve had an amazing outpouring of donations this week and are so grateful to everyone who has donated so far. A very special shout-out to our friends at Gumdale State School and Sci-Fleet Toyota for their generous support! We’re still looking for Christmas goodies to fill out hampers! If you’d like to help us spread the Christmas cheer you can find out more information about our 2020 Christmas Hamper Appeal here: https://micahprojects.org.au/latest/upcoming-events

21.01.2022 Don’t forget to join us tomorrow morning for a free breakfast to acknowledge National Sorry Day. The breakfast will be held at Orleigh Park in West End from 8:00-10:00am with all welcome to come along. Date: Wednesday 26th May... Time: 8:00-10:00am Location: Orleigh park, 68 Hill End Terrace, West End QLD 4101 Cost: Free See you there!

21.01.2022 Our free breakfast for National Sorry Day is underway down at Orleigh Park, West End. Be sure to come down and join us for the Link-Up (QLD) Sorry Day Ceremony.

21.01.2022 Even before the pandemic, over 116,000 Australians were without a home every single night ... Now with growing unemployment, and cuts coming to Centrelink payments, homelessness is set to skyrocket, unless the federal government uses the opportunity provided by economic stimulus right now," Homelessness Australia chair Jenny Smith. #EndHomelessness #SocialJustice

20.01.2022 Buying a coffee or brunch in one of our social enterprises increases our ability to respond directly to the needs of our most vulnerable community members. Follow Hope Street Café and Hope on Boundary Café on Instagram and Facebook to find updates on the cafe’s social impact and to see our delicious daily specials

20.01.2022 Micah Projects teams have supported 1,263 households, including 126 families + 23 families seeking DV refuge into emergency housing in Brisbane since the end of March. At the end of March, the Queensland Governments Department of Housing and Public Works implemented an immediate housing response fund to support Queenslands most vulnerable people. This additional funding allowed Micah Projects to quickly adapt to the demand and provide uninterrupted support into emergency housing to individuals, households and families in Brisbane, so they can be safe with shelter, protecting themselves and others. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP Mick de Brenni Jackie Trad #HPW2020 #HW2020Queensland GovernmenttHousing for Queensland

19.01.2022 Sorry Day is a time to acknowledge the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who were forcibly removed from their families and communities as part of the Stolen Generations. Furthermore it is a day that provides an opportunity for all of us to pay homage to the strength of Stolen Generations survivors and to commit to playing a part in healing processes. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission president Sir Ronald Wilson and Aboriginal and T...orres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Dodson wrote in the Bringing Them Home Report: "An apology begins the healing process. It means an understanding, a willingness to enter into the suffering. It implies a commitment to do more. Twenty years on from this report at the 2017 First Nations National Constitutional Convention at Uluru the Uluru Statement from the Heart was developed by a group of Indigenous and non-indigenous community leaders which urges for the constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. There is much work to be done and Sorry Day reminds us of this. Image Credit: Tony Robertson, 2014 National Sorry Day Breakfast Image features Emily Wurramara @emilywurramara_

19.01.2022 Get in quick! Hope Street Caf and Hope on Boundary Caf are both closing at 1.00pm today. Were here to meet your culinary needs until then though so pop in and treat yourself to something good to drink and delicious to eat

18.01.2022 Last week was National Volunteer Week - a time to acknowledge and celebrate the amazing generosity and dedication of volunteers across Australia. Here at Micah we invited a number of our volunteers to join us for a special lunch at Hope on Boundary Café to say thank-you for their ongoing support. From assisting with admin and helping out at events, to organising donations and arranging housing set ups, we are so lucky to have a wonderful team of volunteers who provide suppor...t behind the scenes all year round. So from everyone at Micah Projects, we'd like to say a big... THANKYOU!

18.01.2022 Amid the current Disability Royal Commission, the Australian government is backing the creation of a best-practice guide to better support people with disability who have experienced complex trauma. The guide will detail a trauma-informed approach. Trauma-informed practice treats survivors of trauma as individuals who have experienced extreme situations and managed how they could. It is based on safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment. -----... Are you a person with a disability or a parent, carer, teacher, staff member, friend, brother, sister? Lotus Support Services (LSS) provides free and confidential support and counselling, information on the Royal Commission and your choices, and direct assistance in writing a submission and preparing to share your story. Contact LSS 3036 4490 from 9am to 5pm MonFri, or [email protected]

18.01.2022 Our staff will be frolicking free tomorrow (a sensible 1.5 metres apart), enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. Or bingeing on Netflix. Who are we to judge? Long story short, Hope on Boundary Caf and Hope Street Caf will be closed tomorrow. Business will resume normal hours on Saturday. Enjoy Peoples Day and your long weekend ... #socialenterprise #socialjustice #brisbanecafes #coffee #cheapeats #buylocal #supportlocalbusiness #nurtureequality #hub #community #soulfood See more

18.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of Homelessness Australias annual "Homelessness Week". This years theme Everybody Needs a Home" advocates for more #socialHousing to #endHomelessness and #createJobs. With more people accessing services during #COVID19, (many for the first time) this is an opportunity to reframe poverty and homelessness as our community responsibility. Not a personal flaw, and not an offence. ... We can #endHomelessness in #Brisbane. Its a solvable problem, #theEvidenceIsIn and #weKnowWhatToDo. Lets do it together. See our Roadmap to End Homelessness: https://micahprojects.org.au/resources/publications Homelessness Australia #homesBeyondCovid Council to Homeless Persons Mick de Brenni for Springwood

17.01.2022 I want to acknowledge the strong women who have come before me, the strong women who stand beside me and the ones I look forward to meeting the women of our future." Julia Gillard #OrangeTheWorld

17.01.2022 What happens next? A return to things as usual would mean sending people back onto the streets to fend for themselves. "Providing permanent housing, and ending their homelessness for good, would clearly be a better response... The federal government has a unique opportunity to begin reshaping Australias housing landscape in the October budget, by committing to a large-scale investment in #SocialHousing as part of a Covid-19 stimulus package." #EndHomelessness #HousingFirst

17.01.2022 #NotOneMore #EndDV

17.01.2022 In Australia, (and pre-COVID-19), the average wealth of the top 20% was 90 times that of the bottom 20%. Just one of the sobering facts in new research by the Australian Council of Social Service, which details the growing inequality in Australia over the last 15 years. There is a real danger in now expecting people to spend down on their already meagre savings, in order to survive. We need to support peoples incomes to prevent against dramatically widening both income and... wealth inequality and the serious health, economic and social disadvantage that occurs. - CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie #EndHomelessness #RaiseTheRateForGood #HealthEquality

16.01.2022 It's been a hot, steamy week. Cool off with one of our fresh juices and something delicious to eat. Check out today's specials at Hope on Boundary Café

16.01.2022 Treat yourself to a delicious Haloumi Bowl at Hope on Boundary Caf. Youre worth it #socialenterprise #socialjustice #brisbanecafes #coffee #cheapeats #buylocal #supportlocalbusiness #nurtureequality #

15.01.2022 Join us for the opening of Odessa Mahony-de Vries Sweet and Sour exhibition at the Hope Street Caf South Brisbane. See you there at 5:30pm 7:30pm next Friday 7 August. :)

14.01.2022 Have you - or someone you know - engaged with or been affected by the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability? Lotus Support Services at Micah Projects is a free Queensland wide, independent and confidential counselling and support service. Call 07 3036 4462 or email [email protected] to find out more or to make an appointment.

14.01.2022 Approximately 8,200 Australians are sleeping rough. With COVID-19 and the economic downturn, we can expect this number to increase. As we know, we are not through this crisis yet. We need a sustainable COVID-19 response to end rough sleeping homelessness in Australia for good. Find out how https://aaeh.org.au/homes-beyond-covid #HomesBeyondCovid #homesnothotels #everybodyshome #RaiseTheRate

14.01.2022 Our congratulations to the young people who have now completed the Skills for Queensland Work Skills Traineeship Program at Hope Street Cafs. We were going to celebrate with a graduation soire this evening, but weather has intervened. We are with you in spirit! But, not everyone has access to #skills and #training, programs and youth unemployment is all too real a problem. In Australia, 1 in 6 young people have experienced homelessness, and young people are hit first and h...ardest during an economic downturn. We cannot turn back to people struggling to find work and survive on the old Newstart rate of $40 per day. #RaiseTheRateforGood #hw2020 #endHomelessness

13.01.2022 Beef, corned or otherwise, wasnt often eaten in ancient Ireland because the cow was considered a symbol of wealth in the Gaelic religion. While the Irish enjoyed dairy products (which didnt require the slaughtering of the animal), beef was often reserved for royalty. You dont have to be royal to enjoy our Corned Beef Roast today, though we may treat you like you are $8 Roast Lunch every Friday between 12.30pm and 1.30pm ... #socialenterprise #socialjustice #brisbanecafes #coffee #cheapeats #buylocal #supportlocalbusiness #nurtureequality #hub #community #soulfood

13.01.2022 Another short film in a series showing our organisations response to Covid-19. Responding to the health crisis, we quickly adapted our services to ensure support was uninterrupted and staff and participants were safe. Video credit - Sheen Media

13.01.2022 R U Ok? Day, a reminder to stop and check in with our peers. It is easy to get busy with our lives, when sometimes a simple conversation could change a life. Here are some of our staff checking in with each other. We hope you are okay? #RUOK #ruokeveryday R U OK Day

12.01.2022 This afternoon, Parliament passed the Criminal Code (Child Sexual Offences Reform) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 which included: the new criminal offences for failing to report child sexual abuse and failing to protect a child (including information associated with a religious confession) retrospective application of the offence of maintain a sexual relationship with a child under 16 year... excluding good character as a mitigating factor at sentence ensuring offenders are sentenced in accordance with sentencing standards at the time of the sentence, rather than the time of the offence. A great achievement today for many people with lived experience and their supporters that have advocated for these changes over many years. #ChildProtectionWeek2020 #ncpw20 #PlayYourPart

11.01.2022 Homelessness week ended strong with the support from many to #EndHomelessness at the monthly Peoples Market at Hope on Boundary Caf <3 #HomelessnessWeek2020 #BuildSocialHousing Jackie Trad Mick de Brenni for Springwood Housing for Queensland

11.01.2022 Remember when you knew the name of your neighbours? When you had time to catch up over the fence when you were pegging out the washing? You can enjoy an $8 Roast Lunch each Friday from 12.00pm - 1.00pm at our Hope on Boundary Caf with a range of people from your community. Come together, eat and connect Todays special is Corned Beef and Roast Vegetables.

10.01.2022 Now that 2020 is behind us, let’s work together in 2021 to break down silos and continue creating sustainable change so individuals, families and children can be respected, equal and safe. #SocialJustice #bringon2021 Image description: Micah Project’s nurse standing by a car.

08.01.2022 NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 2021 27 MAY TO 3 JUNE MORE THAN A WORD. RECONCILIATION TAKES ACTION Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021, More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action.... Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Reconciliation Australia #NRW2021 #MoreThanAWord

08.01.2022 Before Covid-19 came along we were looking at ways we could be more involved in the Brisbane community and how we could volunteer our time and energy. I thought it might do the team some good to get up from their desks and physically help with one of the many projects Micah are involved with, but when we asked how we could help they said they didnt need people to pack boxes, they actually needed someone to help build a platform so, although it meant we are back at our desks, its actually the perfect fit and probably where we can give the most benefit. said Chris Thompson, Technical Lead and Managing Director of Zeroseven.

07.01.2022 The $550-a-fortnight pandemic top-up, set to disappear on 25 September, has been life-altering for single mothers, say welfare campaigners.

07.01.2022 "There are a lot of things that are not in our control in this pandemic but one thing that the Government does have control over is ensuring that everyone has enough to cover the basics of life, including a safe place to live. Not only is this the right thing to do, its one of the best things we can do to support jobs now and on the long, hard road to full recovery, Cassandra Goldie, Australian Council of Social Service chief executive officer.

05.01.2022 Celebrate Hump Day at Hope on Boundary Café with some Eggplant & 3 Cheese Lasagne - fresh out of the oven It doesn’t get better than this

05.01.2022 The fourth in a series of films showing our organisations response to Covid-19. At the end of March, the Queensland Governments Department of Housing and Public Works implemented an immediate housing response fund to support Queenslands most vulnerable people. This additional funding allowed Micah Projects to quickly adapt and provide emergency housing to individuals and families in Brisbane, so they could be safe with shelter, protecting themselves and others. Watch the ...full video here: http://tiny.cc/STH-CovidResponseFilm Video credit - Sheen Media Mick de Brenni for Springwood

04.01.2022 Queensland Child Protection Week 2020 begins on 6 September. The main aim is to raise the profile of all issues connected with child protection, including child abuse prevention, treatment, research, education, service provision and support for children, young people and families. Check out what activities are planned in your local area: https://childprotectionweek.org.au/events/

04.01.2022 The bad news? Due to social distancing requirements, weve had to postpone our Moonlight Magic Dinner Dance this year The good news? You have another 12 months to work on those mad dance skills See you on the dance floor next year

03.01.2022 A short film about Family Support from a series showing Micah Projects response to Covid-19. How did we work with families while responding to a health crisis? Find out how we quickly adapted our services to ensure uninterrupted service and the safety of staff and participants. Video credit - Sheen Media

03.01.2022 This year during Queensland Child Protection Week , we are not able to meet in person for Remembrance Day due to social distancing restrictions. Instead we invite you to join people who were placed in institutional or other out-of-home care as children, and their family and friends for an online Remembrance Day event. Wednesday 9 September @ 12pm (Register here for Zoom event http://bit.ly/remembrancedayevent) Together, we continue to pay tribute to the courage and determination of adult survivors of childhood abuse in these settings. We acknowledge that they have been strong witnesses of truth and advocates for justice who work passionately to ensure the past is not repeated in child protection systems.

03.01.2022 "We need all our parliamentary and government leaders across this country to commit to giving everyone a home that will ensure their safety, and the safety of the whole of society and community. If we do this, then we can say we have learnt the lessons of this pandemic and that we are prepared to work for a future where everyone has a home and there is a real safety net that does not leave anyone behind," Karyn Walsh, CEO Micah Projects. #HPW2020 #HomesBeyondCovid Housing for Queensland

03.01.2022 Micah Projects is maintaining 24/7 services for people experiencing homelessness and domestic violence by providing outreach and or phone support during the 3 day lockdown for the Greater Brisbane area . Our offices at Stones Corner, West End, Zillmere, Coorparoo and Hawthorne will be closed on Monday but phone support is available. You can reach us on 3036 4444. Our staff are adhering to all public health directives and are committed to working together with you for the hea...lth and wellbeing of you, our staff and the community. Please remember that you are not alone. You can also access these phone services - DV Connect - 1800 811 811 Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 Lifeline - 13 11 14 Homeless hotline - 1800 474 753 Call or email us ([email protected]) for support. If we can’t help we will do our best to link you with someone who can.

02.01.2022 Get those dancing shoes ready....Micah Projects’ 17th Annual Moonlight Magic Dinner Dance will be back on Friday 20th August 2021! E-Invites and booking information will be sent out via email on the 10th of June 2021. If you have any questions or would like to hear ways that you can support the event please contact [email protected] See you on the dance floor!

02.01.2022 In light of the Lockdown, the Hope on Boundary Café in West End and the Hope Street Café in South Brisbane have amended their hours of operation. Please check their pages for details. Coffee and takeaway food will be available #lockdown #staysafe #cafe #socialjustice #takeaway #coffee #brisbane #brisbanecafes #smallbusiness #shoplocal

02.01.2022 OzHarvest collects quality excess food from commercial outlets and delivers it directly to NFPs. Using this bumper haul, our Hope Street Caf staff will be creating delicious vegan and vegetarian meals for some of the vulnerable people we support (including women and children escaping domestic violence)

01.01.2022 Please exercise restraint and keep an eye on the Queensland Health website, Twitter and Facebook accounts for updates. Brisbane will enter a three-day lockdown to stop the spread of the highly contagious UK strain of COVID-19. From 6pm tonight until 6pm Monday, people in the local government areas of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Redlands and Logan will be required to stay at home except: Shopping for essentials, food and necessary supplies... Medical or healthcare needs, including compassionate requirements Exercise with no more than one other person, unless all from the same household Providing care or assistance to an immediate family member Work, or volunteering, or study if it is not reasonably practicable to work or learn remotely Child custody arrangements Legal obligations Visit for end of life Attend funeral or wedding in line with restrictions Further restrictions include: No more than two visitors to the household per day (in addition to anyone else currently staying in the household), excluding care workers or volunteers All businesses that can remain open must adhere to one person per 4 square metres with maximum of 20 to 50 with COVID Safe or Industry Plan Restaurants and cafes to provide takeaway service only Cinemas, entertainment and recreation venues, gyms etc to close Places of worship to close Weddings involve a maximum of 10 people, including the celebrant and witnesses Funerals involve a maximum of 20 people Mandatory mask wearing anywhere outside of your home No visitors to aged care facilities, hospitals, disability accommodation services or correctional facilities. As we prepare for the possibility of more cases across the state, let’s do what Queenslanders do best stick together and help each other out. The most important thing we want you to know is that you should be aware of, and informed, but not alarmed. Our experienced staff have responded strongly to this pandemic over the past 12 months and will do so again. For more information, please visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/.../curr.../greater-brisbane-lockdown See more

01.01.2022 Hannah Clarkes parents want coercive control behaviours used by perpetrators to assert emotional, psychological, and financial control over their victims prohibited by law in Queensland. "If you look at homicide cases, 99 per cent of those homicide cases involving family violence have psychological abuse and coercive control involved, so its time and I think that the Clarke family have given us impetus to re-examine this issue now," Natasha Stott Despoja, Chair of Our Watch. If you need support for domestic violence, call Micah Projects Brisbane Domestic Violence Service on 3217 2544.

01.01.2022 The third in a series of films showing our organisations response to Covid-19. We adapted our services to ensure support was uninterrupted and staff and participants were safe. Video credit - Sheen Media