Homeless Connect
Homeless Connect is a one-day event which provides free services to people experiencing homelessness, or those at risk of homelessness.
The project has helped more than 22,320 people and is part of Brisbane City Council's commitment to improve quality of life for all residents.
This event, organised by Council and supported by volunteers, relies heavily on donations from schools, businesses and residents of Brisbane.
Homeless Connect events provide the following free services to some of our most vulnerable residents:
- access to medical and allied health care professionals, including doctors, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists, audiologists and massage therapists
- haircuts by barbers and hairdressers
- support for housing, employment and community services
- immunisation services delivered by Council's immunisation team
- personal grooming items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and deodorant
- clothing, including shoes
- non-perishable food items
- breakfast, lunch and live entertainment.
Next event
The next event will be held on Thursday 19 June 2025 at Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills (corner of Alexandria Street and Gregory Terrace).
History of Homeless Connect
Council has held 29 Homeless Connect events since the first event in November 2006. The last event was held on Thursday 16 May 2024.
A summary of the May 2024 event:
| Detail | Number |
|---|---|
| Guests | 838 |
| Volunteers | 274 |
| Meals | 1,840 |
| Health checks | 464 health consultations by medical and allied health professionals |
| Service providers | 4,263 visits to 57 service providers |
| Donations | 20 pallets of food and toiletries 14 pallets of clothes 4 pallets of shoes |
More information
For more information about Council initiatives that provide support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, visit housing and homelessness.