People

POSTED 10-02-2012

Debbie Brandis

I was a sole parent with no job, no license, nowhere to go; nothing. Someone gave me the names of places to get help: the Brisbane Homeless Service Centre was one of them. That’s where I got in touch with Micah Projects. (Photography: Katie Bennett.)

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POSTED 05-07-2011

Robert Pearce

Robert had slept under a tree in the Dutton Park cemetery for 18 months when he was interviewed in June 2010 during the 50 Lives 50 Homes Campaign Registry Week. By October 2010, he had moved into his new community housing unit.

Micah Projects Supportive Housing Outreach Team assists Robert and many others who were formerly homeless to maintain their tenancies. (Photo: Robert with Paul from Micah Projects at the 50 Lives 50 Homes Breakfast hosted by Minister Karen Struthers, Queensland Parliament House, 22 December, 2010.)

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POSTED 05-07-2011

Michelle Wilson

Michelle was sleeping rough in the Queen Street Mall when the Street to Home Team met her. She was interviewed and added to the Vulnerability Index Register as part of the 50 Lives 50 Homes Campaign. Michelle recently moved into a public housing unit and is supported by Micah Projects.

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POSTED 28-06-2011

Nicole Huig

Nicole Huig gave a moving and inspirational speech at Micah Projects Young Mothers for Young Women IWD event in March, 2011.

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POSTED 28-06-2011

John Elcoate remembered

The West End community is currently remembering John Elcoate who passed away on June 15. Lotus Place, home of Micah Projects Forgotten Australians Support Service, held a local remembrance on June 24 after a private family funeral on The Darling Downs.

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