News and media releases
Fighting to raise money in the war against bullies
13.07.2010The phrase “fighting for peace” takes on a whole new meaning on the 22 July at the Gold Coast Hotel CBD when writer Lowen Taylor, muay thai champion Nathan “Carnage” Corbett and Wesley Mission Brisbane anti-bullying expert Fiona Ware unite to raise...
New service supports youth who are at risk of homelessness
28.05.2010Logan City’s youth can now sleep easy thanks to the launch of Wesley Mission Brisbane (WMB) Logan Youth Foyer Support Service and the opening of 22 furnished studio units in Woodridge on Tuesday 25 May 2010. WMB Logan Youth Foyer Support Service provides...
Youth and elderly to benefit from community service programs on the Gold Coast
04.05.2010Youth at risk and the elderly will benefit from enhanced services when Wesley Mission Brisbane (WMB) Gold Coast Service Hub officially launch a new central location at Robina for their eight youth and community service programs, on Friday 7 May at 10am. WMB...
Jobseekers able to Focus on Future for another year
19.04.2010Another 60 disadvantaged jobseekers from around Logan City will receive assistance from the Wesley Mission Brisbane (WMB) Futures in Focus project in the next 12 months and for the second year in a row, thanks to continued state government funding. WMB Future...
Fun fete and fundraiser just in time to get a present for Mum
19.04.2010There’s something for everyone and especially for Mum at the Wesley Mission Brisbane (WMB) Emmaus Village Fun n Fete and fundraiser on Sunday 2 May from 10am to 2pm and everyone is invited. A fashion parade will showcase the new Autumn collection and...
More than a mural - a life-expanding experience for Eagleby Youth
07.04.2010Engaging Youth in afterschool activities isn’t always easy. Handing them an aerosol-can may sound counter-intuitive but for those who have been part of the latest Wesley Mission Brisbane’s Youth and Community Combined Action program (YACCA) the...
Birthday wishes come true at Cooper House
11.03.2010Wesley Mission Brisbane’s Cooper House will be celebrating their 20th birthday on Sunday 14 March 2010 with a new flagpole. The Quest Newspaper public appeal to raise funds for a flagpole has resulted in Metropolitan Funerals donating a six metre flagpole...
The bullies and the bullied talk - made by young people - a program that works
18.02.2010How do you get young people to talk about bullying? How do you get bullies to acknowledge what they are doing? A program made by young people, some of whom are victims of bullying, is getting kids to do just that. Walk in my Shoes is a program developed...
Aged care turns to child's play
18.02.2010Anam Cara will officially launch their new children’s playground at a morning tea for residents, their families and children on Tuesday 23 February from 10.00am. The playground which features a slippery slide, cubby house and noughts and crosses game...
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley a visitor to Wesley Mission Brisbane
02.02.2010Residents of Wesley Mission Brisbane’s retirement community, Wheller on the Park, enjoyed afternoon tea with the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley. The Director of Aged Care, Peter Sydes, the manager of Wheller on the Park, Chris...
