In 2013 a group from The Wesley Centre for Life Enrichment visited the Prahran Mission in Chapel Street.
18 months later in February 2015 the three city Churches in Geelong – St. Mary’s (Catholic Church), Christ Church (Anglican) & Wesley Uniting Church in Yarra Street reviewed social needs in Geelong and focused efforts on addressing homelessness and social isolation.
For the next 18 months the three Churches gathered together to form a planning & management group: Wendy Leigh, Michael Nolan, Gary McIlvena, Des Younghusband, Peter Gador-Whyte (minister at Wesley), Colin Hastings and other reps attended. Visits were made to the St Kilda Mission, Prahran Mission & the St Mary’s House of Welcome in Brunswick to inspect operational structures & how to do things well.
Lazarus community centre provides a safe place for people suffering from Homelessness or disadvantage, to come during the day, and receive services such as Hot showers, fresh clean clothing, a hot meal, and a place to use as recreation or relaxation.
Additionally, we regularly have visiting hair dressers, chiropractors, nurses, and doctors to address clients’ needs on a pro bono basis.
Lazarus Community Centre can provide clients with referrals to, meals, medical, mental or housing services and works hand in glove with housing providers such as Neami, Samaritan House and Salvation Army.
18 months later in February 2015 the three city Churches in Geelong – St. Mary’s (Catholic Church), Christ Church (Anglican) & Wesley Uniting Church in Yarra Street reviewed social needs in Geelong and focused efforts on addressing homelessness and social isolation.
For the next 18 months the three Churches gathered together to form a planning & management group: Wendy Leigh, Michael Nolan, Gary McIlvena, Des Younghusband, Peter Gador-Whyte (minister at Wesley), Colin Hastings and other reps attended. Visits were made to the St Kilda Mission, Prahran Mission & the St Mary’s House of Welcome in Brunswick to inspect operational structures & how to do things well.
Lazarus community centre provides a safe place for people suffering from Homelessness or disadvantage, to come during the day, and receive services such as Hot showers, fresh clean clothing, a hot meal, and a place to use as recreation or relaxation.
Additionally, we regularly have visiting hair dressers, chiropractors, nurses, and doctors to address clients’ needs on a pro bono basis.
Lazarus Community Centre can provide clients with referrals to, meals, medical, mental or housing services and works hand in glove with housing providers such as Neami, Samaritan House and Salvation Army.
