What is it?
Our vision
Magpie Nest Café
Magpie Nest Housing
Collingwood Magpies Community Football Team
Wheelchair Football
Why is it important to us?
Our aim is to put our arms around those who we meet through our programs, and support those in our community who are experiencing homelessness, mental illness, disability, substance abuse, domestic violence and social and economic hardship.
55% of those in the Reclink program reported experiencing homelessness, used drugs or alcohol regularly, were involved with Police or spent time in a correctional centre before joining the program.
Because...
“Homelessness is not a choice. Homelessness is one of the most potent examples of disadvantage in the community, and one of the most important markers of social exclusion.”
(Department of Human Services, 2022).
Because...
“The Foodbank Hunger Report revealed that 3.7 million households in Australia have run out of food in the last year.”
(Foodbank Hunger Report, 2023).
Because...
domestic violence is the single biggest cause of homelessness in Australia, followed by mental health and sudden life changes.
(via Mission Australia)
Because...
1 in 6 (17%) of people with a disability aged 15-16 experience social isolation.
(Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2022).
HOW ARE WE BRINGING OUR VISION TO LIFE?
Housing
By providing a roof over people's heads and a safe place to call home by providing refuge for victims of domestic violence, those recently out of incarceration or those who are experiencing homelessness.
Food Security
By providing food and a sense of safety and belonging at the Magpie Nest Café, whilst also aiming to increase the wrap around services to all who visit.
Belonging
Ensuring everyone feels like they have a place to belong and connect, with community football teams the anchor of the connection to the Collingwood community.
Our partnership with the Collingwood Football Club Community Foundation extends beyond financial support. We are delighted to help through volunteering and fundraising initiatives, such as Major Brendan Nottle’s winter sleepout that occurred in July, where we proudly matched Foundation donations across the weekend, and the support through food and hamper donations at annual events, such as the Magpie Nest Footy Finals and Christmas Day lunch.
Patrick Hassett, Coles Group
Community and Stakeholder Engagement Manager,
Corporate & Indigenous Affairs
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