Wayside Chapel - Kings Cross & Bondi

Valentine's Day is the perfect day to take a moment to reach out to someone important to you. Tell someone they are loved, they are valued and they are appreciated. They could be a partner, a lover, a friend, a parent, a colleague. Let them know. womenshealth.com.au/loneliness-is-…

@Waysidepastor on @2GB873 with @BenFordhamLive discussing, as new cost of living numbers emerge, the impacts they are having on Sydney’s homeless population and the influx of new faces seeking assistance. 2gb.com/numbers-like-w…

16 years ago today, people gathered in the rain in Redfern in my electorate to watch Kevin Rudd deliver the apology to the Stolen Generations. That day in parliament was sad and beautiful. Saying sorry is important and we have to match it with action. There is still a lot of work to do.

It is estimated that 1 in 4 Ausssies will struggle with an alcohol, drug or gambling problem in their lifetime, one in twenty will develop an addiction and one almost every hour will die due to harm caused by gambling, alcohol or other drugs. ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2024-02-1…

'Right now, one out of every two people seeking help for homelessness in NSW do not receive it because underfunded services are full.' nationaltribune.com.au/new-data-revea…

Premature deaths of hundreds of homeless Australians ‘completely unacceptable’, housing minister says theguardian.com/australia-news… from @lenoretaylor

In the last quarter, we've seen almost a doubling of people seeking food, basic amenities like toiletries, socks and underwear, and emergency support, especially housing. news.com.au/national/nsw-a…

Learn more in this week's Inner Circle - bit.ly/499LJZf

It’s happened to me in every one of the chats I've had in our new podcast 'Stories from the Wayside' - please, give it a listen and us me know what you think. You might just walk away a little bit changed along with us."

"All real living is meeting, and when we meet as subjects rather than objects, both of us walk away more full of life for the encounter.

Learn more in this week's Inner Circle 👇waysidechapel.org.au/spirit-that-ho…

Right now, we have the chance to bridge it together. This Referendum is our moment – to listen, respect, and act on the Uluru Statement from the Heart that encapsulates years of hopes and desires. It comes from the heart. Let it speak to your heart.

Life around us flourishes when we find ourselves as necessary, significant but not central to it all. There is power in that, which seems like a paradox. There’s an unfulfilled promise in our nation’s story, a gap in our shared history.

Please, this Saturday, choose love over hate. Say YES to the Voice to Parliament. Together we can make history. Learn more: waysidechapel.org.au/vote-yes/

It’s time our 122-year-old Constitution reflects and recognises this ancient culture. Wayside Chapel stands firmly in support of voting YES for a Voice to Parliament. It’s more than a vote—it’s a pledge to listen, respect, and value the profound wisdom of our First Peoples.

In just 3 days on Saturday 14 October we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a step towards a more compassionate and equitable future. For over 65,000 years, the First Peoples of Australia have maintained an unbroken connection to this land, its stories and its spirit.

Amazing to have you on board! <3 <3 Can't wait to see you on the day :)

.@julia_price1 & are walking 28km on Oct 7 from Parramatta to Kings Cross to support Sydney's homeless in Wayside Chapel's the Long Walk Home. Would love any support you can give to keep providing services for those in crisis. 🙏 longwalkhome.com.au/fundraisers/jo… longwalkhome.com.au/st/914/t

What's on at Wayside Chapel this week!

Useful contacts 📞 Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Mensline 1300 789 978

Remember: Many people struggling mentally will withdraw. Don't take it personally. Consistent check-ins matter. It's better to persist than to let them feel alone. Mental health issues can be isolating; showing you care can make a world of difference. 🌍❤️🤝

It's easy to ask if someone is okay. It's harder to know what to do if they say they're not. We asked a Wayside team member trained in mental health first aid about what to say next: