Homeless people doing it tough on many of Armadale’s streets will now have access to a friendly face to talk to when times are tough.
Not-for-profit organisation Street Chaplains officially rolled out its Armadale stream of services last week which will work alongside a range of other service providers in the region.
Director Jules Cook said the group, which is made up of volunteers who have come together from all mainline churches provide crisis pastoral care to anyone in need.
“Our goal is to work in collaboration with community agencies to fill the gap in the needs of our community in Armadale and act as a conduit of care for those who find themselves in need of assistance,” she said.
“Our chaplains carry backpacks with bottled water and fully stocked first aid kits and are there to support and help in the event of emergencies too.”
Ms Cook said the group does not preach to people but instead puts a priority on deeds of love and care.
“We respect the broad range of cultural traditions and religious views in the community and work alongside those of all beliefs,” she said.
“All communities can benefit from the presence of people offering kindness to others.”
Street Chaplains services were offered in Perth, Northbridge, Fremantle, Joondalup, Rockingham and Mandurah and in the regional cities of Albany, Bunbury, Busselton and Kununurra.
Armadale Street Chaplains volunteers will be on the streets of Armadale on Thursday afternoons until 10pm and on Fridays during the summer months.
