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Pub Choir’s high note for Second Chance

WHAT a blast to be part of the fantastic Astrid Jorgensen’s musical runaway train that is Pub Choir!The packed Fortitude Music Hall was jumping as 2800 people tackled Ska music – with various singing ability – and sang their hearts out. This is the second time Astrid has generously invited Second Chance to be part of her Pub Choir…

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FAREWELLING DALE SPENDER

Dr Dale Spender AMWriter, teacher, feminist1943-2023  At heart a teacher and a writer and always a feminist, Dale Spender lived a life driven by passion for women’s equality and for education. She published and edited over 30 books and many more articles, book chapters and blog entries on feminism, women’s history and literature, education and new technologies. She brought numerous…

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2022-23 Second Chance Program Annual Report

Coming out of Covid has been a breath of fresh air as we return to some sense of normality. We we able to gather our supporters together in a range of successful and enjoyable events but at the same time a whole new set of challenges have emerged. Chronic shortages of affordable rental housing, skyrocketing cost of living and…

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Sleep out exceeds goal!

WE are not often speechless here at Second Chance but today we are almost. The architects of Brisbane slept out on August 5 with the aim of raising money to benefit homeless and at-risk women and children throughout Queensland. They set a goal of $65,000. As I’m writing this, it has just hit more than $90,000! Wonderful organisers, Michael…

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Winters Lunch Raffle Winner

The very lucky winner of our Winter’s Lunch Raffle of the fabulous Paspaley Dive Rope Pendant and Chain was Judy Tyne.  She won the Classic Rope Pendant featuring a 13 mm drop Paspaley pearl. The pendant encased in beautiful 18kt yellow gold on an adjustable chain, with 6 white diamonds on clasp.In addition to that, she and four friends…

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2021 Second Chance Program Annual Report

2021 has been a challenging but affirming year. We are grateful to all the support received over the past 12 months and are proud to share with you our Annual General Meeting Report 2021 outlining our activities and achievements over the past 12 months. Please share amongst other friends and supporters who would like to hear about our work,…

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