16/10/2026
For our InRoads team, even the smallest donation can have a big impact 💚
InRoads is a trauma-informed, low-barrier model of care designed to improve health care access for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
“My catch phrase at the moment is ‘gain and maintain access to health’,” says InRoads Senior Program Lead Clare Woods. “When you’re experiencing homelessness, food and shelter becomes your main priority, and health is - well accessing health is complicated.”
The team provides support in a range of ways, one of which is attending appointments with clients. This seemingly small act has consistently been praised, with many emphasising the benefits of having someone you can trust will advocate for you during vulnerable moments.
But this program, like others at BCHS, relies on funding which often includes a tight budget and strict parameters.
“A donation of just $5 would allow us to buy someone a cup of coffee or a bite to eat before attending an appointment,” says Clare.
“$50 could pay for vital medication, $200 could help equip our Community Paramedic Practitioner with medical supplies to provide healthcare out in the community”.
This month, we’re raising awareness of our not-for-profit status, and ask you to please consider making a donation, no matter how big or small, to our Givetober Appeal.
Together we can make great things happen.
Donate today: https://tinyurl.com/givetober
