Yaralla Sports Club and Roseberry Qld Join Forces to Feed Gladstone Locals in Need

Hundreds of nutritious meals are being donated to vulnerable community members thanks to a new ongoing partnership between Yaralla Sports Club and Roseberry Queensland. The initiative will see surplus meals from Yaralla’s Encore Restaurant frozen and delivered to Roseberry’s Dignity Hub, a vital service supporting those doing it tough in the Gladstone region. 

The Dignity Hub provides a safe, welcoming space where people can access showers and toilets, fresh clothes, toiletries and a listening ear. The Dignity Hub also offers food hampers, a hot meal and referral and advice. These simple yet powerful services help restore dignity, build confidence, and offer a sense of normalcy to those facing hardship.

“The face of hardship is changing,” said Roseberry Queensland General Manager, Jo Paringatai. “With the rising cost of living, we’re seeing more people—many who have never needed help before—turning to the Hub. Families who once managed are now struggling to afford groceries. People are sleeping in their cars and coming to us for a shower before heading to work. These are not isolated cases.” 

Yaralla Sports Club is proud to be part of the solution. “We’re pleased to be able to put this food to good use,” said Liz Carruthers, Chief Operations Officer for Yaralla. “The meals are frozen the same day and it’s great to see them helping people instead of going into our bins.” 

The Dignity Hub, which receives no government funding, relies entirely on community support and donations to operate. It is on track to assist over 4,000 people this financial year. 

“It’s partnerships like this that help the Dignity Hub operate,” added Roseberry’s General Manager. “We are so grateful to Liz and the whole team at Yaralla for their generosity and commitment to our community.” 

To find out how you can get involved, please contact: 

Tara Manning 

(07) 4972 0047 

tara.manning@roseberry.org.au