Christian Youth Shelter Carinity Orana Celebrates 40 Years
Orana was established as Pine Rivers Youth Service’s ‘Hassall House’ in Lawnton in 1981 and is about to celebrate 40 years of service.
By 96five Contributors Wednesday 14 Apr 2021
Main Image: Carinity Orana Program Manager Dave McNair with former managers Nikki Brown, Helen Ford and Kim Bertwhistle at the house in Bald Hills which has supported around 6,000 homeless young people.
For thousands of young people, a modest house in northern Brisbane has been the home they didn’t have.
Operated by Christian care organisation Carinity, the Orana Youth Shelter is celebrating 40 years of welcoming and supporting homeless youth and those at risk of becoming homeless.