On the 16th May, St Michael's Church in Brunswick Sreet New Farm hosted a Sue Wighton concert, with proceeds going to the 139 Club. This money will support the homeless and marginalised people in our community.

Sue sings wonderfully well, and it was great to sit back and listen to her and her two musicians, Wade Gregory and Wayne Jennings. Two hours listening to a wide range of folk, blues, jazz genres that must have pleased the ear of everyone at the concert. At some stages, I thought I was listening to Joan Baez. Wonderfully talented people - not imported, but Australian - wow!

We would like to thank all of the people concerned for their generosity and time.

Earlier this year, Mental Health Council of Australia kindly supported the 139 Club Inc's Edible Garden project, with a very generous grant. The first stage of this project has now concluded with an extremely successfully result. I would like to congratulate all the participants who completed their Certificate 1 in Horticulture. This course has given the participants skills and a basic knowledge of landscaping and gardening . This will enable those keen to pursue employment in this field a qualification.

Another valuable dimension has been the opportunity for further social interaction with other clients and staff of the 139 Club, as well as the personal achievement that each person has been able to celebrate at the conclusion of the course. Needless to say, this goes along way in developing one’s self esteem.

The 139 Club Inc would like to welcome Ms Amanda Timmers as the newest member of the Welfare team. Amanda successfully completed a Certificate three in Community Services/Traineeship here at the 139 Club Inc. Her skills and knowledge will greatly enhance the service offered to people.

Yasmin Thomas finished up her role as Acting Manager with the 139 Club Inc on the 23rd of April. Yasmin brought much initiative, passion and drive to the club and will be missed by the patrons and the team. Thanks for everything you brought to the 139 Club and we hope your future endeavours and plans are full of everything you dream of.

139 Club Inc is proud to announce the opening of our new clinic space on Tuesday 7th April 2009 at 9:30am.

The upgraded facilities have been made possible by kind donations from the Queensland Nursing Council and the Queensland Nurses Union, as well as a significant grant received from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

The new space is available for use by all of our Visiting Services at 139 Club Inc.  These services include: Spiritus Nursing, Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT), Indigenous Homeless Outreach Community Team (IHOCT), Dr Hetal Patel, Dr Susan Clarke, Medicare and Centrelink Community Outreach Teams, Caxton Legal Service, State Penalties Enforcement Register (SPER), Aboriginal and Islander Community Health.

The clinic includes an extended assessment area for Nursing Staff, an examination room, and a counseling room.