To provide a safe environment in inner city Brisbane for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to access a range of support services aimed at enhancing social inclusion.

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• We believe individuals and their families have the right to access safe, secure & affordable housing.
• We believe that all clients as valuable members of our community, and are committed to encouraging and supporting them to meet their needs.
• We are committed to delivering a community development response to individuals and their families experiencing social isolation.
• We welcome people of any age, religion, political affiliation or race.
• We are committed to raising the profile of homelessness as a significant issue, requiring a community response.
• We believe volunteering complements, but is not a substitute for paid work.

The 139 Club was established in 1975 by a group of concerned citizens who set up a drop-in centre and a refuge for the homeless.  This was first housed at 139 Charlotte Street, hence the name "139 Club".

The premises in Charlotte Street were sold in 1977.  Six months later a new home was found at Bowen Street, Spring Hill.  The organisation was first operating under the umbrella of Queensland Council of Social Services with a shoestring budget and a strong commitment and support from a group of individuals and particularly from St Vincent de Paul Society.

In 1983, 139 Club became an independent incorporated association receiving government funding. Over the years, the 139 Club has grown in size and stature.  In 1987, during the International Year of the Homeless, the 139 Club received a Commonwealth Government grant to build a new centre at 505 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley, which was opened in January 1988.

Today, 139 Club Inc provides a range of Day Services, Welfare Services, Family Support Services, Visiting Services and Community Development Initiatives to the 300+ clients that access our service each day.  The 139 Club Inc continues to be heralded as one of the significant providers of social support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness within the inner city and inner north Brisbane area.

• Annual Report 2008 (730kb)
• Annual Report 2009 (1M)