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DGR-endorsed charity on the Sunshine Coast supporting individuals & families impacted by disability, mental health challenges & homelessness.
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The In Crowd is giving opportunities for inclusion, integration and independence for adults with disabilities (physical and intellectual) living on the North Coast Qld.

01/11/2026

One of the things we love most about what we do is the conversations we get to have with people in our community. You never know what you might learn or where a conversation might lead.

We recently caught up with a friend who shared a couple of thoughts that stuck with us.

“Judgement is when our opinion leaves our mouth.”

“We are here on a voyage. We arrive, we learn, and then we go home.”

We even learnt a little Portuguese! In Brazil, the word “Adeus” can be used as a more final goodbye, when you don’t expect to see someone again.

It’s these little conversations that remind us how much we can learn from one another when we take the time to listen.

Nothing huge or complicated. Just people having conversations, sharing experiences and helping each other where they can.
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20/10/2026

Hope has a schedule. It shows up on Tuesdays.

But today, this Tuesday - we’re walking toward Jesus’ birthday.

And here, at this place, survival is met by sacrifice.

Every time I walk in here, my spirit goes first. Then it hits me in the chest- and my humanness has to catch up.

A weight - not just sadness, something deeper than that.

It smells like my childhood here, Stale ci******es. Early-morning alcohol is still warm on their breath. Unwashed bodies - weeks old. And yet they still come…

This is survival without the softness.

The rotunda where we meet each week, it is full, as they wait. Scattered old couches. Broken chairs. Dragged together. So people can linger longer. So that they can belong.

It’s 35 degrees outside today, The sweat running down our backs.

No one is born for this. Somewhere along the way, life leaves its damage. But, even here - damage can be exchanged for destiny.

But on Tuesdays, we come.

We show up with hope.

They take their groceries back to their rooms. And next Tuesday, We come again.

There are a few, they wait. Because hope has a schedule. And it shows up on Tuesdays.

Loneliness is clothing here. It hangs heavy. Joy doesn’t live easy in this place.

We’re not here to judge. Or correct. Or fix.

Just to love.

On a pole - Children of the Park 2025.

Little lines. Names. Ages. Heights.

Like a family home wall where kids grew taller and life grew full.

Except this shouldn’t be. It is a holding place. The “last straw” place.

But it’s their place. It’s their home. It’s their community.

A car pulls up. A little boy steps out. No older than ten.

Only a few bags left.

He asks, “Can we please have one?”

I say, “Here….take two.”

Because I was him.

I remember emergency housing. I remember kind strangers. I remember growing up and being the mum who couldn’t provide. Hands empty. Heart full.

Empathy hits different when your fingerprints are already there.

I step away. Just for a minute. I cry where no one sees.

Then I come back. Pick up another bag.

Because today - Today, we were hope again.

And hope has a schedule.

It shows up on Tuesdays.

Author: Kerrie Burrows

18/10/2026

Explore our website and discover the heart behind THE !N CROWD.

Learn about our mission, explore our services (current & in development), discover volunteering opportunities, browse our gallery, and find out how you can make a difference by supporting our work (link in bio).
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12/10/2026

This Christmas, let’s make the load LIGHTER and the celebrations BRIGHTER!

For some, Christmas is a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. But for others, it’s a reminder of just how tough life can be.

The rising cost of living, financial hardship, homelessness and loneliness don’t take a break for Christmas.

At THE !N CROWD, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, valued and included, especially at Christmas.

That’s why we’re launching our LIGHTER & BRIGHTER Christmas Campaign! 🎁

Our goal is simple: Lighten the load, brighten someone’s Christmas and remind people in our community that they are not alone.

And we’d love YOUR help to make it happen!

THREE WAYS YOU CAN GIVE:

❤️ DONATE MONEY – Every dollar helps us provide food, Christmas treats and everyday essentials to people doing it tough.

🥫 DONATE FOOD – Non-perishable pantry staples, Christmas treats and festive goodies can help make someone’s Christmas a little more special.

🧸 DONATE TOYS – A new, unwrapped toy could be the reason a child smiles this Christmas morning.

Through our Community on Wheels bus, Big SAL, we’ll be getting these donations directly into the hands of individuals and families experiencing hardship across the Sunshine Coast.

You don’t need to give a lot to make a difference. Sometimes the smallest act of generosity can mean the world to someone else.

Because Christmas isn’t about how much we have. It’s about what we can share.

🌐 DONATE TODAY: www.theincrowd.com.au

If you’re not in a position to give, sharing this post is another beautiful way to support our campaign.

Let’s come together as a community and make sure NO ONE GOES WITHOUT THIS CHRISTMAS.
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07/10/2026

Once you sit down and genuinely have a conversation with someone you may have once seen as “those people,” the divide starts to disappear.

You quickly realise they’re not so different from you.

Different stories. Different paths. Different circumstances. But the same need to feel seen, heard, valued and connected.

We’re often quick to judge a life we’ve never had to live. But when we replace judgement with curiosity and simply take the time to sit, listen and connect, we start to see the person — not the label.

There is no “us” and “them.”

Just people.

03/10/2026

This week has been about connection, conversation and building for the future.

Behind the scenes, we’ve been securing new partnerships with organisations to create more sustainable, long-term food supplies — helping us strengthen Community on Wheels today and support new programs as THE !N CROWD continues to grow.

We checked in with our friends at the park, shared some new music for them to try, learnt a little more about tea and even found ourselves talking about the cultures and traditions of different countries.

We always let our friends lead the conversation. There’s no agenda and no pressure. We listen, learn and meet people where they are.

That takes time — and that’s okay.

Because we’re not going anywhere.

22/09/2026

Homelessness doesn’t have one face.

It can be someone sleeping rough in a park, a family living in their car, a person moving between temporary accommodation, or someone who has suddenly found themselves without a safe and secure place to call home.

The rising cost of living, housing pressures, relationship breakdowns, health challenges, loss of employment and many other circumstances can contribute to housing instability. And behind every situation is a person with their own story.

At THE !N CROWD, we believe our first response should be curiosity, compassion and dignity — not assumptions.

As the landscape of homelessness on the Sunshine Coast continues to change, so must the way our community responds.
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19/09/2026

Today we turn 6… 🎉

The vision I had when I started THE !N CROWD isn’t what it is today — it’s bigger and better.

Over the past six years, we’ve learned from those who went before us and from the incredible people and organisations we now work alongside. We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who has supported us, believed in the mission and helped shape THE !N CROWD into what it is today.

I thank God for the continued passion, vision and guidance as we keep stepping forward in our mission.

Whenever and wherever you found us along the way, please know you are part of THE !N CROWD and have played a purposeful role in making this vision a reality. To everyone who has accessed our services, thank you for trusting us to walk alongside you.

We continue to learn, grow and invest in building a sustainable charity with strong foundations for the next generation.

If you’re able, we’d love for you to celebrate six years with us by donating through our website. Every donation of $2 or more is tax-deductible, with a receipt emailed to you after your donation.

Thank you for an incredible six years. Here’s to many more.

We love you all — and remember, once you’re !N, you’re always !N. ❤️
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http://www.theincrowd.com/

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