Dancing to help Forgotten Women

A Moreton Bay swimming centre has used one of Tina Turner’s most famous songs to help The Forgotten Women.

More than 100 people wore pink at Burpengary Regional Aquatic Centre (BRAC) for women over 55 experiencing homelessness.

Dancing to Tina Turner’s Nutbush City Limits, more than $3300 was raised, with every $50 helping one woman pay for food and rent each week.

“One morning when I was going to work, I saw a mum in her car, having slept the night in there with her kids," Access & Inclusion Officer Kaz Bennett said on the BRAC website.

“I saw she had her work uniform on, and it broke my heart. I knew I had to do something to help.

“That’s why we’ve hosted The Nutbush for The Forgotten Women, to raise funds and awareness for older women who need a lifeline and assistance.”

The charity says women experiencing homelessness are less visible than male counterparts and often described as the ‘hidden homeless’.

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Old women are more likely to be staying with friends, living in a car or hiding.

BRAC event sponsor Changing Seasons donated 200 sun visors which could be bought on the day or online.

“Every dollar from the sale of these sun visors and all donations from the day have gone directly to these women, to remind them that they are not forgotten,” Kaz said.

“If you can help in any way, by donating or simply spreading the word, please do.

“Together, we can offer hope, dignity and a reminder that someone still cares for those who need it most.”

More than 40,000 women in Queensland are “doing it tough” and that figure is set to double by 2036.

Plans are to make this an annual event every September. To get involved next year contact Kaz at [email protected].