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Brisbane Roar players help out at Café One |
| 21 October 2011 |
 Brisbane Roar players Erik Paartalu and Shane Stefanutto took some time out from training this week to lend a hand at Café One on Wickham as part of National Anti-Poverty Week.This vital Mission Australia service for disadvantaged members of the community in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley provides a safe and supportive environment where people can come to get a healthy, affordable meal. The players got behind the counter with Mission Australia Queensland State Director Penny Gillespie (pictured here with Erik and Shane) to help out with the busy lunch rush. Shane said it was important for the players to come and meet people who are doing it tough, and hopefully put a smile on some faces. He got straight to work making cappuccinos to order, while Erik was dishing up rogan josh for the customers. The diners at Cafe One were so pleased to see them - and some even gave the players a few tips for Friday night’s game against Gold Coast United at Suncorp Stadium. Penny Gillespie said it was great to have the players help out at Café One during Anti-Poverty Week. "More than 10 per cent of Queenslanders are living below the poverty line, so services like Café One are essential for individuals and families that might otherwise go without," she said. "It's really great that the players have taken time out during Anti-Poverty Week to highlight the plight of people in our community who are struggling. "Shane and Erik are role models in our community and by taking the time out of their lives to help out at Café One, these players are setting a great example to young people in particular about the need to reach out to others so that no one is left behind. "Mission Australia is proud to have partnered up with the Hyundai A-League Champions the Brisbane Roar as their exclusive Charity Partner and official Community Partner. "We're very pleased that the Brisbane Roar is serious about making a difference off the field." Further reading: ‘Teaming up with the Brisbane Roar’  |
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