Members of the Central Coast Friendship Force Club travelled to Moreton, QLD, in late February for a week of home visits and camaraderie with the North Moreton Friendship Force Club.
Friendship Force is a non-profit, non-religious and non-political organisation that began in the 1970’s in the United States.
The mission of Friendship Force is to accept people no matter their religion, race, creed, sexual persuasion or colour, and to spread peace and understanding across the world.
The Friendship Force Central Coast is one of 360 clubs worldwide.
According to Central Coast Friendship Force’s Ms Cathie Stone, the Central Coast group was warmly welcomed and helped celebrate the 20th anniversary for the North Moreton Club at Scarborough, near the Brisbane River.
There were members from 12 other Australian Friendship Force Clubs in attendance on the night.
During the week, the group attended a tour of the infamous Boggo Rd Gaol, hosted by an former inmate.
“This was so enlightening to hear about the conditions of the Gaol at the time of the riots and learn how this former inmate has since worked tirelessly for the rights of prisoners,” Ms Stone said.
“Some of the other activities enjoyed, took place at the Planetarium, a river cruise along the Brisbane River showcasing Southbank, and a hilarious game of Croquet at Woody Point and many other outings,” she added.
The Central Coast Club is now preparing to home host and share the Central Coast’s delights with 14 members from the Salisbury and Sydney South Clubs.
“It is always enjoyable to welcome strangers into your home and watch how during the week you become lifelong friends and often meet up again during another adventure at one of the other 360 Friendship Force Clubs internationally,” Ms Stone concluded.
Media release,
Mar 17, 2017
Cathie Stone, Friendship Force Central Coast