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Mari-Mari-Ba – a sanctuary for First Nations women and children
Last updated: 15 Nov 2024
Mari-Mari-Ba, meaning ‘butterfly place’ in the Yuggera language group, is a new residential complex for First Nations women and children and a place of strong cultural significance for the Yuggera and Turrbal peoples.
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New social homes in Mundingburra provide a safe and efficient home for Robert and Valma
Last updated: 25 Sep 2024
Having a safe and central place to live is important to public housing tenants, Robert and Valma.
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Brisbane critical response team offering support
Last updated: 6 Aug 2024
Our Brisbane Critical Response Team has helped more than 750 people into housing since it was created in 2023.
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Alyssa found a safe and stable home
Last updated: 5 Aug 2024
Meet Alyssa and learn about how she found a safe and stable home at the Townsville Youth Foyer.
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New social homes for Emu Park
Last updated: 29 Jul 2024
We’re delivering 26 homes in Emu Park! We’ll construct 20 social and six affordable 2-bedroom homes in a factory this year before installing them on-site.
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New social homes in Labrador
Last updated: 27 Jul 2024
We’re transforming the site of a vacant former hotel into 15 new 1-bedroom social homes.
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'It's lovely to have a roof over my head'
Last updated: 27 Jul 2024
Find out how Diane’s local Housing Service Centre helped her find a home.
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New youth foyer opens in Townsville
Last updated: 26 Jul 2024
A new youth foyer has opened for young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
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Surrounded by a very supportive community
Last updated: 23 Jul 2024
Mari-Mari-Ba is a purpose-built accommodation precinct for First Nations women and children experiencing homelessness on Brisbane’s southside.
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New social homes in Bundaberg South
Last updated: 19 Jul 2024
Bundaberg South is set to receive 7 new social homes.
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The Gold Coast housing team was a godsend
Last updated: 15 Jul 2024
Find out how the Gold Coast Housing Service Centre helped Steve maintain his tenancy while he recovered from life-saving cancer treatment.
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'They moved mountains for me and my children'
Last updated: 9 Jul 2024
Robyn, a Bundjalung and Kamilaroi nation woman, says she received 'amazing' support when she moved to Queensland for a fresh start.
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New social homes in Hervey Bay
Last updated: 5 Jul 2024
Providing more accommodation for vulnerable Queenslanders.
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Dom says he’s never felt as happy as he does now
Last updated: 3 Jul 2024
Meet Dom and learn how he found, safe, inclusive and affordable housing in Toowoomba.
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Rental Security Subsidy provides breathing space
Last updated: 2 Jul 2024
Sharon accessed a Rental Security Subsidy to help her stay in her rental home in Bundaberg while she looks for something more affordable.
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New social homes for the Sunshine Coast
Last updated: 2 Jul 2024
Forty new homes are being built with accessibility in mind for people with disability and seniors with mobility needs.
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New social homes in Charleville
Last updated: 20 Jun 2024
We’ve welcomed social housing tenants into 2 new homes in Charleville.
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Mari-Mari-Ba now open
Last updated: 11 Jun 2024
A purpose-built accommodation precinct for First Nations women and children experiencing homelessness is now complete.
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Tenancy Assist helps avoid eviction
Last updated: 27 Apr 2024
Wynnum grandmother Tina was facing eviction from her home when she walked into her local Housing Service Centre.
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New social homes providing place to call home
Last updated: 22 Apr 2024
Bayside Housing Centre helped Mick secure social housing so he can get back to his music, vegetable garden and daily swims.
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A helping hand to find a home
Last updated: 17 Apr 2024
Bundaberg RentConnect officers helped Helen and Aaron move from living in a camper trailer into a house with a backyard for their 2 dogs.
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‘I really had no idea of the help available’
Last updated: 2 Apr 2024
Find out how a local Housing Service Centre helped Kim get the help she needed.
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Clair’s new hope after Tara bushfires
Last updated: 16 Feb 2024
How Clair received emergency accommodation after the Tara bushfires and a structural assistance grant to replace the home she lost.
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A new home at Tara Accommodation Recovery Park
Last updated: 22 Jan 2024
Lyteesha lost her home in a bushfire but now has a new home in her community.
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Public housing and determination pave way to own home
Last updated: 8 Dec 2023
Public housing provided the support refugee Aline needed to take care of her children and save for her own home.
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Housing shuffle gives Simon independence
Last updated: 23 Nov 2023
Find out how a change of house and some alterations have enabled Simon to do things independently for the first time.
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OTs make a big difference in housing
Last updated: 20 Nov 2023
Find out why Rosh loves being an Occupational Therapist in housing.
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Brand new start for mum and kids
Last updated: 9 Oct 2023
Single mum has a long-term place to call home after years of unstable housing.
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Rental assistance helps Aussie battler start living again
Last updated: 29 Sep 2023
Leeanne was struggling to make ends meet until she got support from her local housing service centre.
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Maggie finds home in heritage-listed social housing in Clayfield
Last updated: 18 Sep 2023
For Maggie, securing a social housing home in Clayfield has given her a new lease on life.
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New life chapter for father and son after house fire
Last updated: 8 Sep 2023
Public housing tenants Clive and his son John start afresh after their Redcliffe home was destroyed by fire.
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Twins find housing and support in Toowoomba
Last updated: 21 Aug 2023
64-year-old brothers Leon and Warren are recovering their health now they have stable housing.
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OTs in Housing design creative solutions
Last updated: 31 May 2023
OT Jasmine’s work changes lives for people in social housing.
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Remote, tropical islands are the workplace of OTs in Housing
Last updated: 31 May 2023
For our Occupational Therapists working in Far North Queensland, there’s no such thing as an ordinary day of work.
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Changed departmental arrangements
Last updated: 22 May 2023
Following the swearing in of new cabinet ministers on 18 May 2023, there are changes to Queensland Government departments.
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Out of the ute and into a home
Last updated: 21 Apr 2023
Social housing clears cloudy skies for young North Queensland couple.
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Julie’s future looks bright
Last updated: 18 Apr 2023
Julie turned her life around after securing a traineeship.
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Community housing helps young mum get back on her feet
Last updated: 12 Apr 2023
Amanda can focus on caring for her baby now that she has stable housing.
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Recovery housing helps flooded residents find their feet
Last updated: 21 Mar 2023
Dawn and Richard were able to get a clean start after they lost their home in the Gympie flood.
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'I was watching all my stuff float out of the garage'
Last updated: 21 Mar 2023
Cameron's lifeline at the Gympie Recovery Accommodation Park after his home was flooded.
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Supportive community provides safe haven for Gympie dad
Last updated: 21 Mar 2023
Jaquob and his daughters were helped out with housing in the tight rental market.
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Finding community in flood recovery
Last updated: 21 Mar 2023
Debbie has made the most of the support in the Gympie Recovery Accommodation Park after the flood.
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"The dogs and I would go and sit in the car because that’s what felt safe"
Last updated: 3 Mar 2023
Ranee and her two dogs lived in her car after the flood that swamped Gympie.
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“I’d still be in the old caravan with mud in it”
Last updated: 3 Mar 2023
Garry’s flood story and living in the Gympie Recovery Accommodation Park.
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Gold Coast HSC refurbishment
Last updated: 21 Nov 2022
The Gold Coast Housing Service Centre is being refurbished from Nov 2022 to create a modern and welcoming space.
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A safe and supportive place to call home
Last updated: 7 Apr 2021
For Gemma, having a safe and supportive place to call home has helped her to study, work and plan for her future.
For emergency housing, call the Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753.
This website is being updated to reflect the new departmental structures (PDF, 510KB) announced on Friday 1 November 2024.