WIN Housing Projects

26/07/2022

Congratulations to QShelter for their excellent work on the Go-For-Gold in legacy for for Brisbane 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games - ‘Brisbane 2032 could set a new standard in legacy for social and economic opportunities’ says housing and homelessness peak body Q Shelter.
‘Our report examines legacy benefits and while there are good examples of legacy in areas such as housing and economic participation, Brisbane could set a new international benchmark for how to ensure a legacy for all’ says Executive Director Fiona Caniglia.
This is a preventative instead of a responsive approach to a growing homelessness problem. The full report can be found here. It will be rolled out across all Qld stakeholders. Please share across your networks.

FOR Release Go for Gold in legacy for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Full copy of Go for Gold report at this link:https://thedeck.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Go-for-Gold-Legacy-Report-Q-Shelter.pdf ‘Brisbane 2032 could set a new standard in legacy for social and economic opportu...

30/04/2022

As rental crisis bites, Veronica knows what she’ll have to cut back on — food.

Stagnant incomes and surging rents have collided, created a housing crisis in Australia. Great-grandmother Veronica Silva is one of millions caught in the middle and is being forced to move further away from her family.

09/03/2022

New housing support hub and advisory group to help older Queensland women access housing. Minister for Communities and Housing Leeanne Enoch today announced the package of support including $8 million to build new homes designed for and by older women and $5.94 million to establish a specialised housing support hub. The Palaszczuk Government is committed to delivering social and affordable housing that meets the needs of older Queensland women. That means building more homes and backing this in with practical support for older women in need of housing certainty.

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The Palaszczuk Government is investing almost $14 million to build new homes and deliver specialised housing support services to older women, ensuring they have the security and stability of a home.

04/03/2022

It's time for a National Shared Equity Scheme - Home ownership is slipping out of many older Australians, and those who rent are also being left behind. A national shared equity scheme would help level the playing field.

Whichever party wins the 2022 federal election should introduce a national shared equity scheme to help arrest declining rates of home ownership among poorer Australians of all ages.

Home ownership is slipping out of reach for many Australians. A national shared equity scheme would help level the playing field.

15/02/2022

NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLIANCE ESTABLISHED!

Australia’s peak housing and property groups have joined with the ACTU, ACOSS and Industry Super Australia to form a national alliance focused on increasing the provision of social and affordable housing across Australia.

To read the full article: https://www.communityhousing.com.au/national-affordable-housing-alliance-established/

10/02/2022

Congratulations to WPI - this type of housing is exactly what needs to be brought to the market across the country. 4 older women will move into their new forever home. 400,000 to go.

The Older Women's Housing Project, built by community housing provider Women's Property Initiatives and designed by Studio Bright, provides affordable housin...

25/01/2022

Have joined the ranks of QShelter - let 2022 be a year of great success in housing for older women! QShelter's vision is: that every Queenslander has a home. Our purpose is to lead the sector in solutions that address the housing and homelessness needs of vulnerable Queenslanders.

Q Shelter’s vision is that every Queenslander has a home. Our purpose is to lead the sector in solutions that address the housing and homelessness needs of vulnerable Queenslanders. For over thirty years, Q Shelter has worked with members and stakeholders to improve housing outcomes for vulnerable...

19/11/2021

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/housing-trust-illawarra-shoalhaven_homes-4-local-heroes-affordable-rental-forum-activity-6866856163925987328-an8NHomes 4 Local Heroes: Affordable Rental Forum

08/11/2021

A Champion for vulnerable women in housing stress: "We need to reframe our attitudes towards housing, a safe affordable suitable home is a basic human right"

Michele Adair, CEO Housing Trust and Chair CHIA NSW share's her insights on the housing crisis.