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Working towards a robust community housing and homelessness sector

Q Shelter is committed to supporting the community housing sector through building the strength and capacity of individual organisations via effective application of training, resources, tools, facilitation and collaborative opportunities.

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Coffee van charity receives funding shot

by Q Shelter | October 13, 2017 | Featured | 0 Comments

A cup of coffee will soon mean a training and employment boost for young people experiencing homelessness, not just a morning pick me up, thanks to a funding shot from the Palaszczuk Government’s Dignity First Fund. Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni...

New Valley café offers low-cost dining to homeless

by Q Shelter | October 11, 2017 | Featured | 0 Comments

A new and improved café offering healthy, low-cost dining to Brisbane’s homeless has opened its doors in Fortitude Valley. Employment Minister and Member for Brisbane Central Grace Grace today officially launched the 3rd Space Café, run by the 139 Club, a provider of...

Dignity First funds care packs for Central Queenslanders

by Q Shelter | August 29, 2017 | Featured | 0 Comments

Central Queenslanders experiencing homelessness or escaping domestic and family violence will receive a little extra care thanks to funding from the Palaszczuk Government’s Dignity First Fund. Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said Clermont...

Orange Sky soon to launch mobile laundry/shower service in Townsville

by Q Shelter | August 14, 2017 | Featured | 0 Comments

Orange Sky is one step closer to launching a mobile laundry and shower van in the Townsville region, thanks to a contribution from the Palaszczuk Government’s Dignity First Fund. Announcing the project at Parliament House today, Minister for Housing and Public Works...

Homelessness providers called to tender for specialist youth services

by Q Shelter | August 9, 2017 | Featured | 0 Comments

The Palaszczuk Government has called on homelessness organisations to tender for five new specialist mobile support services for young people. Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said the mobile support service, part of the Queensland Housing Strategy...

Police given more power to protect victims of domestic and family violence

by Q Shelter | August 3, 2017 | Featured | 0 Comments

The number of Police-issued orders to protect women and children from Domestic and Family Violence has almost tripled. Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Shannon Fentiman said legislation came in to effect in May 2017 giving Police increased...

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515 Wickham Terrace
Spring Hill, QLD, 4004

Mail: PO Box 214, Spring Hill, Qld. 4004

Phone: (07) 3831 5900

Fax: (07) 3236 1396

Email: info@qshelter.asn.au

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Q Shelter is not a provider of accommodation. If you are seeking emergency accommodation, please free call Homeless Hotline on 1800 47 47 53 or visit their website here

If you are experiencing domestic violence, please call DVConnect Domestic Violence Hotline on 1800 811 811 or visit their website here

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