Click here for the Q Shelter and Joint Peaks submission to the Productivity Commission Report : Introducing Competition and Informed User Choice into Human Services

Click here for the National Shelter submission to the Productivity Commission: Introducing Competition and Informed User Choice into Human Services

 

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.

Learn more about Q Shelter here.

Here you will find links to upcoming events, services, resources and more. For event information and to sign-up to an event, click here.

To find out more about what we have been doing and what is coming up, please access our Housing Matters newsletters. Below you can sign-up to receive these directly to your mailbox.

For a flyer describing what Q Shelter can offer housing providers click here.

 

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

by | 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...
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Homelessness providers called to tender for specialist youth services

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

by | 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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Dignity First helps Suns assist Gold Coast youth

by | August 3, 2017 | Featured | 0 Comments

The Gold Coast Suns have been announced as the first recipient of the second round of the Palaszczuk Government’s $2.5 million Dignity First Fund, with a grant of $57,500 to establish a youth well-being and leadership program. Announcing the grant this morning at the...
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Homelessness support services bolstered with $1 Million GC2018 Action Plan

by | August 3, 2017 | Featured | 0 Comments

The Palaszczuk Government has released its $1 Million GC2018 Homelessness Action Plan to assist those experiencing homeless and vulnerable renters on the Gold Coast leading up to and during the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Speaking at the annual Gold Coast Homeless...
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Expert panel to monitor SEQ land supply and housing demand: Premier

by | July 26, 2017 | Featured | 0 Comments

The Palaszczuk Government is establishing a South East Queensland Housing Supply Expert Panel with the population in the region expected to exceed 5.3 million over the next 25 years. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told guests at the Property Council of Australia...
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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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Looking for Accommodation?

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

For information about applying for housing assistance in Queensland, including public and community housing, click here

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  • Mackay Sleepout

    18:00 -09:00
    09-08-2017-10-08-2017
    29A River St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia

    29A River St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia

    An event to raise awareness about homelessness in Mackay. Are you up to the challenge? 
    Come and join us for one night…

     When: Wednesday 9 August – 6.30pm (overnight)

    Where: Bluewater Quay, River St

    Food: Soup, pizza, tea and coffee provided

    Costs: Donations accepted – all funds go to the Mackay Drop in Centre

    Bring: Swag, street swag / sleeping bag and pillow only (no luxury bedding). Cardboard provided

     For more information contact: 
    Lorraine Wirth – CASA: 4951 4299

    Alison Jones: 0407 690 248

    Sarah Sampson: 0411 598 219

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  • CHPQ Brisbane Homelessness Week Event

    13:00 -14:30
    11-08-2017
    Brisbane Square, 266 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

    Brisbane Square, 266 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

    The Council to Homeless Persons Queensland (CHPQ) invites you to a Homelessness Week Event: Digital stories exploring the experience of homelessness will be shown at The End Room at Brisbane Square Library

    Friday 11th August
    1.00-2.30pm
    Brisbane Square Library
    The End Room
    Level 2
    266 George Street
    Brisbane 4001

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