The Bayside Housing branch continues to address the issue of urban isolation for residents of Moreton Bay islands such as Russell and Macleay.   For many residents, the prospect of an idyllic sea change soon turns to a reality of isolation.  Once tenants have settled they realise that there is little to do on the islands, few services available, and transport to the mainland prohibitively expensive.  According to the Department of Housing, the Department of Child Safety has reported a significant increase in notifications on the islands. Read more »