What would happen if a homelessness case manager were embedded into a real estate office? It's the topic of our free Learning Exchange on Tuesday 7 May. Good collaboration enhances the work of all and the outcomes for clients.
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#homematters #bettertogether

Our Spring Hill Community Day last week was such a good day, we wanted to share it with you all. Thanks again to everyone who came long, participated, volunteered, donated and made everyone feel welcome and included.

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Q Shelter has assessed the progress of our policy recommendations in light of recent Queensland Government announcements and reports. We acknowledge the progress made, and mention areas that still need focus.

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#homematters #bettertogether #homesforqueenslanders

Responding to Vicarious Trauma at Work is one of our most-requested training courses, and we now have sessions scheduled in Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville and Mackay. Follow the link below to secure a place for you or your team.
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As you settle into the start of the work week, we want to highlight the work of The Forgotten Women project, a grassroots housing initiative to find a home for the growing number of homeless women over 55 years who are homeless right now in Brisbane.
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This week's research updates on The Deck include the latest report from @AHURI on opportunities for tenant participation in social housing systems.
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What happened when we embedded a homelessness case manager into a real estate office? Find out from inCommunity CEO, Paul Tommasini, and REIQ Board Director, Laura Valenti. at our free Learning Exchange webinar Tue 7 May 10am.
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#homematters #bettertogether

It's Spring Hill Community Day at Bric Housing, Roma House and Q Shelter. Thanks to everyone who volunteered time, energy, money and resources to make this annual community celebration happen again this year.

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Today is #YouthHomelessnessMatters Day. Educate yourself about youth homelessness, people's stories, data, the reality facing tens of thousands of young people every day in Australia, and then do something with that knowledge.
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#homematters #YMHD2024

We were in Mackay last week to seek feedback on our progress on Workforce Connect, meet the @WIM Housing and Homelessness Action Network and Department of Housing to discuss Service Integration and hear about issues affecting the region.

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This week's research update from The Deck features an explainer video on why fixing the 'missing middle' housing can be so complex (but solvable).
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The Director Sentiment Index from AICD rates #housingaffordability and supply as our top short-term policy priority. Recognition that employees need access to affordable and secure housing for businesses to thrive.
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HomeNow has launched this week - a new campaign promoting the diverse and rewarding career opportunities in Queensland's housing and homelessness sector, led by Homelessness Queensland and Q Shelter. Find out more: bit.ly/3vs7lkT #homenowqld #careers

Join us with QMHC to contribute to a comprehensive approach that supports preventing and reducing the impact of trauma in Queensland. Reserve your place for this free online forum, 2pm Wednesday 24 April.

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#homematters #bettertogether #traumainformed

Congratulations to the team at Australian Street Aid Project in Mackay, following the recent grand opening of their new Chances House location. The team has been busy lately, having also launched a new-look website bit.ly/3THx68I #homematters #mackay #homelessness

Friday 7 April is World Health Organization (WHO) #worldhealthday 'My Health, My Right', championing the basic human right of access to quality health services. Q Shelter's policy statements reflect this right & the link between insecure housing & poor health outcomes: bit.ly/4cGCLEB #homematters

Help protect yourself and your staff from the impacts of working with vulnerable people - Responding to Vicarious Trauma At Work training sessions in Brisbane and North Qld in May and June
Places limited, register:
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New research out from AHURI on the complex interaction between the Specialist Disability Accommodation program and the social housing sector:
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The next Feeling the Pulse session is coming up on 18 April. On the agenda: ‘Team Queensland Bid’ for HAFFF Facility Support, and opportunities for Qld's housing and homelessness sector following the Qld local government elections 🔗bit.ly/49dXbC0 #communityhousing

This short video explains types of homelessness, why people become homeless, and who is more likely to become homeless in Queensland. It wraps data and current research in an easy-to-follow animation.
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