News
21 June, 2025
Social housing for Moreton
Seventy-five new social homes will be delivered in Moreton Bay through a partnership between the Crisafulli Government and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS), aimed at easing Queensland’s housing crisis.
The project will include 53 one-bedroom and 22 two-bedroom units designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness, as well as young people aged 16–25 and residents over 55. Fourteen units will be built to platinum accessibility standards, with the remainder to gold level. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2026.
Housing Minister Sam O’Connor said the project is a model partnership with First Nations-led housing providers. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders are six times more likely to experience homelessness,” he said. “That’s why we’re working with ATSICHS to deliver safe, stable homes.”
Minister O’Connor also noted that the previous Labor Government struggled to meet demand, building an average of just 509 social homes per year and leaving a social housing waitlist exceeding 52,000.
Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Fiona Simpson said the project lays the foundation for lasting change in First Nations communities. “Housing is critical to delivering better outcomes and reducing overcrowding,” she said.
ATSICHS Brisbane CEO Renee Blackman called the initiative a vital step forward. “We’re proud to deliver housing that reflects the needs of our Elders and communities,” she said.
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery added that the council is waiving development fees for eligible projects.
