100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

Social and affordable housing support on the way to residents in two towns

Do you have a news tip? Click here to send to our news team.

Hinterland over-50s village wins council nod

A well-known development company has been given approval to build a new retirement village on rural land. Stockland Halcyon has been granted a material change More

Pipeline runs dry: Coast facing office space crunch

Office space on the Sunshine Coast continues to be in short supply, according to latest figures. The vacancy rate for the Sunshine Coast market dropped More

Photo of the day: masts and nets

"A serene representation of our beautiful Mooloolah River as the sun retires for the day More nature providing gentle hues for a stunning silhouette," More

Pump track construction ramps up

A new pump track is being built at a park in the heart of the Sunshine Coast and should be ready within months. Sunshine Coast More

Man suffers serious injuries in mountain fall

A man with potentially life-threatening injuries has been airlifted to hospital after a fall at the Glass House Mountains. The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew More

Road closure for estate surprises surrounding community

The future closure of a road as part of an adjacent subdivision approval has riled residents who use it every day, although the council More

The state government has linked with a housing provider and a community centre to bolster social and affordable housing in two Sunshine Coast towns.

Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon last week visited a property at Yandina, where builders were constructing a complex of 23 one-bedroom and three two-bedroom apartments.

The government contributed $9.78 million and partnered with community housing provider Coast2Bay to build the complex which, once complete in October, will provide homes for Queenslanders on the social housing register.

The government also contributed funding for a community partnership that secured seven units in Nambour, to provide temporary accommodation for women.

Ms Scanlon said it would be an important step for women who need housing support.

“These units will deliver safe, secure and supported temporary accommodation for women who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, including women who may be on the social housing register,” she said.

“Over the next 18 months, these units and the wraparound services provided by Coast2Bay Housing and the Nambour Community Centre will support these women to transition to the private rental market.”

Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton said securing the units was a “fantastic outcome”.

The units at Nambour that will accommodate women in need of housing support.

“For the women who will call these units home, this will be a life-changing project,” he said.

“We know that having access to safe and secure housing and the stability of a place to call home makes a big difference in many aspects of people’s lives.”

Anyone who needs housing assistance can contact their local Housing Service Centre during business hours or call the 24/7 Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753.

Scroll down to SUBSCRIBE for our FREE news feed, direct to your inbox daily.

Subscribe to SCN’s free daily news email

Hidden
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
[scn_go_back_button] Return Home
Share