HOMELESSNESS
If you or anyone you know is experiencing homelessness, you can call the Homeless Hotline 24/7 on 1800 474 753. In addition, there is a 24/7 Homeless Hub in Kawana on 0472 823 205 who can also provide emergency assistance....
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Affordable Housing update
Now that COVID-19 is out of the ‘emergency’ phase, I have contacted Noosa Council and Sunshine Coast Council for updates regarding the reviews that were underway into identified potential sites, including the former House With...
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The three identified sites (2 Council and 1 State) for mixed model housing are still in the ‘feasibility study’ stage to ascertain long-term viability. A meeting with community housing manager Coast2Bay CEO, Andrew Elvin, is due...
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As a result of the advocacy and search for land or suitable sites, in conjunction with Noosa Council, two sites are currently being assessed. Another site will also be part of this needs assessment to determine what can be...
Read MoreShort Term Lets Update
Minister Jones advised that after there not being an agreement on a National Framework, State will advise with regarding. Noosa Council is currently in community consultation regarding STL in their draft planning scheme.
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Former House With No Steps update
A productive and positive initial meeting of stakeholders at the previous House With No Steps site...
Read MoreTalking housing
The Combined Government and Business Forum was themed on Infrastructure and Investment, and I took my 10 minutes to raise that ‘elephant’ – affordable accommodations, and what the proposed ‘4th industrial revolution’...
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Talking Housing
The Combined Government and Business Forum was themed on Infrastructure and Investment, and I took...
Read MoreBody Corporate Laws – Have Your Say
HAVE YOUR SAY on proposed new regulations under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997. Submissions close at 5pm, 18 October 2019....
Read MoreShort Stay Accommodation – Have Your Say
COUNCIL NEWS – a new local law to set clear guidelines for the use and management of short-stay accommodation that do not have an owner on site has been proposed in the New Noosa Plan. Public feedback is until 11 November,...
Read MoreBetter Together Housing
‘Sharing’ has many benefits. Financially, emotionally, and how good it is to have someone looking after our home and furry friends so we can slip away! It was lovely to catch up with the Better Together Housing team,...
Read MoreVinnie’s Sleepout
WHY DO WE HAVE HOMELESSNESS? IT'S TIME – We must do more to resolve the ongoing challenge of homelessness. Please join Shoey, myself and a host of decision makers and frontliners at the 2019 Sunshine Coast Vinnies...
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