Construction underway on 75 new social homes in Moreton Bay

• First Nations-led social homes under construction in partnership with ATSICHS.
• Addressing high rates of overcrowding and homelessness.
• Project to provide affordable secure housing for First Nations Elders and youth. 

The Crisafulli Government is working with First Nations community housing provider the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS) to deliver 75 new social homes in the fast-growing Moreton Bay region and ease Labor’s housing crisis. 

The project will deliver 53 one-bedroom and 22 two-bedroom units for Indigenous Queenslanders experiencing or at risk of homelessness, young people aged between 16 – 25 and those aged over 55 years. 

Construction is anticipated to be completed in mid-2026. 

The Crisafulli Government is delivering a place to call home for more Queenslanders sooner, with more social and affordable homes approved or under construction and new initiatives to ensure greater fairness and equity such as annual eligibility checks and clear behaviour expectations. 

Under Labor, an average of only 509 social homes were built each year, accelerating Labor’s social housing wait list to more than 52,000 Queenslanders. 

The Moreton Bay project will include expansive outdoor spaces and inviting communal areas to enhance the living experience for residents, fostering a sense of belonging and community. 

Fourteen units will be built to platinum level and 61 to gold to provide accessibility options for tenants with higher needs. 

Inspecting construction progress onsite today Minister for Housing and Public Works Sam O’Connor said the project was a great example of the Crisafulli Government partnering with community housing providers to deliver much-needed housing.  

“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders are six times more likely to experience homelessness, that’s why we are partnering with First Nations-led community housing providers to ensure more Queenslanders have a place to call home,” Minister O’Connor said. 

“While Labor locked out the critical community housing sector and failed to build enough housing to keep up with the population, we’re proud to partner with ATSICHS to deliver safe, stable housing that supports better outcomes.” 

Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Fiona Simpson said the Crisafulli Government would continue to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander providers to support community housing projects, such as this one in Moreton Bay.  

“Housing is crucial in delivering the foundations for a fresh start for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the dignity of a roof over their head,” Minister Simpson said. 

“The Crisafulli Government knows housing is critical to foster positive outcomes for Indigenous children and families, hence we are driving up housing supply and promoting home ownership in First Nations communities through 99-year leases.  

“Under Labor, Queensland had the second-worst overcrowding rate in Indigenous community housing - far exceeding the national average.