eCharity Australia – Housing & Accommodation Program (Queensland – Immediate Launch)
Housing & Accommodation – Queensland (Immediate Launch)

Safe, secure, and dignified housing for Queenslanders in urgent need

We’re delivering rapid support in Queensland today while laying foundations for long-term national expansion—because housing is the base for health, education, and employment.

Help provide homes now

Your gift funds emergency accommodation, refurbishments, and wrap-around support.

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Year 1 goal

50–75 homes

Establishing Rapid fund

$2M reserved

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Year 1 budget

$15M–$18M

Website Presentation — Difference Between Pages

Housing & Accommodation (this page)

Focus: what we deliver today — safe homes, emergency shelter, and transitional housing for people in urgent need.

Property & Social Enterprise (other page)

Focus: how we build a sustainable system — housing + jobs + enterprise + community development for long‑term change.

Why Support This Program

Real need in Queensland

Thousands face homelessness or insecure housing, blocking access to health, education, and employment.

Immediate impact

Housing saves lives, restores dignity, and stabilizes families quickly.

Your support matters

Funds homes, emergency accommodation, and wrap-around support for those in urgent need.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must show at least one of:

  • • Homeless or living in unsafe/inadequate housing
  • • Centrelink or Veterans Affairs statements (low/no income)
  • • Victims of domestic violence or unsafe conditions
  • • Documentation for dependents (birth certificates or healthcare cards)

Additional Rules

  • • No prior assistance in last 3 months
  • • Priority: families with children, elderly, people with disabilities
  • • Special assessment for substance abuse; supervised housing where needed

Rates & Housing Support

Emergency units available now
  • • Adults: $100/week (cost equivalent per unit)
  • • Children (under 12): $50/week
  • • Families: Total = adults + children
  • • Emergency accommodation: 2–4 weeks (extendable for high-risk)

Family Cost Estimator

Special Notes

  • • Supervised or restricted units may be used to ensure safety and success.
  • • All housing includes basic furniture, utilities setup, and resident orientation.

Immediate Operational Plan — Year 1 (Queensland)

Rapid Housing Fund: $2M Budget: $15M–$18M

Focus areas

Brisbane, Gold Coast, and regional hubs.

Team structure (Total 16)

  • • 6 Housing Project Managers
  • • 4 Site Supervisors / Construction Specialists
  • • 6 Admin & Support Staff

Projects delivered

  • • Build or refurbish 50–75 housing units
  • • Provide emergency accommodation for individuals/families in crisis
  • • Integrate minimal support services (furniture, utilities, orientation)

Total staff

16

Homes (Year 1)

50–75

Emergency units

Planning Phase

Implementation Timeline

1

Month 1–6

Finalize property leases/purchases and hire staff.

2

Month 3–6

Begin refurbishment and setup of emergency accommodation units.

3

Month 6–12

Move first families into housing; implement support services.

4

Month 7–12

Expand to additional units, evaluate effectiveness, plan next phase.

Donor Contribution Examples

Select an amount to preview what it funds:

Application Process

Paper application via email

  • • Email [email protected] to request the paper application pack.
  • • Complete the paper forms and attach eligibility documents (statements or referrals).
  • • Return the completed forms by email. If needed, we’ll arrange an in-person drop-off.

Urgency assessment

  • • High-risk/emergency → immediate placement
  • • Moderate-risk → waitlist for transitional housing
  • • Keep your documentation ready for faster processing

Help house Queenslanders today

Your support builds homes, funds emergency stays, and stabilizes families.