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Join us! Everyone deserves a safe place to call home! Join us in our journey to end homelessness. CGQ's mission is to end homelessness one person at a time.

CGQ is the first supportive, affordable, and permanent housing project in Queensland. In 2012, we began to provide homes; we have a record of proven success with ten years of experience in serving former rough sleepers and low-income individuals and families. Therefore, we provide safe and supportive homes for the vulnerable, such as domestic violence survivors and formerly rough sleepers. In 2021, we provided homes for 316 people, including 59 children, within our three main programs: Brisbane Common Ground, Supportive housing for families, and Asylum-seeking individuals and families. The positive impact of CGQ’s efforts in 2021 is embodied in a high tenancy sustainment rate of 85%. Moreover, some of our tenants significantly recovered from their previous hardships and embarked on a new life path: They obtained employment and reintegrated into the local community by developing social bonds. Join us in our journey to end homelessness, one person at a time! You can donate here:
https://www.commongroundqld.org.au/get-involved/donate-now?form=Donation&utm_source=organic-social&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=feed_ajivideo_20230104

19/10/2026

This year is one for our families.

Eighteen new units can now be called home for eighteen families in South Brisbane. Behind each front door will be a family with a secure home, the right support and opportunities to build a more stable future.

This is the clearest expression of what Common Ground Queensland exists to achieve—and what is possible when people and organisations unite behind a shared purpose.

Read more about what we’ve achieved in our Annual Report for 2026.

https://commongroundqld.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Final-Annual-Report-2026-Double-Spread.pdf

15/10/2026

“I think it’s important for mothers to know that they are not alone. This program helps mothers get their children back. It gives you the ability to start your recovery journey and gives you a solid foundation to rebuild your life”.

Nearly 4 years on, Brina continues to kick goals as one of our first Supportive Housing 4 Families tenants. We had the lucky opportunity to catch up with her and talk to her about how Supportive Housing has given her the continued stability to get her life back on track.

Read Brina’s story here: https://commongroundqld.org.au/tenant-stories/brinas-story/

21/09/2026

Housing First centers around recovery orientated practice.

It understands that recovery is not about an expectation that people be symptom free. It focuses on recovery that hopes to regain a person's sense of self and their place in the community.

It works with people's capacity and abilities, and treats them with dignity. Housing First practices are also appropriate to the needs of the person.

Evidence has shown time and time again that recovery truly starts when someone is given a safe and stable place to live with support.

02/09/2026

Living in Supportive Housing shouldn’t mean that you are limited in what you do.

Tenants who call Brisbane Common Ground home live in fully self-contained units, are able to choose who they invite into their home, access support if they need and make their own choices about how they want to live.

Housing First evidence consistently shows us that on average, once someone becomes housed, they can start working on the issues that may have led to their homelessness in the first place.

Recovery can take days, weeks, months or even years. What’s most important for us here at Common Ground Queensland is that the tenant is making that choice.

24/08/2026

Your 10-cent containers can now go towards something great.

We’re now a registered cause with Containers for Change!

If you or your workplace are regular collectors, you can now choose to donate your 10-cent container refunds towards ending homelessness through more Supportive Housing here at Common Ground Queensland.

How to donate:
🔹Our member number: C11793412�🔹Search for ‘Common Ground Queensland’ on the ‘Donate Your Refund’ page on the Containers for Change website.

Turn your trash into treasure now and donate your refund today!

11/08/2026

We hear the word ‘Wraparound Support’ being used a lot when talking about Supportive Housing. What does it actually mean?

🔹Support is never forced on tenants.

🔹Tenants choose when and how often they want to engage. This is where on-site support can really bring great benefit.

🔹Support is holistic and trauma informed.

🔹The foundation of support is based on an authentic relationship. It should be practical, reactive, flexible and prioritises the tenant first.

Keen on learning more about Housing First? Follow us on socials to stay connected on our journey for more Supportive Housing.

04/08/2026

We know that Supportive Housing works. We are advocating for Supportive Housing on a larger scale.

Homelessness Week 2026 has started and this year’s theme is all about Homelessness Action Now.

For the last 14 years, we have seen homelessness end for a large number of people who are tenants within our housing.

It’s the evidence-based Supportive Housing model which we run in partnership with other organisations that we see real, tangible change in people’s lives.

To us, Homelessness Action Now, means creating pathways for more Supportive Housing as a way to end homelessness permanently, one person at a time.

31/07/2026

Housing Ready vs. Housing First — what’s the difference?

The team at CGQ strongly believe in Housing First principles as a means of ending homelessness. For over 14 years, we’ve provided safe, permanent Supportive Housing to the most vulnerable in our communities.

Housing is a human right, and we ensure that there are no pre-conditions for access to that right here at CGQ.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be revisiting some of these Housing First Principles and sharing them with our community of supporters. Join our Supportive Housing journey!

24/07/2026

❗Important community announcement!❗

On Monday 27 July 2026, a test Critical Alert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia. In Queensland, this will happen at approximately 2:00 pm.

This includes most phones, and some smart watches and tablets.

If you would prefer to not receive the critical alert, please turn off your phone or switch it to ‘aeroplane mode’ for at least one hour before and after the scheduled test time.

Search ‘AusAlert National Test’ for more information.

23/07/2026

We were fortunate enough to be part of The Calile Hotel’s ‘Stay with Purpose’ initiative.

For every night a guest stays, $5 is donated to local charities and organisations creating real change, right here in Brisbane.

For us, that meant raising over $20,000 over the month of June.

We are proud to announce that this money will go towards more Supportive Housing opportunities across South East Queensland.

This is an example of local community fundraising initiatives creating real, lasting change and we are so lucky that we have The Calile Hotel on our side as a Corporate Partner.

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South Brisbane, QLD
4101

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.commongroundqld.org.au/

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