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Common Ground Queensland

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

16/06/2026

Meet Mohamed, known affectionately as ‘Habibi’.

Mohamed arrived to Australia in 2013, after leaving Afghanistan and seeking Asylum in Australia.

Mohamed was a tenant in our Asylum Seeker and Refugee Assistance housing program for a number of years, before he successfully transitioned to independent living.

He has also worked as a cleaner here at Brisbane Common Ground since 2022. His tireless work ethic and dedication to keeping our common areas clean makes him a legend.

This week marks Refugee Week, where the central theme of 2026 is ‘A Million Stories’, celebrating the historic milestone of Australia welcoming one million refugees since World War II.

Mohamed’s story is just one of many around Australia, but here at Common Ground Queensland, we love our ‘Habibi’ dearly.

10/06/2026

The reason why Supportive Housing is so important comes down to the belief that everyone deserves support.

The average person receives a lifetime of care and support from their friends and family. Receiving support from those in our networks is a completely normal part of life.

People who have experienced chronic homelessness, many times through no fault of their own, are devoid of this support.

This is where Supportive Housing steps in. Through specialised tenancy management paired with support services, we assist those most in need to receive the help they might have missed out on while sleeping rough.

Because everyone deserves support.

04/06/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting our annual Reconciliation Week events at Common Ground Queensland.

Led by a tenant planning committee, we held key events such as:
🔹A Reconciliation Week morning tea in our BCG foyer
🔹A themed weekly tenant dinner
🔹A guided tour of Archie Moore’s ‘kith and kin' at QAGOMA
🔹A yarning circle led by Corey, our Community Development Lead

With this year’s Reconciliation Week theme being ‘All In’, we wanted to commit to action, and ensure that reconciliation is collective, and not solely the responsibility of First Nations people.

We would also like to acknowledge that the end of Reconciliation Week marks Mabo Day, in which Torres Strait Islander man Eddie Koiki Mabo overturned the colonial concept of terra nullius through The High Court’s decision in Mabo v Queensland in 1992.

03/06/2026

The numbers are in - and everyone really showed up for us at Common Sound.

We raised an amazing $6,202 - from ticket sales, raffle tickets and donations made on the night from some very generous folks.

100% of these funds will now go towards giving our families and young children the opportunity to thrive through Supportive Housing.

With Common Sound, we hoped to build a community of people committed to ending homelessness in our communities, and we succeeded.

You rock Brisbane. See you next time!

27/05/2026

Brisbane, thank you for showing up for your community.

Last Friday, we held Common Sound 2026, our first ever fundraising concert.

Held at Lefty's Music Hall, we partnered with local talent Sofia Cirino, Kelly's Heroes Brisbane and The Fried Okras.

We danced, laughed and raffled the night away, knowing that every minute we were there made a difference to the families and young kids that would be calling our new Supportive Housing building home.

We are so thankful for your support.

26/05/2026

Today, we honour the strength, truth and lived experiences of Stolen Generations survivors and their families.

Saying sorry matters. It acknowledges truth and signals compassion.

But sorry without action is not enough.

Sorry Day is a reminder for all Australians to acknowledge the truth of how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were forcibly removed from their families, communities and Country, and the enduring, intergenerational impacts that continue today.

Listening to and acknowledging the full history of the Stolen Generations is essential to building understanding, respect and lasting change and turning sorry into action.

20/05/2026

Two days left until Common Sound 2026!

This Friday isn't just a fundraising concert; it's a gathering of like-minded people committed to ending homelessness.

Our talented lineup Kelly's Heroes Brisbane, The Fried Okras and Sofia Cirino are performing because they know our mission, and want to help our vulnerable families and young kids with their talents.

The generosity shown from Lefty's Music Hall also shows that they are committed to helping us to end homelessness for those most vulnerable in our communities.

So grab a ticket and come along, knowing that your ticket sale will help children and families who have experienced chronic homelessness get the fresh start they deserve.

Tickets via OzTix: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/70ff2e29-a584-4c95-be68-8ba4d608ab86

19/05/2026

A special message from ✨

Sofia, The Fried Okras and Kelly's Heroes are keen to perform at Lefty's this Friday evening!

Join us for the great tunes, and know that all proceeds from tickets will go towards ending homelessness, and helping families with young children get the start they need. 🏠

Tickets: https://tickets.avclive.com.au/outlet/event/70ff2e29-a584-4c95-be68-8ba4d608ab86

18/05/2026

Per and the Fried Okras are super keen to perform at Lefty’s this Friday alongside Sofia Cirino and Kelly’s Heroes. Get ready for good tunes and an even greater cause - all ticket proceeds go towards helping to end homelessness for families with young children!

Common Sound 2026 🎟️
6pm Friday 22 May 📅

Book now via OzTix! https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/70ff2e29-a584-4c95-be68-8ba4d608ab86

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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

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

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