Brisbane and Ipswich have been named as part of the Federal and Queensland Government’s housing support plans for vulnerable young people, with eight new youth foyers to be delivered across the state.
A Chermside site has been identified for the Brisbane project, which will provide 40 self-contained units with wraparound support for young people facing housing insecurity in Brisbane; while Ipswich will receive a new youth foyer as part of the statewide rollout.
Youth foyers offer vulnerable young people aged 16-25 with stable housing in a supported living environment while they are learning and earning.
Tenants are required to pay around 25% of their income in rent and receive 24/7 on-site support while they enter education, training or work.
The Brisbane Youth Foyer is being delivered with support from the Federal Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund Crisis and Transitional program, with construction starting in early 2027.
“The Housing Australia Future Fund is delivering more accommodation for young people when they need it most and it’s great to partner with the Crisafulli Government to deliver it,” said Federal Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Cities, Clare O’Neil.
Planning and design work is also underway for a youth foyer at Hervey Bay, with the other four locations to be finalised.
Minister for Housing and Public Works, Sam O’Connor said the youth foyers ensured more young Queenslanders have the support the need to succeed.
“Youth foyers are a proven model that change lives, and it’s time young people in Brisbane and Ipswich have the housing support they deserve,” Minister O’Connor said.
“These are so much more than just a roof over someone’s head, foyers give young people who are earning or learning the stable foundation they need to build whatever life they aspire to live.
“Over the last decade youth homelessness kept getting worse yet only two new youth foyers were opened.”
“Housing with wraparound supports is vital to ensure these vulnerable young Queenslanders don’t fall through the cracks and instead have a pathway to a more secure, independent future.”
