City of Moreton Bay Council has welcomed the Queensland Government’s commitment to deliver a Youth Foyer at Redcliffe, providing vital support to young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The new facility is one of eight to be delivered across the state by the State Government.
Mayor, Peter Flannery said the new Youth Foyer at Redcliffe would provide vulnerable young people with a safe place to stay and receive support to build a brighter future.
“It’s critical young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness can access wraparound supports to get them off the streets,” Mayor Flannery said.
“A safe and secure place to stay, in a 24/7 supportive housing environment, gives them the opportunity to complete their education, get into the workforce and find their own place to call home.
“Council is committed to achieving an end to homelessness.
“We thank the State Government for their investment in this new Youth Foyer, which will deliver practical support to help achieve this goal and is another example of a collaborative and solution-driven approach in City of Moreton Bay.”
Young people aged 16-25 who reside in a Youth Foyer pay 25% of their income and spend an average of 18 months in this supportive housing environment.
Minister for Housing and Public Works, Sam O’Connor said the facilities were critical in addressing homelessness.
“The Crisafulli Government is proud to be delivering more safe and secure housing options for at-risk young Queenslanders,” Minister O’Connor said.
“Youth foyers are working successfully in other parts of the state by providing young people with the support they need to sustain themselves in long term housing.
“These 40 units will keep more young people off the streets by bringing supportive housing to fast- growing cities like Moreton Bay.”
Councillor, Karl Winchester (Division 6) said the Youth Foyer would provide much-needed support to vulnerable young people in Redcliffe and beyond.
“It’s pleasing that young people who might otherwise slip through the cracks will be able to receive specialist support at Redcliffe,” he said.
“The Youth Foyer will be a welcome addition to our community, which is already home to the new $6.7 million Peninsula Support Hub, a purpose-built facility for homelessness services and base for The Breakfast Club and The Salvation Army.
“It’s great to see specialist homelessness support being delivered on the Peninsula, and we look forward to the opening of the new Youth Foyer.”
