Queensland First Nations Housing and Homelessness Partnership
The Queensland Government has established the Queensland First Nations Housing and Homelessness Partnership (the Partnership).
The Partnership came together for its inaugural meeting on 18 March 2025 and meetings will be quarterly.
About the Partnership
The Partnership consists of 14 members, with a majority of First Nations peoples, including broad representation of members from across Queensland.
Co-chairs
- Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Queensland
- Director-General, Department of Housing and Public Works.
Members
- Barry Harrison
- Fiona Jose
- Jason Field
- Julie Saunders
- Kieran Chilcott
- Mick Gooda
- Dr Sharon Harwood
- Vonda Malone
- Mary Doctor, Queensland Housing Policy Partnership representative
- Mayor Alf Lacey, Indigenous Leaders Forum representative, Local Government Association of Queensland
- Deputy Director-General, Policy, Performance and First Nations, Department of Housing and Public Works
- General Manager, Policy, Performance and First Nations, Department of Housing and Public Works.
Purpose
Evidence shows better outcomes for First Nations peoples when solutions are grounded in culture and led by community.
The Partnership brings together government and First Nations community members to listen to the voices of First Nations peoples living in Queensland.
Members are committed to removing barriers to overcome inequity in the housing system for First Nations peoples and accelerating efforts to close the housing gap in Queensland.
The Partnership will provide strategic direction and guide implementation of First Nations housing and homelessness reforms, polices and services.
It has been established for 2 years as an interim body and will:
- shape policy recommendations and investment decisions relating to First Nations housing and homelessness reforms, with a focus on positive impact and value
- inform Queensland’s participation in the Closing the Gap Housing Policy Partnership.