Queensland First Nations Housing and Homelessness Partnership

The Queensland First Nations Housing and Homelessness Partnership (the Partnership) held its inaugural meeting on 18 March 2025.

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, First Nations Housing and Homelessness, 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 provides strategic direction and guide implementation of First Nations housing and homelessness initiatives, polices and services.

It has been established for 2 years as an interim body.

Communiques

The Partnership publishes communiques after each meeting to share key updates and outcomes. These documents provide insights into the Partnerships progress and priorities.

Contact us

Department of Housing and Public Works

Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)