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The Gympie Region Local Housing Action Plan was the first plan to be developed between the Queensland Government and a Local Council under the former Queensland Housing Strategy 2017-2027.
In February 2024, the Queensland Government launched Homes for Queenslanders, which builds on the work already progressed under the superseded Strategy.
Our Local Housing Action Plan aims to improve the availability, diversity and quality of housing in our region to encourage community liveability, resilience and social and economic prosperity. The Plan was endorsed by Council at its Ordinary Meeting on 21 September 2022.
The Gympie Region Local Housing Action Plan - Implementation Report provides an overview of actions progressed and completed in 2023-2024.
Local Housing Action Plan - Implementation Report
Actions 5.1 and 6.2 of the Local Housing Action Plan relate to support for people in need, including people experiencing homelessness. The Department of Housing and funded services, such as Community Action Inc. and IFYS provide casework support and housing support services for people at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness in the Gympie region. Many other local or State based services also provide assistance. Please click on the link below or download for information about available resources.
Homeless Tonight? Support Information for the Gympie Region
Council and State government representatives meet at least quarterly with the community led Gympie Region Housing and Homelessness Forum to review actions, gain insight into emerging community issues and develop regional responses. The Forum is comprised of representatives of front-line service providers and community groups including Community Action Inc., St Vincent de Paul - Gympie, Gympie Regional Homeless Assistance Inc., IFYS and Gympie Community Place.
A Working Together Agreement has been developed between the Forum, Gympie Regional Council and the Department of Housing. The Agreement provides guidance on how the parties will work together to implement the Local Housing Action Plan and captures our shared purpose to improve housing for the Gympie region and in turn improve the overall health and wellbeing of our community.
For further information, please contact Council’s Community Development Team via email community@gympie.qld.gov.au