Brisbane Regional Updates

In March 2020, Jodie joined the Service Integration Initiative team at Q Shelter in the position of Regional Care Coordinator for the Brisbane region. Jodie has over 16 years’ experience in the human services sector including harm minimisation and other drug treatment, supported accommodation, domestic and family violence, out of home care, community development, sector development, service management, and youth. ...

Phil Smith joined the Service Integration Initiative in January 2021 as Regional Coordinator for the Brisbane region. Phil has worked in housing and homelessness, alcohol and other drug treatment, and mental health support roles in Brisbane and in the UK for 25 years, and is keenly interested in collaborative, enhanced outcomes for people living with these complex issues. Since returning to Brisbane in 2011 he has managed a multi-disciplinary health team supporting homeless and otherwise at risk...