What is the Regional Forum?
Twice each year, Q Shelter hosts Regional Representatives from our state-wide network to discuss place-based housing and homelessness challenges, and opportunities specific to their regions.
These discussions are then recorded in a communiqué, which we present to the Queensland Government. The regional forum provides an important opportunity to strengthen networks and make important connections across our large state.
Regional delegates have been part of Q Shelter’s structure for more than 30 years, and it is an important network for engagement and policy development, and as a platform to amplify new initiatives and regional priority actions.
On average, Q Shelter welcomes delegates from 19 regions across Queensland, joined by 10 place-based Service Integrations Coordinators.
The two day agenda includes:
- A recap from the previous Forum.
- Discussing priorities
- Lack of social/affordable housing supply & appropriate housing solutions for specific cohorts
- Unaffordable rentals with extremely low vacancy rates & lack of employment and accommodation for key workers
- Limited crisis options resulting in increase in rough sleepers & the number of homeless families living in hotel accommodation
- Communiqué session with Department of Housing
- 14 leaders from the Department of Housing met with Regional Delegates. Q Shelter facilitated a Q & A session with Department panellists, typically: General Manager Housing Delivery, Executive Director Programs, Executive Director Community Housing Delivery, Executive Director Service Delivery.
- Key Questions focus on topics like:
- Housing Supply
- Support & Sustaining Tenancies
- Contracts and Funding
- Integration and System Improvements
- Department of Housing Workforce locations
After the Communiqué Session with the Department of Housing, representatives who have opted to attend move into the CEO & Senior Leaders Forum for a welcome to Country and guest presentations from various speakers and keynote speaker.
Upcoming Regional Forum Events
Venue: Brisbane City Hall, 65 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Regional Forum Day One
Time: 9:30am – 4:45pm
followed by Q Shelter Community & Sector Networking Event (separate registration)
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday 24th June 2026
Regional Forum Day Two
Time: 8:30am – 11:45am
The Forum continues with hot breakfast for all attendees then morning tea, where we’ll be joined by executives from the Department of Housing and Public Works.
followed by Q Shelter CEO & Leaders’ Forum with Lunch (separate registration)
Time: 12:00 – 3:30pm
Q Shelter will email Regional Forum delegates their access code to register for free.
Reimbursement process for attendance:
The Regional Representative pays and books for their own expenses incurred in attending the event (see details below.) Please invoice Q Shelter post event to seek reimbursement.
Please note that all reimbursement invoices are paid post event once attendance is confirmed.
Please send your invoice to policy@qshelter.asn.au.
This process gives you peace of mind over managing your own accommodation details.
Flights
Q Shelter will reimburse the return flights for two delegates to attend the forum on behalf of their region.
Hotel Transfers
Transfers from the Airport can be booked here: https://www.con-x-ion.com/ at your own expense.
Parking & mileage info for drivers
For those choosing to drive and not fly, Q Shelter will reimburse mileage for car travel at $0.78 per km to the limit of $300.
Valet parking is available through Hotel Concierge.
Alternatively, you can park at the King George Square Car Park across the road from City Hall which has two entry points:
- 100 Adelaide St Brisbane (entry only)
- 87 Roma Street Brisbane (entry and exit)
Accommodation
Tuesday 23rd June is the subsidised night of accommodation.
The Regional Representative pays and books for their required nights then seeks reimbursement which is paid post event. This process gives you peace of mind over managing your own accommodation details.
Steps to book your accommodation are:
- Click here to book and pay for your accommodation
- Email Q Shelter an invoice for reimbursement to policy@qshelter.asn.au. If you don’t book your hotel via the link above, the maximum amount you can claim for accommodation is $250 per night.
IMPORTANT
- Q Shelter will subsidise Tuesday 23rd June for $250
- Under limited circumstances, an additional night may be pre-approved by Q Shelter at $250 per night. Please seek pre-approval before booking.
- Subsidised accommodation is for up to 2 invited regional representatives per region
- All invoices are paid post event as we only reimburse once attendance is confirmed.
- If you are unable to attend for any reason then please send a proxy.
Please send your reimbursement invoice to policy@qshelter.asn.au and reach out with any questions.
We look forward to seeing you!
If you think you or your colleagues were featured in another photo taken over the two days and you’d like a copy, please contact the Q Shelter Communications Team with the details.
Video: Regional Forum and Q Shelter CEO and Leaders’ Forum
Learn more about the Regional Forum and CEO Forum in this video, captured during the June 2023 Forums.
