We are a collective of not-for-profit and government-based services around the Greater Ipswich, Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions. Together we are able to increase collaboration between housing sector services and offer more opportunities to find tenancy solutions.
Our aim is to reduce the housing and financial pressure impacting a growing number of families and individuals across the region. United we can take an active role in resolving the current housing crisis through increased confidence in allocating tenancies, knowing there are practical supports available.
What we do
There are services available in our region to help secure and sustain housing in the private rental market, and we’re keen to raise your awareness of these services, and show you how best to access them.
We have been working directly with a number of agencies in the region to better equip their staff with training and resources, and we are available to meet with you and your team.
By working together, we are able to offer a single point of contact for real estate agencies in the Greater Ipswich, Lockyer Valley & Somerset Region who need to refer tenants for support or alternative housing options.
Contact us for:
- Supporting tenants to obtain a rental agreement, and with home management and financial aid for rent
- Wrap-around support for tenancy sustainment
- Practical cost-of-living support for tenants
- Domestic and family violence training and services
- Information for property managers on what support services are available.
The Group provides a way to share information between private, community and government sectors to enhance collaboration and increase the sustainability of the local housing market. It is delivered by a collaboration of these agencies:
- Queensland Government Housing and Homelessness Services
- Wesley Mission STARH Ipswich
- St Vincent de Paul Society – Ipswich Accommodation Support Service
- Hannah’s House
- ICYS Ipswich Community Youth Service
- Q Shelter, Service Integration Initiative
Contact us
Sienna Sukkar
Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning & Public Works
Email: sienna.sukkar@housing.qld.gov.au
Phone: 07 3437 6041
Leisa Rennie
Coordinator
Wesley Mission Queensland STARH Ipswich
Email: lrennie@wmq.org.au
Phone: 0448 872 298
Shelley Stanley
Case Manager
Wesley Mission Queensland STARH Ipswich
Email: sstanley@wmq.org.au
Phone: 0429 962 766
Prue Giles
Programs Manager
St Vincent de Paul Society, Queensland
Ipswich Accommodation Support Service & East Street Supported Accommodation
Email: prue.giles@svdpqld.org.au
Phone: 0417 723 354
David Lonne
Programs Manager
ICYS – Ipswich Community Youth Service
Email: pm@icys.org.au
Phone: 0499 440 350
Hayley Dunikowski
Executive Director
Hannah’s House
Email: hayley@hannahshouse.com.au
Phone: 0438 606 763
Q Shelter Service Integration Initiative
Ipswich Service Integration Facilitator
Q Shelter
Email: Ipswich@qshelter.asn.au
Phone: 07 3831 5900
