2021-12-13 GC Agenda - Item 8 -Attachment 1 - Housing Needs Assessment

Accessibility to suitable land is seen as the greatest hurdle, as well as restrictions around social
housing development, funding and approvals. Costs associated with head leasing from the private
rental market (median market rents) are particularly high in the Noosa area and the rental shortage
that gives owners/ Agents far broader options when selecting tenants for rental vacancies. They
suggest broader consultation with business and property owners around perception of affordable
accommodation (and social housing) is warranted, including how the growing need for adequate
accommodation fits with the importance of supporting local people (particularly entry skilled level
workers) to remain in our community.


11.3.3          Endeavour Foundation
In 2020 Endeavour Foundation divided a larger property in Noosa Parklands Tewantin and
constructed two new homes, each with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus room for a 24
hour / 7 day support worker, as part of their My Home, My Life initiative. The homes are fully
accessible and suitable for wheelchair users, designed to the platinum standard of Liveable Housing
Australia Guidelines (above minimum Specialist Disability Accommodation requirements).


11.3.4          The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army's Sunshine Coast Supported Accommodation and Family Violence Services
provide temporary accommodation and case management support to families who are experiencing
homelessness, at risk of homelessness and escaping domestic and family violence. Outreach
support is also provided to families after they have secured longer term housing.
The Salvation Army underwent an internal restructure 2019-2020, which resulted in the new Family
Violence Stream being formed. In June 2021, the Family Violence Stream took over management of
the DFV properties/programs, separating Family Violence and Homelessness into two distinct
service delivery arms.
The Homelessness Service provides temporary supported accommodation with case management
support to families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Length of stay is duration
of need. Salvos Housing manage 10 dwellings across the Noosa Shire/Sunshine Coast Region:
•    5 Headlease properties (private rental market)
•    5 Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy properties
The Family Violence Service provides safe and secure refuge accommodation, case management
support and referral to women and women and children who have been affected by Family Violence.
Length of stay is duration of need. Properties managed by the Family Violence Service are:
•    4 Refuge houses (with a 5th house in the pipeline)
•    2 Transitional houses
The Salvation Army also offers Financial Counselling through Moneycare and financial assistance
through SAL Assessment phone line.


11.3.5          St Vincent de Paul
St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland has nine Family Support Centre’s on the Sunshine Coast
from Caloundra to Noosaville. These volunteer operated services provide face to face support to
families in need and people experiencing hardship which may include food, clothing, furniture and
household goods, emergency travel and financial assistance with critical bills, No Interest Loans,
StepUp loans or any other assistance depending on circumstances and need.
Vinnies Housing manages multiple housing properties at Nambour, Parreara and Maroochydore as
well as Sunshine Coast Youth Mobile Support (case management for people up to 25 years who are


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