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Supportive Housing & Afforable Housing at BCG

Common Ground Queensland’s Supportive Housing program offers long term, safe, affordable housing that is intentionally linked to dedicated, tailored support services.

Common Ground Queensland’s affordable housing at Brisbane Common Ground offers housing to tenants who meet the eligibility requirements set out by the Department of Community, Housing and Digital Economy. 

Important Notice: We do not currently have any affordable housing vacancies however we keep a register of applications for future vacancies.

If you are eligible for our affordable housing and wish to be placed on the register, please fill out the BCG Application Form and return to admin@cgq.org.au or post to 15 Hope Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101.

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BGC Tenant Facilities

24/7 Concierge Service

A Concierge service is provided 24/7 to ensure welcoming but controlled access to the building, ensuring tenants safety.

Computer Room

Our onsite facilities include a computer room to assist tenants who do not own a personal device to have access to important online services.

Rooftop Garden

Our on-site rooftop community garden brings a tranquil feeling to our tenants and their families & friends. It is a breath of fresh air!

Communal Spaces

Our onsite facilities include a communal lounge, art room, library room, and billiards room.
Relax and enjoy the fun!

Free Wifi for Tenants

We offer tenants free access to the building Wi-Fi service subject to them agreeing to the terms and conditions of use.

Supportive Housing

Supportive housing is a solution that can end the cycle of homelessness for the most vulnerable individuals and families in Queensland. It offers a permanent alternative to rough sleeping, couch surfing and crisis accommodation.

Our Supportive Housing program is offered to individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness and meet each of the below eligibility criteria:

  • An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Queensland resident
  • 18+ years of age
  • Has been chronically homeless for over 2 years
  • Currently wait listed on the Department of Housing register 
  • Requires support to sustain a tenancy

 

To enter our Supportive Housing program, you must be referred through a support agency that has completed the Brisbane Common Ground Referral Form. 

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Affordable Housing

Common Ground Queensland offers affordable housing at Brisbane Common Ground to tenants who meet the eligibility requirements set out by the Department of Housing. The rent charged to affordable housing tenants is charged at 75% of the market value.  

The mix of affordable and supportive tenancies creates a diverse building community and opportunities for increased social inclusion.

Affordable housing can only be offered to individuals who meet each of the below eligibility criteria:

  • An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Queensland resident
  • 18+ years of age
  • Not own or part-own property within Australia or overseas. This includes residential or commercial property, land, mobile home or caravan (permanently connected to utilities)
  • With a salary under $60,000.

Uluru Statement From The Heart

Common Ground Queensland accepts the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and supports a First Nations Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Australian Constitution.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Owners and Custodians of the land on which we work. We recognise sovereignty was never ceded.