Common Ground Queensland

CGQ is the first supportive, affordable, and permanent housing project in Queensland. In 2012, CGQ began to provide homes; it has a record of proven success with ten years of experience in serving former rough sleepers and low-income individuals and families. CGQ's mission is to end homelessness one person at a time. Therefore, CGQ provides homes for the vulnerable, such as domestic violence survivors and formerly rough sleepers. In 2021, CGQ provided homes for 316 people, including 59 children, within its three main programs: Brisbane Common Ground, Supportive housing for families, and Asylum-seeking individuals and families. The positive impact of CGQ’s efforts in 2021 is embodied in a high tenancy sustainment rate of 84%. Moreover, some of our tenants significantly recovered from their previous hardships and embarked on a new life path: They obtained employment and reintegrated into the local community by developing social bonds. CGQ success is not exclusively embodied in stats, though, it is expressed in a feeling our tenants have not felt for long periods. This is how they describe it: Female tenant, 31-40 age group - "I am extremely grateful to live in such a secure building, as I was being stalked in the latter part of last year, and I know I am safe here as people are not simply allowed to come and go". Tenants' security is of a higher priority as some of them still suffer from the traumas they experience due to the danger they faced while rough sleeping. The concierge service that comprises a security guard and a support worker at the CGQ building located in South Brisbane is a powerful means to ensure tenants' sense of security. Join us in our journey to end homelessness, one person at a time! You can donate here: https://www.givenow.com.au/commongroundqld?fbclid=IwAR0eCLPh5bcsjlGiKL3lQhnEH57om7duZbMe-y_MNBETF19f_Fu9DKTmn8U