Residents have begun moving into social housing units in a former retirement village in Clayfield purchased by the Queensland Government.
The property will be used as long-term accommodation for older Queenslanders, particularly those who are downsizing or experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The 37 units at the Clayfield property will be managed by Bric Housing in partnership with Communify Queensland Ltd.
The Queensland Government has also purchased a vacant former retirement village in Toowoomba and leased a vacant former retirement village in Redland Bay.
In the latest budget, the Palaszczuk Government provided $14 million in funding over two years to deliver on-site supports for the property at Clayfield and the other former retirement villages in Toowoomba and Redlands.
Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the new tenants will be well supported in their new homes by Bric Housing and Communify Queensland, who will manage the property and deliver on site support.
“These 37 self-contained units provide safe and secure housing for older Queenslanders, particularly those who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and those looking to downsize to smaller homes.
She said the government is making efforts to find new ways to provide immediate housing for Queenslanders.
“This includes purchasing or leasing vacant former retirement villages like the one here in Clayfield, as well as in Toowoomba and Redland Bay.
“These three former retirement villages combined will provide housing for more than 120 households in need.”