Minister Karen Struthers launches A Fair Queensland at the BHSC More
Minister Karen Struthers launches A Fair Queensland at the BHSC: The BHSC welcomed Minister Struthers speaking on behalf of the Bligh government for 'A Fair Queensland' which is committed to supporting a sustainable social services sector and working together to achieve our ambition for a fair Queensland. It means everyone has a fair chance through access to a good standard of living and the services communities need.

Staying Housed

There are many reasons you might need help to keep your housing. It is important that you get advice and support early to prevent yourself or your family from becoming homeless.

 For information, advice and advocacy:

  • The Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (TAAS) provides free advice, advocacy and housing referral services to tenants. There is a listing of Tenant Advice and Advocacy Services under ‘Tenancy Advice’ in the White Pages.
  • There is very good information about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant on the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) website
  • The Tenants Union Queensland is a statewide community organisation that provides services for residential tenants in Queensland and represents their interests. They can be contacted on (07) 3257 1108 or through their website.

If you are in urgent need of support or need more support than the services listed above can provide, please contact:

  • Homeless Persons Information Queensland (HPIQ) - 1800 47 47 53
  • Brisbane Homelessness Service Centre - (07) 3036 4444 or 62 Peel St, South Brisbane Q 4101
  • HART 4000 - (07) 3004 0100 or 11 Eagle Tce, Brisbane City Q 4000.
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