We are working to strengthen Queensland’s housing system to better support people facing alcohol and other drug concerns.
The Commission is investing $883,000 over 18 months to deliver three initiatives that will build the capability of housing and homelessness service providers to respond to and support Queenslanders experiencing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) related concerns.
Funding stems from Queensland Government investment under Achieving balance, Queensland’s alcohol and other drugs plan into AOD sector development and better health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing AOD related concerns.
Why is this important?
Safe and secure housing is a key social determinant of health.
While most people who use AOD don’t experience issues related to housing, housing instability or homelessness can increase the likelihood of experiencing AOD challenges.
Conversely, experiencing AOD concerns can increase the risk associated with housing instability and people with AOD concerns can experience barriers to accessing housing and health supports when engaging with the housing sector.
Enhancing workforce capability, organisational systems, processes, policy and practice will improve housing service accessibility and will better equip the sector to respond effectively to and support people who use AOD.
About the grant program
The AOD Responses in Housing and Homelessness Settings Grants program was established to build housing and homelessness services providers’ capability to better support people experiencing AOD concerns.
The grant program was open to eligible Queensland-based, not-for-profit, non-government organisations, and aims to improve tenancy sustainability, increase access to health supports, and reduce barriers to people who use AOD accessing housing and homelessness services.
The program recognises that strengthening the capability of housing and homelessness services is not only an important investment in the sector, but also into better health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing AOD related concerns.
Funded initiatives
2025-26 and 2024-25 grant recipients
| Recipient | Initiative | Total funding (excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Queensland Indigenous Development (CQID) |
Strong Connections Supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Rockhampton and Woorabinda. Builds staff skills, improves housing services, and strengthens links between housing, homelessness and alcohol and other drug services. |
$218,683 |
| Mangrove Housing |
Breaking Barriers Helps people affected by alcohol and other drug issues access housing services across Redlands, Logan, Brisbane and the Scenic Rim. Builds staff skills, improves service practices, and includes lived-living experience in service improvements. |
$164,990 |
| Micah Projects |
Building Hope and Homes Supports people affected by alcohol and other drug issues who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Develops a trauma-informed approach, along with practical tools, resources and training for the sector. |
$500,000 |
