Housing For Life Qld

Housing for Life QLD (H4L) is a fresh and innovative privately funded model committed to providing safe, secure and permanent accommodation for adults with a mental health condition. Feature of the model is independent living in supported self-contained housing with 24/7 management support, as an essential stabilising factor in managing mental health disorders, enhancing quality of life. Residents will enjoy optimum conditions for self realisation via self-generated life plans, social inclusion through communal activity and involvement with community. Participants in H4L QLD envisage adult offspring with mental health conditions will be able to live independently. 24/7 support will empower residents to lead a satisfying life to the fullest extent of their capability, in perpetuity.

Address

PO Box 879
Toowong 4066
Brisbane

Website: http://www.mentalhealthaccommodation.com

Contact

Name: Secretary Judy Nicol

Phone: 07 3719 5990

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Beneficiary Group

Housing for Life Qld is looking for more families for our first project in Brisbane.

 

If you are interested in becoming part of this project please ring Apolonia Behan on 07 4683 7109 .  Our website is www.mentalhealthaccommodation.com.au

Projects in Progress

WHY WAS HOUSING FOR LIFE QLD ESTABLISHED?

As a group of senior parents we are concerned as to what accommodation with support, is  available for our mentally ill family member, ours sons and our daughters.  However, of more concern is what would happen to them once we can no longer care, or are not longer here.   Housing for Life (H4L) Qld became the project for accommodation for life with support for our family member and for parents'  peace of mind.

H4L Qld was established as a non Profit Incorporated Association in 2006 to implement parent's plans for investment in their families' future housing and wellbeing.  To achieve the essential foundation of a strong sustainable organisation a more effective legal structure was necessary and Housing for Life QLD, a company limited by guarantee was established in May 2008.

Finding suitable accommodation in Australia is a major challenge with flow-on effects to all other areas of life, especially for people who are mentally ill.  There is a significant shortage of suitable accommodation in Australia for those who need both a stable home base and support to live with a mental illness.   Housing first approaches for mentally ill people have demonstrated successful health outcomes.

Board Members

Mrs Apolonia Behan

Mrs Judy Nicol

Mrs Margaret Laing

Mr Michael Freer

Advisory Team

Mr Mark O'Shannesey

Mr Jonathon Medhurst

Mrs Helen Smith

Dr Geoffrey Beames

Tax Deductible

Yes

General Donations

All donations will be gratefully received and will help to provide a Carers unit and support services for our Project.

Volunteering

Housing for Life Qld  is looking for a volunteer Fund Raising person  and a Treasurer at this time.

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