housing and homelessness

Community Housing

IFYS is a licensed Community Housing Provider under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing, is funded by the Queensland Department of Community Housing and Digital Economy and provides assistance through a range of programs.

Crisis Accommodation Program

IFYS provides the following units of accommodation within the Crisis Accommodation Program:

  • 20 properties (16 Department owned on the Sunshine Coast and 4 privately owned in the Moreton Region) funded specifically to support young people and young families aged 16 to 25 years who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. The aim is to provide short term accommodation while providing home visits and collaborative case management to work with young people to obtain and maintain safe, secure and affordable accommodation.

If you need short term accommodation you can contact the team on (07) 5438 3000 or call the Homelessness Hotline on 1800 474 753.

  • 24 properties in partnership with the Salvation Army Caboolture. The IFYS Property Management Team manages the properties (16 Department owned and 8 privately owned) and The Salvation Army’s Supported Accommodation Caboolture Program provides person centred support to families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Families and individuals who are homeless, are eligible for the service and are prioritised for next highest-need basis and best fit for the property.

If you would like to discuss an assessment please call the Salvation Army Upfront Intervention Team on (07) 3795 4400, or if you would like to meet someone face to face, please contact the Salvation Army direct on (07) 5495 3700.

Long Term Housing

IFYS manages a number of properties to provide longer term housing, for people who are eligible for or already on the Housing Register. The properties are funded by the Department of Community Housing and Digital Economy and include:

  • 24 studio accommodation units in Redcliffe
  • 10 two bedroom units in Nambour
  • 2 four bedroom properties on the Sunshine Coast
  • 2 two bedroom units in Nambour
  • 2 one bedroom units in Nambour

Depending on the type of housing you are eligible for, along with your location preferences and your level of need, your name will be automatically put forward for any vacancies IFYS has within the program via the Department.

Community Managed Studio Units (CMSUs)

IFYS provides 18 studio units in Caboolture, designed to provide furnished accommodation for single people who are eligible for or are already on the Housing Register. Depending on the type of housing you are eligible for, along with your location preferences and your level of need, your name will be automatically put forward for any vacancies IFYS has within the program via the Department.

Same House Different Landlord

IFYS manages and supports young people, up to the age of 25, who are currently on or eligible for the Housing Register, in three properties owned by the Department of Community Housing and Digital Economy. This program is designed specifically for Service Users from within our Crisis Accommodation Program, to transfer into these properties with the aim of eventually sitting under the Department’s Public Housing Program.

If you need short term accommodation you contact the team on (07)5438 3000 or call the Homelessness Hotline on 1800 474 753.

Crisis Shelters

IFYS currently operates two supported crisis accommodation services for young people in Caboolture and on the Sunshine Coast. Our youth shelters offer crisis accommodation for single young people aged 16-25yrs who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Whilst residing at the shelter, young people will be supported to achieve their personal goals and work towards finding and maintaining safe and stable housing options.

Our youth crisis accommodation services perform a significant role in meeting the protective needs of young people with histories of relationship stress and family violence, abuse and neglect, substance misuse, mental health and/or behavioural difficulties and associated concerns.

If you are in need of crisis accommodation, you can contact the team on (07) 54383000 or call the Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753.

SPECIALIST HOMELESS SERVICES

Sports Hub Kawana (the Hub)

The Hub is an accommodation and support program for individual adults aged 18 and over. The program provides temporary accommodation for individuals who are experiencing homelessness on the Sunshine Coast. Whilst residing at the program, residents are supported to explore and work towards securing a more sustainable housing solution. The program is a 60 bed facility in Kawana and works alongside Department of Housing and other non-government organisations collaborating to support the residents.   

To access Specialist Homeless Services please contact homelessintake@ifys.com.au or call IFYS (07) 5438 3000

Homeless Outreach

Homeless Outreach Support provides outreach-based case management to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The focus of this case management is to support the transition of the Service User through to independent living by assisting them to address barriers and issues they may have with their housing, health, education, living skills, budgeting, relationships etc. IFYS provides this service in both the Sunshine Coast & Gympie regions.

To access Specialist Homeless Services please contact homelessintake@ifys.com.au or call IFYS (07) 5438 3000

Care Coordination Program

Care Coordination Program is funded under the Department Housing.

Building state-wide capacity for integrated, front-line responses to people with multiple needs who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. IFYS has a Place-Based Care Coordination Facilitator covering the Sunshine Coast, Gympie and Wide Bay regions.

Key Benefits For Households

  • Support to access, engage & navigate the service when experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
  • Tailored, coordinated support informed by individuals & families
  • Commitment to sustainable outcomes

Key Benefits For Service Providers

  • Opportunity to join a place-based alliance and gain access to multi-disciplinary services from across the entire service system
  • Coordinated responses for individuals and families requiring a range of supports with relation to homelessness.
  • Framework designed to support sustainable outcomes

To access Sunshine Coast & Gympie Care Coordination please contact tracey.mcnee@ifys.com.au or call IFYS (07) 5438 3000

The Old Church Youth Accommodation

The Old Church provides integrated accommodation and learning opportunities for young people aged 16-24 years, who are or are at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. The program suits young people with independent living skills, who are engaged in earning or learning.  The program’s practice framework is underpinned by Advantage Thinking, focusing on the young person’s strengths and skills to coach young people and support them to have agency over their future. Their stay at the program can last up to two years. Each young person will receive tailored support for their unique journey across five service offerings:

  • Education
  • Employment
  • Houth & Wellbeing
  • Independent Living Skills
  • Community Participation & Engagement

To refer to The Old Church Youth Accommodation please contact oldchurch@ifys.com.au or call IFYS (07) 5438 3000

Acknowledgment of Country

IFYS acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Australian land and sea. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners' enduring cultures and traditions, and honour their continuing connection to family, country and community.