8.30am - 8.55am 

Arrival and Registration  

9.00am - 9.15am

Welcome and Introductions 

9.15am -9.45am 

From Strategy to Delivery: Queensland’s Housing Reform Agenda in 2026

In 2026, Queensland’s housing policy landscape is increasingly focused on housing as a foundation for economic participation, social inclusion and long-term system sustainability — not simply as a response to crisis.

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The Department of Housing and Public Works continues to drive a reform agenda that prioritises supply at scale, delivery certainty, and stronger partnerships with community housing providers, developers and impact investors.

The focus has shifted from fragmented responses to coordinated, pipeline-driven delivery across social, affordable and specialist housing.

This presentation will explore how Queensland’s current housing frameworks, funding mechanisms and delivery models are converging to respond to sustained demand and structural housing pressures.

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Key areas include:

• Housing Supply and Delivery Reform: How Queensland is enabling faster delivery through planning reform, procurement models and partnership-based development.

• Community Housing as a Core Delivery Partner: Strengthening provider capacity, governance and financial sustainability to support long-term growth.

• Investment and Funding Settings: Leveraging government investment to attract private and impact capital while maintaining social outcomes.

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Specialist and Affordable Housing Streams: Aligning policy intent with differentiated housing responses for priority cohorts.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how Queensland’s 2026 reform settings are shaping housing outcomes, and how organisations can align strategy, partnerships and projects with government priorities over the next reform cycle.

9.45am - 10.15am 

Driving Housing Delivery: Infrastructure, Funding and Acceleration - Unblocking Supply: Infrastructure and Funding Mechanisms for Social Impact Housing

Meeting Queensland’s ambitious social impact housing targets requires more than planning - it requires infrastructure readiness, funding innovation and delivery acceleration. In 2026, the Queensland Government’s $2 billion Residential Activation Fund has been doubled to unlock critical infrastructure - such as water, stormwater and road networks - that enables housing developments to progress more quickly in both urban and regional contexts.

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This session will explore how infrastructure investment and procurement strategies are contributing to tangible outcomes in social housing delivery, including:

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• The role of the Residential Activation Fund in de‑risking and accelerating social and community housing developments.

• Cross‑sector investment frameworks that leverage state funding with community housing providers and private sector partners.

• Regional activation success stories, such as housing delivery in the Darling Downs, Greater Brisbane and other growth corridors.

Attendees will gain practical insights into funding and delivery models that are unlocking new supply, reducing delivery timelines and addressing deepening housing demand across Queensland.

10.15am - 10.30am 

Morning Tea 

10.30am - 11.00am 

Community Housing Sector Reform & Sector Enablement - Growing the Community Housing Sector: From Fragmentation to Scale

A capable, well‑resourced community housing sector is central to Queensland’s social impact housing strategy in 2026.

The Department of Housing and Public Works is implementing a Master Agreement framework intended to streamline and modernise long‑term arrangements with registered community housing providers, replacing legacy agreements and reducing red tape.

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This session will examine how sector reform is enabling growth and impact by:

• Simplifying compliance and funding mechanisms for community housing providers.

• Supporting asset and balance sheet growth through more predictable long‑term contracting arrangements.

• Strengthening delivery partnerships between government and diverse provider types, including faith‑based and mission‑driven organisations.

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Delegates  will understand the evolving role of community housing partners in Queensland’s impact housing ecosystem and how new institutional frameworks are reshaping delivery capabilities and outcome

11.00am - 11.30am 

Impact Housing in Practice — Regional Delivery and Local Innovation :  Place‑Based Impact: Regional Social Housing and Innovation in Queensland

Social impact housing is delivered not just through policy but through innovative local and regional practice.

In 2026, Queensland is seeing a diversified pipeline of social housing projects across metropolitan and regional areas, with partnerships between state government, community housing providers and local stakeholders.

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This session will showcase examples of place‑based impact, including:

• Regional housing initiatives across the Darling Downs and Sunshine Coast regions, adding hundreds of new social and affordable homes.

• Church and charity‑led housing projects that deliver safe, dignified homes with community support wrap‑arounds.

• How master planning and land activation is being positioned to ready sites for community‑oriented housing delivery.

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Delegates will gain insight into how impact housing is being realised on the ground — responding to local needs while contributing to state‑wide goals.

11.30am - 12.00pm 

Collaborating for Inclusive Housing: SDA, Community Housing Stock and Sector Partnerships in Queensland

In 2026, Queensland’s housing system is placing collaboration between Specialist Disability Accommodation  providers and the broader community housing sector at the centre of efforts to expand accessible, secure and supportive homes across the state.

Queensland’s Securing Our Housing Foundations plan is driving an ambitious pipeline of over 5,600 social and community homes under construction or contract, supported by record investment and new procurement frameworks that empower community housing providers to scale delivery.

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At the same time, SDA - purpose‑built homes funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and designed to meet participants’ accessibility and support needs - is growing as part of the housing stock mix, with providers delivering high‑quality dwellings across metropolitan and regional Queensland. 

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This presentation will explore how SDA and community housing stock can be strategically aligned through collaboration, innovative partnerships and policy coherence to achieve shared impact goals, including:

• Integrating SDA into Community Housing Pipelines: How community housing providers and SDA operators can work together to expand accessible housing options within broader portfolios, leveraging land, build programs and tenant pathways.

• Co‑Design and Inclusive Housing Principles: Embed

• ding lived experience, choice and accessibility into community housing and SDA planning processes — reflecting Queensland’s inclusive housing principles developed with people with disability.

• Partnership Models: Examining effective collaborations between government, SDA providers, CHPs and support services to deliver homes that meet diverse needs, from accessible dwellings to specialist support.

• Regional Delivery and Local Impact: Case examples of SDA and community housing developments in regional areas, demonstrating inclusive housing responses tailored to local need.

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Attendees will gain insight into how combining SDA capacity with expanded community housing stock and strategic sector partnerships is shaping a more inclusive, sustainable and demand‑responsive housing system in Queensland - one that supports independence, community connection and long‑term stability for people with disability and other vulnerable cohorts.

12.00pm - 12.30pm 

Lunch 

12.30pm - 1.00pm 

Integrated Housing Support in Queensland 2026: Navigating Complex Needs and Service Coordination

In 2026, Queensland’s housing and social support landscape faces growing complexity.

Vulnerable populations  - including people exiting hospitals, institutional care, or domestic and family violence situations — increasingly require integrated housing, social work, and community support to achieve stability.

This session will focus on  the sector’s most pressing challenges:

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Managing Complex Client Needs:
Clients often present with multiple, intersecting vulnerabilities such as mental health conditions, disability, social disadvantage, or trauma. Social workers and housing providers must coordinate wrap-around supports, including tenancy management, psychosocial services, health referrals, and employment pathways, to ensure sustainable housing outcomes.

The session will explore evidence-informed approaches that improve tenancy sustainment, wellbeing, and community inclusion.

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Coordination across fragmented services:
Effective support requires seamless collaboration between social workers, community housing providers, impact housing organisations, and government agencies. Fragmented systems, complex eligibility criteria, and multi-agency referral requirements can delay access to housing and supports. This session will highlight best-practice partnership models, integrated case management strategies, and operational tools that improve service efficiency and client outcomes.

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Attendees will gain:

• Practical insights into how to coordinate multi-agency responses for people with complex needs.

• Strategies to streamline pathways from crisis or institutional settings into stable housing.

• Examples of successful collaboration between social work teams, community housing providers, and impact organisations in Queensland’s 2026 context.

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By the end of this session, participants will understand how policy, partnerships, and professional practice converge to overcome systemic barriers, creating integrated, client-centred housing solutions that improve stability, inclusion, and social outcomes across the state.

1.00pm - 1.35pm 

Unlocking Housing Options: Rooming Accommodation and Impact Housing in Queensland 2026

In 2026, Queensland’s housing system continues to evolve, with rooming accommodation emerging as a key component of social and affordable housing strategies.

This session will explore how regulatory updates, planning exemptions, and streamlined pathways are creating new opportunities for impact housing providers, community housing organisations, and support services to deliver safe, accessible, and sustainable homes for vulnerable populations.

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Key focus areas include:

• Regulatory and Planning Updates: Understanding the 2025–26 Rooming Accommodation Regulation and planning provisions, including the extension of small-scale rooming accommodation pathways until December 2026, and what this means for operational compliance.

• Integrating Rooming Accommodation into Impact Housing Portfolios: How community housing providers and impact investors can leverage rooming accommodation as part of broader social housing initiatives, providing flexible, cost-effective options for individuals facing homelessness, DFV, or other vulnerabilities.

• Supporting Tenancy Sustainability: The role of wrap-around support, social work interventions, and coordinated service delivery in ensuring rooming accommodation tenants achieve long-term stability, wellbeing, and community inclusion.

• Regional and Urban Opportunities: Case studies highlighting how rooming accommodation can accelerate housing delivery in both metropolitan and regional Queensland, including partnerships with developers, CHPs, and local councils.

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Attendees will gain:

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• Clear insights into the latest 2026 policy and planning settings affecting rooming accommodation in Queensland.

• Practical strategies to integrate rooming accommodation into impact housing projects while maintaining compliance and tenant support.

• Examples of successful collaborations between government, community housing providers, and social support organisations.

• A deeper understanding of how flexible, small-scale accommodation models can expand housing supply and meet the needs of diverse vulnerable populations.

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By the end of this session, delegates will understand how rooming accommodation can be a strategic lever for impact housing delivery in Queensland — enabling faster, innovative, and inclusive housing solutions for people experiencing housing vulnerability, while aligning with state-wide reform priorities.

1.40pm - 2.05pm 

Supporting Young Queenslanders: Early Intervention and Housing Pathways for Independence

Young people transitioning to adulthood face unique housing challenges that can affect education, employment and wellbeing.

Queensland’s Housing Pathways for Young People framework expands access to youth‑specific supports such as rental security subsidies, supported tenancies initiatives, and targeted homelessness services.

This presentation will showcase the role of social work in delivering early intervention, connecting young clients with accommodation options, tenancy sustainment supports, and tailored services that promote long‑term housing success and social participation

Attendees will gain understanding of how coordinated efforts help at‑risk youth navigate transitions from care and crisis into independence.

2.05pm - 2.35pm 

Coordinated Housing Support for Women and Children experiencing Domestic Violence in Queensland

In 2026, Queensland is leading the way in integrated, client-centred housing responses for women and children fleeing domestic and family violence (DFV).

Recognising that safe, secure housing is critical to recovery and long-term stability, the state has introduced innovative initiatives to strengthen specialist housing support and improve access to medium- and long-term accommodation.

This session will explore coordinated DFV housing support services, highlighting two key programs:

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Housing Connectors Pilot Program: Specialist workers embedded within DFV and housing services in Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Toowoomba, and other key regions. These connectors help women and children navigate housing pathways, providing tailored referrals and support to access stable, safe accommodation.

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DFV Rent Assist Brokerage Grants Program: Targeted funding for specialist DFV providers to secure or maintain housing for women and children, including paying rental bonds, arrears, or urgent costs that may otherwise block tenancy.

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Attendees will gain insight into how these integrated approaches are bridging the gap between crisis response and long-term housing stability, ensuring women and children have access to safe homes and supportive networks. The presentation will highlight best-practice models, regional implementation strategies, and outcomes demonstrating how coordinated services enhance safety, tenancy sustainability, and community reintegration.

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By the end of this session, Delegates will understand how Queensland’s 2026 DFV housing initiatives are shaping an evidence-informed, partnership-driven approach, where housing, support services, and community networks converge to protect vulnerable families and enable long-term recovery.

2.35pm - 2.50pm 

Break 

2.50pm - 3.20pm 

Housing Support and Reintegration for People Exiting Prison in Queensland: Policy, Practice & Pathways

Queensland faces a pressing challenge: ensuring that people exiting correctional centres have stable, supported housing as a foundation for successful reintegration into community life.

With thousands of Queenslanders on social housing waitlists and homelessness increasing, access to appropriate accommodation upon release is both a justice and housing systems priority.

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This presentation will examine the latest Queensland‑based housing support and reintegration initiatives, including:

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• Queensland Corrective Services’ reintegration supports, such as the Community Re‑Entry Support Service, Women’s Reintegration Service, and the Post‑Release Supported Accommodation (PRSA) Program that assist eligible men and women with transitional housing and support to secure longer‑term accommodation.

• Community‑based reintegration services, including ACSO’s state‑wide reintegration services that help people transition from custody through case management, community connection, and housing support.

• Non‑government supported accommodation models, such as St Vincent de Paul Queensland’s post‑release supported housing for people on parole across regional locations, which focus on practical support, skills development, and connection to services.

• Early linkage pathways, where re‑entry planning and housing applications begin prior to release through partnerships between Queensland Corrective Services, re‑entry teams, and housing services, ensuring people have a place to go upon release.

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The session will place these programs within the broader context of Queensland’s housing and homelessness policy environment, noting substantial recent government investment in homelessness services and the ongoing social housing shortage that affects people exiting prison as a high‑needs cohort.

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Attendees will gain insight into how coordinated pre‑ and post‑release housing planning, supported accommodation pathways, and cross‑sector partnerships are being used to reduce homelessness and recidivism in Queensland — and what still needs to be strengthened to ensure better long‑term outcomes for individuals and communities.

3.20pm - 4.00pm 

From Hospital to Home: Social Work and Community Housing Collaboration to Improve Discharge and Prevent Homelessness in Queensland

In 2026, Queensland is emphasising the critical role of social work in bridging hospital discharge and secure housing outcomes, recognising that effective transitions from acute care to community living can significantly reduce homelessness, improve health outcomes, and enhance long‑term wellbeing.

Hospitals are increasingly identifying patients with housing vulnerabilities — including people with disability, older adults, and those with mental health needs — and collaborating with community housing and support sectors to prevent discharge into homelessness or unstable accommodation.

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This session will examine the coordinated pathways being developed between hospital social work teams and community housing systems in Queensland, including initiatives designed to streamline the transition from inpatient care to stable homes:

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• Hospital‑linked discharge coordination: Queensland Health’s Long‑Stay Rapid Response program embeds long‑stay coordinators across multiple Hospital and Health Services to support medically ready patients with disability into suitable community accommodation, addressing housing barriers early in the discharge planning process.

• Integrated social work referrals and navigation: Social workers in emergency departments and wards (such as the Homefront outreach model) identify patients experiencing or at risk of homelessness and link them with tailored housing and support services, working with partners such as Micah Projects and Queensland Health.

• Community housing connections: By partnering with registered community housing providers and homelessness services, discharge planning aims to secure medium‑ and long‑term housing solutions with supports that extend beyond traditional clinical care.

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Attendees will gain insight into how social work practice is evolving to operate at the intersection of health, housing and community support systems, demonstrating the importance of integrated planning, early housing assessment and cross‑sector collaboration

. This session will highlight evidence‑informed strategies that prevent hospital readmissions, reduce pressures on health and social systems, and improve quality of life by ensuring people leave hospital into safe, appropriate and sustainable housing settings.

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By the end of the presentation, Delegates will understand how policy, service design and collaborative practice converge to support people transitioning from hospital to home — reinforcing the role of social work as a key connector between acute care, community housing and long‑term stability in Queensland’s 2026 impact housing landscape.

4.00pm - 4.30pm 

Audience Q & and Panel 

4.30pm - 6.00pm 

Networking and Depart