
HUB Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre has secured grants to develop 3 residential housing complexes, with construction well under way. The senior living units are designed to foster community connection and improve access to local services, centrally located, these homes aim to provide safer, more comfortable living for seniors throughout the Hinchinbrook Shire.
The first release of six one-bedroom units is expected to be completed in August, with another set finalised in October. A further three units will be built in Halifax later this year.
This is a call-out for eligible seniors to apply now.
To qualify, applicants must be Queensland residents with an approved Social Housing Application and meet senior eligibility criteria. The August release focuses on supporting Indigenous seniors to create a culturally safe and connected retirement community. However, the following housing rounds are open to all eligible seniors, with a range of housing options including studio and one or two-bedroom units to suit different lifestyles.
This initiative is about more than just housing. It’s about bringing people out of isolation, improving access to care and services, and creating small, supportive living communities where seniors can thrive.
To check eligibility and apply for social housing assistance, visit the QLD Gov website, scan the QR code, or speak to the helpful staff at the HUB.
Applicants must meet certain criteria, including citizenship or residency, income and asset limits, and demonstrate a need for secure and suitable housing. Meeting these requirements doesn’t guarantee a home, but it does ensure you're included in future planning and support.
The HUB is encouraging all eligible seniors to apply for these units, even if you’re not sure yet as this helps demonstrate demand and support future community housing projects.
Need help applying? Speak directly with the Department of Housing this Thursday between 10am and 3pm at the Hub, 52–54 McIlwraith Street, Ingham. For more information, phone (07) 4776 1822
