Q Shelter CEO and Leaders' Forum with Community and Sector Networking Event

You're invited to connect with your housing and homelessness colleagues and cross-industry partners in an iconic Brisbane City Hall location over two event opportunities...

Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm canapes with beverages included

All are welcome to engage with state-wide regional representatives along with people working across diverse sectors. This event will be valuable for:

• Local & state government representatives
• State departments and agencies
• Housing and homelessness, as well as wider sector professionals
• Other peak and industry bodies from across the housing system
• Interested parties from the community & people with lived experience

Join us for a chance to connect, develop your networks, and hear about progress from your peers and colleagues. Q Shelter will share some learnings, milestones and progress following their Innovate RAP launch from early 2026 and live music will set the scene. Hon. Sam O’Connor MP Minister for Housing and Public Works, and Minister for Youth will give an address.

Tickets:

Member of Q Shelter or ATSI Housing QLD $85

Non Members $125

People with experience of living in social or affordable housing, homelessness, or housing need (please contact us for the code to register) FREE

Time: 12:00 - 3:30pm

Attended by multiple peak organisations, community sector, government and private sector stakeholders, our featured speakers will address housing and homelessness themes with a focus on local government.

• The Right Honourable Cr Adrian Schrinner, Lord Mayor of Brisbane
• Eliza Owen: Housing Market Analyst
• Jackson Hills: CEO, National Shelter
• Riye Arai-Coupe: Founder and MD, Bluebird Property
• Dr Tanya Bell: Q Shelter President, CEO Footprints Community
• Fiona Caniglia: Q Shelter CEO

Member of Q Shelter or ATSI Housing QLD $120

Non Members $195

People with experience of living in social or affordable housing, homelessness, or housing need (please contact us for the code to register) $10.00

• All ticket prices exclude gst
• Discounts apply for more than five tickets - Learn more in the FAQ section below
• Pay by invoice option is available at checkout
• Accessibility and inclusion are very important to us. Please let us know what you need to participate in this event through the registration process
• If you need an Auslan interpreter, please email [email protected] 7 working days before the event

Both events will be held at Brisbane City Hall, 65 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City.

This iconic building is located next to King George Square in Brisbane's centre with main entrances on both Adelaide and Ann Streets.

The King George Square Car Park across the road from City Hall has two entry points:

• 100 Adelaide St Brisbane (entry only)
• 87 Roma Street Brisbane (entry and exit)

Please contact the Q Shelter Events Team on [email protected] if you are experiencing any barriers for registering.

Contact us regarding sponsorship and partnership opportunities.

Our CEO and Senior Leaders' Lunch and Forum is again generously supported by . Bluebird is a leading consultancy specialising in strategic advisory, development, and project management services. Bluebird proudly work with leading community housing providers, developers, governments and financiers to unlock much needed housing supply for Queensland.

Our Palladium sponsors are

, a privately owned QLD construction company and an industry leader in the social and affordable housing sector. Bedford offer professional advice on all areas of construction and are accredited with the Australian Federal Government Work Health and Safety Scheme. If a successful building project forms part of your business strategy - please contact them.

is one of Australia’s fastest growing law firms, providing comprehensive and commercial solutions throughout the entire housing lifecycle and with expertise in community housing, build to rent and specialist disability accommodation.

Our silver sponsor is , a community of professionals, advocates, and trusted advisors, that unites expertise across the full development cycle to help build stronger and better‑connected communities. Passionate advocates of Housing for All, their work in the affordable housing space is a testament to their commitment to leading positive, impactful, and lasting change – a purpose that greatly aligns with Q Shelter's mission to improve housing outcomes for Queenslanders.

Our Community and Sector Networking event is proudly sponsored by , a Tier 2 nationally registered Community Housing Provider and PBI charity established in 1993. Inspired by the way mangrove trees grow stronger through connection, Mangrove Housing works collaboratively to provide affordable homes and personalised support that helps people build stability and reach their goals.

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