Grants to deliver more homes

APPLICATIONS are now open for grants of up to $50,000 to help Queensland’s community housing sector to deliver more social and affordable housing.

The grants will cover the cost of specialist advice and services to eligible Community Housing Providers (CHP), supporting them to build capability to deliver more housing solutions across Queensland.

It builds on a record $5 billion for social and affordable housing, the largest concentrated investment in Queensland’s history, to help deliver 13,500 homes.

The grants are part of Community Housing Futures, a capacity building initiative for the community housing sector being delivered by peak bodies Q Shelter, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Queensland, and the Community Housing Industry Association of Queensland, in partnership with the Palaszczuk Government.

Community Housing Futures offers access to specialist advice, tools and training to help Community Housing Providers to grow and manage larger portfolios of social and affordable housing. This includes supporting Community Housing Providers applying for funding support under the Housing Investment Fund.

Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon said

“We’re taking action on several fronts to put more housing out into the market, we’d like to see more CHP partner with developers, builders, institutional investors and superannuation funds to develop, finance and operate social and affordable housing across Queensland.”

“By partnering with Queensland’s three peak community housing bodies to build these resources, tools and programs, we’re confident that community housing organisations in Queensland will benefit, as will thousands of their tenants.”

Q Shelter’s Executive Director Fiona Caniglia said “While Q Shelter has been supporting the sector for over 35 years, the challenges facing housing and homelessness services have never been greater.”

She added “building more social and affordable homes is critically important right now—but we need to grow our CHP sector to deliver and manage that housing stock and to provide the many other support services so often needed by tenants.”

Community Housing Industry Association of Queensland Executive Officer Annemaree Callander said “the Community Housing Industry in Queensland has a vital role to play in responding to current and future housing demand.”

“The Community Housing Futures Program will help community housing organisations deliver increased supply of social and affordable housing, and most importantly create homes for people in need.”

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Queensland CEO Neil Willmett agreed that the CHP grants would offer First Nations’ led organisations new opportunities to strengthen and grow. “So many people facing homelessness and housing stress were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” said Mr. Willmett.

The Queensland Government’s $2 billion Housing Investment Fund provides subsidies, one-off capital grants and other support to encourage Community Housing Providers, developers, builders, tenancy managers, institutional investors and superannuation funds to partner to develop, finance and operate social and affordable housing across Queensland.

For more detail on the Community Housing Futures Program grants is available at https://www.communityhousingfutures. org.au/

Welcomes you each Saturday at 27 Maleny Street

9:30am - All Age Bible Study Hour

(Includes Children and Youth programs) 11:00am - Worship Service

First Saturday of the monthCommunity Lunch

Contact p: 0424 901 301 f: @LandsboroughChurch w: landsborough.org

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY CALVARY CONGREGATION

You are most WELCOME to join us 9.00am each Sunday

Reed Street, Glasshouse Mtns (next to RSL) Sunday School, Women’s Fellowship, Bible Study

Contact: 5439 9341 or 5496 9671 www.glasshousemountains.lutheran.org.au

Catholic Weekend Masses

Saturday 5pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough

Sunday 9am: 45 Cedar Street, Maleny Ph: 5430 9390 9am to 1pm Mon-Fri www.caloundracatholicparish.net

29 Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah

Come and worship with us

Beerwah – Sunday 8.30am

Peachester Community Church –last Sunday of the month 5.30pm

Minister: Rev Dr Elizabeth Nolan

Ph. 0448 358 774 Email: churchgcuc@gmail.com

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Arise Youth: Fri 7pm (grade: 7-12 | term time) E: wecare@cotr.org.au W: churchontherise.org.au

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Thursday through to Monday 10am-4pm Bible Expo Open 10am-4pm Puppets & acoustic praise &

Club Glasshouse Kids Bingo

Time: Wednesday June 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Where: 6 Gardner Street, Glass House Mountains

Jun 28

Info: Looking for something to do with the children over the Winter holidays? Join us on Wednesday June 28 for Kids Bingo! $5 per child, prizes to be won, morning tea provided. Book by Tuesday June 27.

Adult supervision required, please let the team know of any dietary requirements prior to event, by clicking ‘going’ on this event does not secure your spot please call us to book on 5436 5000.

The Tent of Promise

Time: Thursday June 29 to Monday July 3, 10am-4pm and 6.30pm

Where: Maple Street, Maleny (next to Maleny Realty)

Peachester History Committee celebrates 25 years

Time: Sunday July 2, 11am

Where: Peachester Community Hall

Jul 2

Yandina Country Music

Time: Sunday July 16, 12noon

Where: 24 Steggalls Rd, Yandina

Jul 16

Jun/Jul 29-3

Info: A combined churches event sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with demonstration of the Holy Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power. 10am-4pm Bible Expo open, as well as puppets, acoustic praise and worship throughout. 6.30pm Healing and Revival Meeting. All Welcome. For more information email admin@tentofpromise.org.

Emergency Services Day

Time: Saturday July 1, 10am-1pm

Where: Mooloolah Public Hall, 42 Bray Rd, Mooloolah

Jul 1

Info: A great time for the little kids and big kids to come and visit all the emergency service providers and learn more about their vehicles. QLD Ambulance Service will be offering CPR skills and every hour Mooloolah Fire & Rescue will be demonstrating a kitchen fire. BBQ and Barista coffee cart on site selling food and drinks.

Beerburrum Country Market & Car Boot Sale

Time: Saturday July 1, 8am-12pm

Where: Beerburrum School of Arts Hall, Anzac Ave, Beerburrum

Jul 1

Info: Beerburrum Country Market has expanded to include a car boot sale, with stalls and sites available inside and outside. As the location is the hall (which is 105 years old!) this is an all weather event. Come and try making a card, tailored to the seasons for all to enjoy. Like to book a spot then call Patricia on 0430 433 734 or email beerburrumhallpresident@gmail.com

Knitfest Yarn & Fibre Arts Fair

Time: Saturday July 1, 9am-5pm. Sunday July 2, 9am-4pm and Monday July 3, 9am-4pm

Where: Maleny township

Jul

Info: This year’s theme is Wild Women. Yarnbombing, Workshops, Masterclass Monday, Trade stalls as well as a suitcase market, competitions and demonstrations. For more information see the website www.knitfest.com. au, email knitfest@hotmail.com or phone 0417 626 167.

Plant-based Cooking Demonstration and Health Talk

Time: Sunday July 9, 2-4.30pm

Where: Landsborough Adventist Community Centre, 27 Maleny Street, Landsborough

Info: For our July meeting we will celebrate the highlights, friendships, fellowship, and achievements of the past 25 years with old photos and memorabilia to help remember the journey, an anniversary cake, and lunch to share as usual. There will also be an interesting talk by Roz and Ralph from Caloundra Family History group on ‘William Landsborough: Queensland’s Forgotten Explorer,’ and his connections with this district. All welcome on to join us. Visitors welcome (just ‘bring a plate’ for lunch). Enquiries to Helen 5494 9557.

Witta Tennis Kid’s Fun Day

Time: Tuesday July 4, 8am - 12.30pm

Where: 351 Witta Road, Witta

Jul 4

Info: Enjoy Tennis Fun and Games, Mini Round Robyn Tournament. Targets and the Piñata, Homemade Morning Tea, Fruit and Hot Dogs. Cost: $25.00. To register email: mareehooley@gmail.com or text 0437 295 501.

Muzika in Maleny

Time: Thursday July 6, 6.30 to 9.15pm

Where: Maleny RSL, Lawyer St, Maleny

Info: Be entertained with popular country, including more diverse, crowd-pleasing favourites. Enjoy Don and Phil’s harmonies through guest artists The Elderly Brothers! Raffle, door prizes, BYO lunch, free tea and coffee. 24 Steggalls Road. Cost $8.

Sex and the City Quiz

Time: Wednesday July 19, 6pm for a 6.30pm start

Where: Glasshouse Tavern, 10 Reed Street, Glass House Mountains

Jul 19

Info: Heaps of prizes, 2 course dinner and show package - $60. Main meal and show package $45. To book your tickets please call 5493 0933

Festival of Music and Singing

Jul

Queensland Garden Expo

Time: Friday July 7, Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9. 8am to 4pm

Where: Nambour Showgrounds

July 6

Info: This month amongst others it will feature: the outstanding Brisbane-based blind, country rock singer guitarist Steve Sparrow and poet Rose Waters. Contact whitickerm@bigpond.com. https://www.facebook.com/MuzikaMaleny/

Jul 7-9

Info: More than 360 exhibitors including 55 nurseries. 60,000 plants for sale daily. New and exciting workshops Giant organic kitchen garden. Free lectures and demos all day, every day. Free advice from leading gardening experts. Food courts, entertainment and free kids playground. For more information visit www.qldgardenexpo.com.au

The Musos in Beerwah

Time: Tuesday July 11, 6 – 9pm

Where: Beerwah Hotel, 53 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah

Info: A monthly music event (the second Tuesday), featuring our most impressive local musicians and guests from all around. This month will include The Levee which in their repertoire feature the music of acts such as the 70’s icon, Led Zeppelin, and regulars including Deni Chapple and Malcolm Holz playing both originals and covers. Coordinated by the Glasshouse Musos with its great PA sound, each act has a short set, so contact us if you’d like to book a spot. We might be able to squeeze you in if you turn up, but best to book. Contact whitickerm@bigpond.com. https://www.facebook.com/MuzikaMaleny/

Amazing Fungi Exhibition

Time: Saturday 15-Sunday 23 July, 10am-3pm

Where: Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

Info: Maleny Printmakers group are holding an Amazing Fungi Exhibition featuring Jenni Matthews, Jennifer Eurell, Jillian Bergman, Megan Lee, Noela Mills, Karen Shaw, Katie White and Susan Haddock.

Time: Sunday July 23, 1:05pm to begin at 1:55pm

Where: Caloundra Uniting Church, 56c Queen St, Caloundra

Info: The 2023 Festival of Music and Singing, followed by a splendid Welsh afternoon tea, is on the afternoon of July 23 at the Caloundra Uniting Church. See QR code on brochure for booking, can book online until 10am the day of where cash will be accepted at the door. Tickets are $27 for the general public, $25 for WSSC members, per person in groups of 10 and more $25 each. Enquiries to Emrys Jones - emandmo@bigpond.com or Susan James at simplesusans@gmail.com

Outspoken

Time: Wednesday July 26, 6pm for 6.30pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre

Jul 26

Info: Our next Outspoken event is with the remarkable Anna Funder (of Stasiland fame). Her new book, Wifedom, will be released in early July. It’s bound to be quite controversial as, apart from a whole lot of other things, it gives a different picture of George Orwell to that which we are accustomed. Tickets $25 and $18 for students. Bookings https://www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/1065087?eid=1065087&

Charity Pig Races

Time: Saturday July 29, From 1pm onwards

Where: Mooloolah Valley Country Club, 129 Connection Rd, Glenview

Jul 11

Jul 29

Info: Charity Pig Races are back and this year we will be supporting endED. There will be outdoor bars supplied by Heads of Noosa Brewing Co, as well as food trucks and is a family friendly event. The first race starts at 1pm and will have live music till late!

Biennial Quilt show

Time: July 30, 9am to 3pm

Where: Caloundra Arts Centre, 5 North Street, Caloundra

Jul 23 Have

Info: The Caloundra Quilters show will display quilts in all manner of styles, colours, sizes and designs. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite quilt in each of the 3 categories – Large, Small and Challenge Quilts. Member’s handmade craft items will be for sale along with local trader’s tables and a bag raffle. Profits will be donated to the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge. Light refreshments will be available. Entry fee is $5. For information, please contact Deb Ridley on 0410 356 889 or Faye Carr on 0418 716 639.