Queensland Disability Housing Showcase

Calvin Garrett Strategic Projects Manager

Session Outline

• BHC Creating Liveable Communities – some background

• What type of housing do we provide? • How can you request housing with BHC? • Upcoming Project: Glenalva Terrace, Enoggera

Elderly Parent Carer Innovation Initiative (EPCII)

BHC – Some background

• Not for profit (both public benevolent institution and deductible gift recipient status)

• Currently own and manage around 1300 long-term affordable properties (studios, 1, 2, 3 bedroom and boarding rooms)

• Develop, Own and Manage • Registered as a Tier 1 Community

Housing Provider

How to express interest in BHC’s Core rentals

• Visit a Housing Service Centre (Department of Housing) and apply to be registered on the One Social Housing Register.

• Once you have an approval number, contact BHC

• Not eligible? Contact BHC to discuss other options (NRAS and OPAL)

Caggara House, Mt Gravatt East

Caggara House, Mt Gravatt East

Caggara House, Mt Gravatt East

Glenalva Terrace, Enoggera

• Elderly Parent Carer Innovation Initiative (EPCII) • Partnership with Department of Disability

Services, Department of Housing and BHC • 10 x “Gold Standard” 1 bedroom units • Close to the Enoggera Bus/Rail Interchange • Lift Access and Common Area • Expected completion: Late 2018

Glenalva Terrace, Enoggera *Early Concept Drawing Only

Glenalva Terrace, Enoggera – “Going for Gold”

• QDN Guiding Principles: – Rights – Choice – Inclusion – Control

Glenalva Terrace, Enoggera - Eligibility

• A portion specifically for people with disability registered for assistance on Social Housing Register, cared for by their elderly parents.

• Flexible eligibility; will consider those who show need.

• For people seeking independent living • Seeking “Expressions of Interest” now

Thanks and Contact Us!

Thank you

BHC Creating Liveable Communities Website bhcl.com.au Telephone 3307 3000 Email reception@bhcl.com.au