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Crisafulli Government Delivers on Commitment to Social Housing for First Nations Communities

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The Queensland Government's Crisafulli Government has made significant strides in delivering social housing for remote and discrete First Nations communities, with a commitment to building a place to call home for more Indigenous Queenslanders. The Government has invested $242.2 million in new social housing, residential land lots, and upgrades to existing social housing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Local Government Areas. Seven modular homes are currently being installed in Yarrabah, while a 34-lot residential land subdivision in Napranum will support the delivery of 38 new social homes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Crisafulli Government has invested $242.2 million in new social housing, developing residential land lots, and upgrading existing social housing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Local Government Areas.
  • Construction is underway on 7 social homes in Yarrabah, with 3 or 4 bedrooms, and expected to be completed by the end of the month.
  • A 34-lot residential land subdivision in Napranum will support the delivery of 38 new social homes and the first stages of a 22-lot residential land subdivision in Woorabinda.
  • The Palm Island Home Ownership Scheme, delivered in partnership with the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council, unlocks home ownership pathways in one of Queensland's discrete communities.
  • The Government has a growing pipeline of social and affordable homes, with almost 6,000 in construction or under contract to be delivered.
  • The Crisafulli Government's housing delivery has increased significantly, with 2,000 social and community homes each year by the end of this term, compared to Labor's average of 509 social homes per year.
  • The Government is committed to building new homes and upgrading existing housing in First Nations remote and discrete communities and promoting pathways to improve housing equity and support home ownership.
  • The Crisafulli Government remains committed to delivering a place to call home for more First Nations Queenslanders.

Statistics:

  • $242.2 million invested in new social housing, developing residential land lots, and upgrading existing social housing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Local Government Areas.
  • 7 social homes being constructed in Yarrabah, with 3 or 4 bedrooms.
  • 34-lot residential land subdivision in Napranum will support the delivery of 38 new social homes.
  • Almost 6,000 social and affordable homes in construction or under contract to be delivered.
  • 2,000 social and community homes each year by the end of this term, compared to Labor's average of 509 social homes per year.

Sources:

  • "Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for YouthThe Honourable Sam OConnor New social homes for remote and discrete First Nations communities Crisafulli Government delivers 242.2 million for housing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Local Government Areas." (Source: Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for YouthThe Honourable Sam OConnor)
  • "ENDS MEDIA CONTACT: Caet Young, 0427 939 326" (Source: 2022 Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com))

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