‘Advocacy’ is defined by Housing Queensland as any action that speaks in favour of, recommends, argues for a cause, supports or defends, or pleads on behalf of others.
Housing Queensland advocates on issues important to strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing providers and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland.
We ensure that the voices of our members are heard and that their housing expertise is incorporated into decisions that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland. This housing knowledge provides valuable insights on what works and what doesn’t work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander housing.
Since our establishment in 2021, our independent research and advice has helped shape our advocacy work, from recommendations to strengthen community housing providers to targeted homelessness responses - we will continue to advocate for the removal of housing barriers and for better outcomes.