Tenants Queensland in Spring Hill, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

Tenants Queensland

Locality: Spring Hill, Queensland, Australia

Phone: For tenancy advice call 1300 744 263 (in Qld)

Address: Level 1, 87 Wickham Terrace 4000 Spring Hill, QLD, Australia

Website: http://tenantsqld.org.au

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25.01.2022 Calling all hairdressers, barbers, beauty therapists Free Heart to Heart Suicide Prevention & DV Awareness Training! This free training is aimed at professio...nals who have heart to heart conversations with their clients. It’s perfect for hairdressers, beauticians and massage therapists, etc. Learn how to: Identify someone at risk of suicide Talk to those experiencing suicidal thoughts Have supportive conversations about domestic violence; and Know where to direct people to access help. Grapevine Group - Mackay Region Suicide Prevention and Mackay Women’s Services are working in partnership, proudly supported by the Ergon Energy Network. You can read more about Heart to Heart training at www.grapevinegroup.org.au/heart-to-heart/ or on the attached flyers. Places are limited. Book today at www.grapevinegroup.org.au/bookings/ Free Heart to Heart Training: Monday, November 16 9am to 1pm VENUE: Mackay Women's Centre, Shakespeare Street, Mackay

25.01.2022 It's quite a long quote, but in this Human Rights Month, it's worth the time to reflect on Eleanor Roosevelt's thoughts from 1958 on human rights and their place in the world.

25.01.2022 ....if you're in Brisbane and need a little support, read the message below. Thanks for helping our communities Hope on Boundary Café

24.01.2022 If you have been struggling to pay your rent since the eviction moratorium ended, make sure that you seek assistance from a financial counsellor as early as possible. There are lots of free options available at Financial Counsellor's Association of Queensland https://www.abc.net.au//jobkeeper-jobseeker-sees-/12843610

23.01.2022 More amazing news out of Victoria, with today's announcement of new minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties. We really need the Queensland Government to follow suit. What do you think Leeanne Enoch MP and Annastacia Palaszczuk MP ? http://rebrand.ly/qosnq

22.01.2022 We had a great day yesterday with our partners Community Plus+ Yeronga Community Centre at Wynnum Community Connect, celebrating Social Inclusion Week. The event was put on by Safe by the Bay - Wynnum Community Meals and was a wonderful chance to engage with the local community.

21.01.2022 Did you know that the State Government has lots of tools available to assist renters, including financial assistance through Bond Loans and Rental Grants, and RentConnect which provides assistance to find and apply for a property? You can find out more about these and other tools at http://rebrand.ly/q9s89aj

21.01.2022 First time renters - this video is for you! A little while ago the First Time Renters Project created a video that provides a great overview for young people thinking of venturing into renting for the first time. It features interviews with others who have taken the plunge, as well as handy tips on what you need to do to secure and maintain your first rental. Share with all your friends - it's a great resource. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0b1Mb3-nTw... Queensland Youth Housing Coalition Community Living Association Youth Advocacy Centre

21.01.2022 Join the Queensland Government’s 2020 White Ribbon Day event at 12.30pm on Friday 20 November and learn how you can be a catalyst for change in your workplace, in your neighborhood, and for your local clubs and community. We can all play a part in ending domestic and family violence. Register now http://rebrand.ly/u67tb

19.01.2022 Some fascinating insights into share houses in the age of COVID from News Breakfast. What have your experiences been like? https://www.abc.net.au//share-house-accommodation/12806264

18.01.2022 Because we know that tenancy problems don't always respect the holiday season, we're open today, tomorrow and Thursday (Dec 31) from 9am-5pm. In fact, we're open ALL business days that are not public holidays! Call us on 1300 744263 if you need tenancy advice.

18.01.2022 Today is Raise the Rate National Day of Action. Raise The Rate For Good has a vision to ensure everyone can cover the basics by fixing our income support safety net - people cannot live on $40 a day. You can play your part to help drive home the message that the proposed cuts to supports will jeopardise the ability of those doing it tough, to keep a roof over their heads. Sign up here http://rebrand.ly/1yxuf and follow the suggestions for actions to take today!

17.01.2022 Rents are becoming unaffordable in many regional centres. Are you struggling to find a suitable rental at the right price? https://www.domain.com.au//rents-fall-but-are-still-unaff/

17.01.2022 Although a happy time for a lot people, there will be some who struggle at this time of year. If you feel that you need support over the holiday period, the team at Community Door have put together this list of organisations you can turn to.

16.01.2022 Here's hoping that the new year brings everyone much joy, and importantly, safe and secure homes for all.

16.01.2022 We want to congratulate the Vic gov on their announcement yesterday to deliver 12,000 social housing properties over the next 4 years. The absence of leadership from the Commonwealth government on this issue is devastating. Why aren't we seeing a countrywide stimulus package aimed at delivery social housing, creating jobs and homes? https://www.abc.net.au//victorian-government-anno/12884962

15.01.2022 A nice story about housing organisation Coast2Bay Housing Group helping a family of 3 to find an affordable rental home on the Sunshine Coast, just in time! http://rebrand.ly/ricbzmu

15.01.2022 With the number of available rental properties continuing to shrink across the state, we will find more people needing to turn to community organisations for assistance in order to keep a roof over their heads! https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au//can-t-rent-a-footlocker-

14.01.2022 Just over 5 years ago, Leeanne Enoch MP announced the restoration of tenancy advice and advocacy services in Queensland. We congratulate the Minister on the announcement of her new role as Minister for Communities and Housing, Minister for Digital Economy and Minister for the Arts, and look forward to working together on making renting fair in Queensland.

14.01.2022 We are celebrating NAIDOC Week at Tenants Queensland this week. Did you know that we have a whole series of Indigenous Tenancy Fact Sheets and Videos? You can find them here: http://rebrand.ly/m8a63

14.01.2022 No, this isn't a piece of modern art! As a nurse this tenant was acutely aware of the respiratory health risks she faced living in a mould infested unit. After multiple emails to the agent, the tenant breached her lessor and finally had to terminate her tenancy when her lessor failed to do repairs to address the mould issue. This is why the #makerentingfairqld campaign is so important - we want basic standards enforced for all rental homes. Have you experienced anything like this photo?

12.01.2022 At last week's TQ AGM, one of our Advice Workers, Amy, gave the audience an overview of the challenges of providing up-to-date and effective advice to tenants during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. During a period of such significant and rapid change, Amy and the rest of the TQ team provided an outstanding service, and we thank them for it!

10.01.2022 With the election now out of the way, it is time for the state government to get real about tenancy law reforms. What do you think? http://rebrand.ly/bmaxj

10.01.2022 Tenants Queensland CEO, Penny Carr, spoke with ABC Sunshine Coast this morning about how difficult it is proving to find suitable rental properties. We have heard of up to 85 applications being made for a single rental property! https://www.abc.net.au//sunshine-coast-rental-dem/12894810

10.01.2022 Interstate migration to places like the Sunshine Coast is leading to renters applying for properties sight unseen, and difficulties in finding appropriate schooling options for children. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au//covid-19-the-catalyst-fo

10.01.2022 Newly released data shows over 47,000 people on the waiting list for social housing at June 2020 - a 24% increase on the same snapshot in 2019! https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au//privacy-blamed-for-delay

08.01.2022 With International Human Rights Day on tomorrow it's interesting to note that there is no right to housing under the Human Rights Act. However it is heartening to see the Queensland Human Rights Commission engaging with housing providers on implementing the Act.

05.01.2022 Unfortunately with very few rental options available, some people in Hervey Bay have had to resort to starting a mini ‘tent city’ near the community centre. Community organisations are aware of the situation and are working with the government on solutions, and looking at other options that might be available.

02.01.2022 Brigid Delaney writes in the The Guardian on the pandemic having no impact on the lack of affordable housing - in fact quite the opposite has occurred. http://rebrand.ly/z6oad26

01.01.2022 Channel 7 followed up on our earlier post about the mini 'tent city' in Hervey Bay.