HomeFind Pilot to Support Redcliffe Women Facing Homelessness

In Redcliffe, a new approach to supporting women facing homelessness is preparing to take shape. The HomeFind pilot, led by community organisation Encircle, is designed to offer more than a temporary bed. It aims to provide stability, dignity and a pathway to long-term housing.

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Encircle, which operates neighbourhood centres in Lawnton, Kallangur, and Redcliffe, has long been at the frontline of the housing crisis. Its staff and volunteers regularly see women over 55 struggling with insecure accommodation, forced to rely on short-term motel rooms or emergency placements. HomeFind seeks to bridge the gap between crisis shelters and permanent housing by creating four dedicated homes in the Moreton Bay region.

For up to 90 days, women will be able to live in a supportive environment while Encircle works with them to secure safe, permanent housing. Wraparound services will provide practical and emotional support, helping residents stabilise their lives during a difficult transition. Referrals will come through the Homeless Outreach Access Program, ensuring help reaches those most in need.

Redcliffe is already home to a network of community support. The recently opened Peninsula Support Hub, a $6.7 million facility, has brought together services such as The Breakfast Club and the Salvation Army under one roof. With HomeFind in the pipeline, the suburb is set to strengthen its role as a central point for addressing homelessness in the region.

While housing shortages remain a pressing challenge across Moreton Bay, the pilot offers a new model of care. By focusing on women, who make up a significant portion of the local homeless population, the program highlights a vulnerable group often left behind in mainstream solutions.

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For Redcliffe residents, the project represents more than bricks and mortar. It is a community-led step towards tackling homelessness with compassion and practicality, ensuring women in crisis have not only a place to stay but a chance to rebuild.

Published 25-August-2025