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A new purpose-built facility has officially opened in Redcliffe to support people experiencing homelessness through meal services, case management, and essential care.
Years in the Making
The Peninsula Support Hub in Redcliffe opened on 28 July 2025, following more than 15 years of advocacy for a dedicated support facility. The project was accelerated in late 2023 due to a rising number of people sleeping rough across the region. Construction began in June 2024.
Jointly Funded and Community-Focused
The $6.7 million facility was jointly funded through a $3.7 million contribution from the City of Moreton Bay and a $3 million allocation from the South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program. The site is located at the corner of Portwood Street and Oxley Avenue in Redcliffe and is now home to The Breakfast Club Redcliffe and The Salvation Army.
The hub provides a range of wrap-around services including case management, housing referrals, meal services, laundry and shower facilities, and social support. It has been designed in close consultation with its tenants to meet operational needs and better serve the community.
Operational Details and Services
The Breakfast Club will operate on-site with the following schedule:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday: Drop-in support from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Salvation Army will begin service delivery on 7 August 2025, operating from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, with multiple staff members providing on-site support including concierge and case management.
Providing Stability and Dignity
On the first day of service, 35 individuals attended breakfast. The facility aims to provide stability and dignity, offering more than basic necessities by fostering social connection and access to professional help in one central location.
According to the service providers, the new hub will significantly increase their capacity to produce meals and deliver programs. The $1-per-year lease provided by the council allows service organisations to prioritise community outreach over operational overheads.
A Model for Local Solutions
This initiative is considered by local leaders to be among the first of its kind in Queensland, where collaboration across sectors has produced a unified facility for social support. Local officials acknowledged that while this hub addresses immediate needs, broader solutions are still required to meet long-term housing challenges in the area.
Efforts are also underway across 15 suburbs to waive development fees and infrastructure charges for affordable and social housing projects, with additional council-owned land provided to housing organisations.
Published 2-Aug-2025
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