Redcliffe will host a free community event aimed at supporting people experiencing homelessness or housing distress through access to local services and resources.
Annual Initiative Targets Homelessness
Reconnect 2025, a homelessness support event coordinated by the Moreton Bay Housing and Homelessness Network, will take place at the Redcliffe Hockey Fields on Thursday, 12 June from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is open to all individuals and families facing housing insecurity in the Moreton Bay region.
Broad Range of Services On-Site
More than 30 organisations, including government, non-government, business, community, and volunteer groups, are expected to attend. These providers will offer free information, referrals, and resources related to housing, health, family services, and emergency relief.
Attendees will have access to a range of free services such as health checks, vaccines, haircuts, food, coffee, toiletries, clothing, and bedding supplies. A barbecue and live music are also planned as part of the event’s program.
Growing Demand for Support in the Region
Encircle Community Services, a major event partner, reports growing demand for outreach support. Its Homeless Outreach Access Team is currently working with 396 client groups, while 866 more await assistance. Nearly half of those waiting are female. The team conducts regular joint outreach with the Department of Housing’s Critical Response Team and independent outreach in known hotspots across the region.
Opportunity for Service Provider Collaboration
Reconnect 2025 also serves as a networking platform for service providers to strengthen their understanding of the regional support landscape. The event helps providers identify referral pathways and improve coordination in responding to homelessness and housing-related challenges.
Event Supported by Community and Government Stakeholders
The event is backed by Encircle Community Services, City of Moreton Bay, Workforce Australia, Redcliffe Hockey Club, and The Breakfast Club Redcliffe. It is also supported by the Queensland Government.
Published 5-June-2025
