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Redcliffe To Host New Youth Housing Project For At-Risk Young People

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Redcliffe set to welcome a new youth housing project aimed at helping young people aged 16 to 25 at risk of homelessness. 

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Early Design and Planning

The proposed Moreton Bay Youth Foyer will offer 40 self-contained apartments with 24/7 support, linking stable housing with education and employment opportunities to help young residents build independence.

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The project is in the early design stage, with preliminary plans expected by the end of the year. The Queensland Government purchased the Redcliffe site in 2025 and appointed Brisbane-based Arkhefield to design the development. The foyer replaces earlier proposals in Mango Hill and beside Caboolture TAFE that are no longer proceeding.

Housing Model and Support

Residents will pay approximately 25 percent of their income in rent while participating in education, training, or work. The foyer will provide onsite support to help tenants maintain stable housing, access employment or study opportunities, and develop life skills. 

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The model follows the framework of eight youth foyers being delivered across Queensland under the state’s long-term housing plan.

Community Benefits

Local leaders emphasised the positive impact of the foyer on Redcliffe. The project will complement existing services, including the Peninsula Support Hub, The Breakfast Club, and The Salvation Army, creating a network of support for vulnerable young people. 

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The location provides easy access to public transport, local services, and TAFE facilities.

Next Steps and Considerations

No construction timeline has been announced. The government expects to release detailed preliminary designs before seeking planning approvals. 

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Community feedback and consultation will inform final plans, and eligibility criteria for young people will be confirmed closer to the development stage.

Published 13-October-2025

Early Intervention Programs Expand Youth Support in Redcliffe

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Two new early intervention programs have been introduced in Redcliffe as part of a wider Moreton Bay initiative designed to help at-risk young people through mentoring, case management and life-skills support. The funding aims to reduce youth crime and antisocial behaviour while offering guidance and educational opportunities to vulnerable members of the community.

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Redcliffe Youth Space Leads Local Support

The Redcliffe Area Youth Space has been awarded $300,000 to deliver services for young people aged 12 to 21. The program will provide trauma-informed case management, mentoring, education assistance, employment pathways and pro-social activities. These initiatives are intended to steer local youth away from risky behaviour and towards more positive outcomes.

Another $300,000 has been allocated to the Lutheran Church of Australia (Queensland District) for a program targeting 10 to 17-year-olds who are offending or at risk of entering the youth justice system. The 12-month program will offer tailored case coordination and community engagement to strengthen social and emotional wellbeing.

Both projects form part of a $115 million investment supporting early intervention programs across Queensland.

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Long-Term Commitment to Redcliffe Youth

The Redcliffe Area Youth Space has been operating for more than two decades, assisting young people and families across the Moreton Bay region. Established through community collaboration beginning in 1999, it became an incorporated entity in 2002. By September 2005, further development was supported by funding from the former Redcliffe City Council and the State Government.

Today, the organisation focuses on helping young people affected by trauma, poverty and oppression. It provides programs aimed at improving education, social inclusion, work skills and community engagement.

Youth Housing Support Strengthens the Network

On 8 October 2025, it was confirmed that the City of Moreton Bay’s first Youth Foyer will be built in Redcliffe. The facility will include 40 supported accommodation units for young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Residents will contribute 25 per cent of their income and typically stay for around 18 months while accessing wraparound support to complete education and transition into work or long-term housing.

This new housing service complements the local network of youth support facilities, including the $6.7 million Peninsula Support Hub. Together with the early intervention programs, the Youth Foyer strengthens Redcliffe’s role as a hub for coordinated youth support and prevention services.

The Youth Space
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Building a Safer and More Inclusive Community

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The combined programs reflect an ongoing effort to address youth challenges in Redcliffe through prevention, stability and empowerment. By aligning community-based initiatives with practical housing support, these services aim to create better opportunities for young people while fostering long-term safety and wellbeing throughout the Moreton Bay region.

Published 1-Oct-2025