A conversation with Paul Hey about his vision to transform an old Paint Factory site into a creative arts hub in Yeronga We see a lot of developments locally, named to reflect our community or the purpose of the building they replaced. For example, in West End, the location of the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra building…
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From homelessness to security: Danny’s story of hope and resilience.
Before he found a permanent home at Brisbane Common Ground (Common Ground), Danny had endured the harsh realities of homelessness and living in overcrowded boarding houses. The daily challenges of cold nights, hunger, and a lack of stability were all too familiar to him. “It was a nightmare”, Danny told me. I met with Danny…
Common Ground Queensland’s CEO urges expansion of proven model after a decade of impact.
Sue Pope, CEO of Common Ground Queensland (CGQ), and her staff are at the frontline of the current affordable housing crisis. They work within a model that has proven outcomes but which, after ten years, is still unique in Brisbane. Before taking on the CEO role at Common Ground Queensland, Sue Pope spent 25…