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Assist with social housing

The Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy provides a range of housing services for Queenslanders, including children who are in need of protection and their family.

A child in need of protection

As outlined in the Child Protection Act 1999, section 10 read more

subject to in-home intervention includes:

 

  • a child at risk of being removed from their family
  • an unborn child at risk of being removed from their parents following birth
  • a child (currently living with an approved foster or kinship carer) who is returning to live with their family.

Where support is required for housing services for a child and their family:

Upon receipt of Part A, the Housing Service Centre will:

After receiving Part B:

  • contact the Housing Service Centre to arrange a meeting to discuss the referral
  • involve the applicant whose housing need is being met
  • develop a Joint action plan with the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy to determine what form of housing assistance is required and to ensure all parties understand their commitment
  • ensure the joint action plan is signed by the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy and Child Safety
  • place a signed copy of the joint action plan on the relevant client file.

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