The housing is flat-pack, economical and the steel frame and roof are easy to erect quickly. Connection to services and fit out takes a little longer, but it is anticipated that 15-20 houses could be built in a few months once the land and appropriate approvals have been obtained. Residents would have secure and affordable housing, with support, until more permanent options become available to them.

Knowing that this form of manufactured housing is unknown and untried in the Australian context, we have built two display units, one with one bedroom and one with two bedrooms, on the property of the Caloundra Salvation Army. The units are located temporarily on this property, are not connected to services, and will not have residents living in them. They are a "proof of concept”, and we hope will attract interest from all levels of government, from potential donors and also referral agencies.

Funding for the units has come from several local churches, supportive individuals and two grants from the Sunshine Coast Council. The Salvation Army has loaned furniture for the duration of the display. Many, many volunteer hours have gone into the construction and fit out of the units. They will be dismantled and reassembled elsewhere to form the first two houses in our community.

The rationale behind our project is that a caring community needs to support those more vulnerable and give a helping hand up where possible. We know that the issues surrounding homelessness are varied and complex, but that the first and most vital component to recovery from such trauma is safe and secure housing. 

The second major feature of our vision is the matching of each resident with a community mentor, who will support and be someone who walks alongside them in order to achieve their goals. Such friendship and encouragement can be significant in reducing the stress of navigating various government entities in the search for housing security.

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