Matthew’s Story

An ATAR of 97, guaranteed entry into an accelerated degree at a local sandstone university, and a spot in a semi-professional orchestra. You might be lulled into thinking Matthew’s trajectory into 2026 has been smooth sailing. Quietly confident and easily sharing a joke, Matthew shares how this wasn’t the case Read more

Amy’s Story

“I am definitely most proud of finishing some of my goals while having somewhere stable to live. Residents, family, the workers … everyone says that they can see a positive change in me. It feels a little bit good in the heart, just a little bit.” Amy, a single mum Read more

Collage of Ryu's artwork.

Ryu’s Story

“If there’s something you want to do, do it today. You never know when your life will change in an instant, like mine did.” Ryu, 22. Here on a working holiday visa from Japan, Ryu was experiencing working life on a farm in the Lockyer Valley region, when the unexpected Read more

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Meet the amazing Lyn!

After over four years of housing insecurity and experiencing homelessness, this year Lyn has secured a home via the Department of Housing and Public Works. In this video, Lyn generously shares her story with us, outlining the complex and challenging experience of sleeping rough. She explains what it is like Read more