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Cairns Youth Foyer - Property Tenancy Management and Specialist Homelessness Services
🏠 Tender Overview: Cairns Youth Foyer Initiative The Department of Housing and Public Works (Queensland) is seeking qualified service providers for the new Cairns Youth Foyer, a flagship project under the state's 20-year Housing Plan. This initiative aims to provide safe, stable housing and comprehensive support for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25. 🎯…
Key facts
- Buyer
- Department of Housing and Public Works
- Location
- 111 George St, Brisbane City, Queensland 4000, Australia
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- 19 Feb 2026
- Closed
- 16 Apr 2026
- Decision
- 15 Jul 2026
- Categories
- Community & Social Services
Summary and scope
INVITATION TO OFFER: CAIRNS YOUTH FOYER INITIATIVE The Queensland Government is committed to addressing housing insecurity among young people as part of its 20-year Housing Plan. A key initiative under this plan is the development of eight new Youth Foyers across Queensland, with the first being established in Cairns.The Cairns Youth Foyer is currently under construction at 1 Patience Street, Manoora, and is expected to be ready to house its first young tenants in 2026–27.Youth foyers provide safe and stable housing for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25, alongside comprehensive support services to help them pursue education, secure employment, and transition to independent living.The Cairns Youth Foyer will feature 40 self-contained accommodation units and shared facilities, including a communal kitchen, indoor common area, flexible outdoor space, office and reception areas, interview and training rooms, and off-street parking.
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