Churches of Christ Housing Services

💛 Queensland Day – 6 June

Today we celebrate everything that makes Queensland special—but most of all, our people.

What’s one thing you love about your community?

Let’s share what makes this a great place to live 👇

Source: Queensland Day – Celebrate Our State https://qldday.initiatives.qld.gov.au/

Today marks the end of Reconciliation Week, a time of reflection and acknowledgement of both the historical and present-day experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This week, and every week, we consider how we can contribute to a future shaped by understanding, respect, and justice as an expression of our faith in action to show that were "all in".

Scripture reminds us that through Christ, God made reconciliation possible and entrusted us to actively pursue restoration, healing, and unity in our relationships and communities.

“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NIV)

Did you know Churches of Christ can help you age well in your own home, including in our social housing properties?

Churches of Christ offers aged care support packages, which can assist you with things like cleaning, shopping and meals, meaning you can stay independent and comfortable at home with support tailored to your needs now and into the future.

🌐 To learn more, get in contact today to find out how we can support you or someone you love:

Home Care Services | Churches of Christ Our Churches of Christ Home Care services are wide ranging and offer you the highest level of care.

🏠 : for many longer-term social housing residents, the idea of moving to a smaller home can seem overwhelming — but it can also be an opportunity for a safer, more comfortable, and more connected way of living. At our recent downsizer workships, residents said some of the benefits included:

🏡 Living in a home that’s easier to manage
🛁 Enjoying safer, more accessible design
💬 Feeling less isolated and more supported
🌱 Reducing the stress of maintaining a large property
❤️ And for many, rediscovering independence and peace of mind

With the help of residents who have previously downsized from a large home to a unit, we want to help others explore the reality of moving to a smaller home. This is an ongoing project with residents' experiences at the centre — their reservations, what helped, and what they needed to make the process easier.

👀 More downsizer workshops are coming, so keep an eye on this page for dates and details. Got questions or concerns about downsizing? Please share them in the comments so we can bring them to our next workshops 👇

The people who access the social and affordable housing system -- their stories, aspirations and achievements -- reflect the rich diversity of Australian society. As a community housing provider, we’re glad to be able to offer people in need access to a safe, secure and affordable home where they can thrive.

The stable foundation subsidised housing offers has a critical role in building a fair, resilient society. In addition to great personal outcomes like improved health and education levels, the community housing sector also helps create greater workforce and economic participation, and ultimately contributes to strong, interconnected communities.

Whether someone requires housing support for a short period or is in need of assistance over many years, we're incredibly proud to be a meaningful part of our residents' unique journeys and the identities of the communities where we operate.

We believe that our work truly helps create great things for not just the people who call a Churches of Christ place their home, but the wider Queensland community too.

Last Thursday, together with members of the CYF South East Foster and Kinship Care team, community development worker Kasey had the opportunity to join the Logan City Elders for their Mother’s Day morning tea.

We connected with the Elders and community services through food and laughter over a game of country music bingo, while learning more about what is happening in Logan City from Councillor Teresa Lane Div 2 LCC.

☕ : today is International Tea Day?

A cuppa is not just a good way to warm up on chilly autumn mornings, or perfect for pairing with a biscuit – residents say, and we agree, that a good cuppa can be a perfect way to make a new connection.

Whether you're new to the community or your neighbour is, why not reach out and ask to have a cuppa with someone? It might be the start of a wonderful new friendship.

Expressions of interest in our 18-week traineeship are now open!

This paid opportunity is based at Logan and will equip you with the skills and a qualification to help you gain employment in a land care, garden maintenance or outdoor work role.

Interested? Scan the QR code or visit https://ow.ly/Kmna50YYxpz

It’s completely normal to feel a little overwhelmed when life gets chaotic - it's okay to feel exhausted or frustrated, so long as you also remember you’re not alone. 🌿

When you need a listening ear, our chaplaincy team is here to help. Whether you need someone to talk to, someone to pray with, or simply someone who understands the pressures of the times we’re living in, a chaplain is a great person to walk beside you in tough times.🤝💛

Together, our residents, neighbours, staff, and chaplains remind us of something powerful: while we can’t always control the world around us, we can look after one another.

Residents at our Mitchelton and Caloundra sites recently participated in an arty morning, doing collages with Magda. Big thanks for Magda and the Rotary Club for putting on these activities for our residents