10 News First: Empty Houses Available To Homeless

Jan 17, 2023

“My children and I became homeless due to the real-estate raising the rent so high I couldn’t pay it, but when I said I could find a way to afford it, they then changed their minds stating they were doing renovations instead and needed us to leave to do it. This was back in May with a week’s notice,” said Sophie.

In an innovative response to the housing crisis, Brisbane Youth Service (BYS) has partnered with the Brisbane City Council (BCC) to use vacant properties designated for future Council development for young people, and young families, experiencing homelessness.

Watch the full story on 10 News First, highlighting how this partnership helped Sophie and her young family into their new home: