PIF State manager Antoinette Rusby-Perera, PIF CEO Kate Mills, Shaun Bliesner (CTC) and CTC CEO Jason Erbacher cut the ribbon to officially open Haven House Kingaroy on Tuesday (Photo: Ros Heit)

February 5, 2025

Haven House Kingaroy – a housing project which aims to address the housing crisis for at-risk youth in the South Burnett – was officially opened on Tuesday.

The four-bedroom duplex is a joint project by the Property Industry Foundation (PIF) and South Burnett CTC.

Construction began on a vacant block in Haly Street in May last year.

PIF CEO Kate Mills said the property would bring “tangible, positive change to young people in Kingaroy who would otherwise be facing serious and daunting prospects”.

“Our hope is Haven House Kingaroy will help to support young people as they search for permanent and safe housing solutions and explore pathways to pursuing security, education, employment and most importantly, their mental health and wellbeing,” Ms Mills said.

South Burnett CTC CEO Jason Erbacher said the duplex would make a significant difference in the lives of many people.

“The opening of Haven House Kingaroy means that we now have over 200 per cent more capacity to provide safe transitional housing in Kingaroy,” Mr Erbacher said.

“In tandem with CTC’s Malcolm’s Youth Hostel, we can now provide more life-changing assistance to young people who need it most.

“The partnership between ourselves and the Property Industry Foundation has brought about a rarely seen chance for those of us who are passionate about uplifting homeless and at-risk youth to have real impact on the issue.

“We would again like to sincerely thank our construction partner at Homezone Projects and the many people who have taken part in fundraising initiatives for this development.”

Haven House Kingaroy will be operated by South Burnett CTC’s Specialist Homelessness Service and will provide a safe haven for an estimated eight at-risk young people every year.

This service also provides one-on-one support and case management to young people, with the goal of empowering them to learn important life skills.

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PIF CEO Kate Mills and South Burnett CTC CEO Jason Erbacher … Haven House Kingaroy is a joint project of the two organisations (Photo: CTC)
Representatives from CTC, PIF, Homezone Projects, the South Burnett Regional Council, Nanango Electorate Office, Stanwell and Bunnings at the official opening (Photo: CTC)
FLASHBACK: South Burnett Regional Council representatives joined PIF and CTC at the ground-breaking ceremony for the project in May last year … from left, Rebecca Field (PIF), Cr Ros Heit, Jason Erbacher (CTC), Jackson Hills (PIF), Cr Linda Little, Mayor Kathy Duff, Deputy Mayor Danita Potter, Cr Deb Dennien and Shaun Bliesner (CTC)

 

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