Partnership and collaboration is the foundation of Coast2Bay Housing Group.
We work in partnership with local communities, community service agencies, the private sector, charities and all levels of government to provide appropriate secure and affordable rental housing to Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay communities and people in need.
Tenants and clients
We work with our tenants and clients to meet their needs and proactively seek feedback to continually improve our services.
Community agency partners
We work closely with a wide range of social service organisations, community centres and key government and non-government organisations.
In some instances, specific housing and support models have been developed, e.g. to provide long term, secure accommodation for tenants with special needs, and enable support organisations to provide the tenant with ongoing support.
Government
Our partnership with the State Government through the Department of Housing and Public Works is crucial in funding programs or properties to subsidise the cost of housing. This successful partnership has grown steadily for over 21 years and is expanding as we jointly develop and deliver more services.
Partnerships with local Councils and State and Federal governments are critical to providing land, capital funding and supportive community housing policy. Coast2Bay has developed a strong working relationship with the Department of Housing and Public Works and enjoys the status of being the largest community housing provider on the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast Regional Council – we have a strong working relationship with Council developed over 15 years. This has included support for local housing projects, housing forums, development of our organisation as a contemporary vehicle for community and affordable housing development and joint ventures.
Noosa Shire Council
We have a strategic working partnership with Noosa Shire Council to provide support in the development of community housing.
Private Investors and Developers
Affordable housing is fast becoming a new asset class. We assist investors and developers meet their aspirations and development needs of the market.
Coast2Bay is committed to developing projects with local community partners who are motivated to meet housing needs in their community and are advocates when seeking support from Council and government.
Our 25+ years as a community housing manager provides investors and developers with confidence that they are in partnership with a highly successful community housing organisation.
We continue to grow our partnerships with a range of local organisations who share our philosophy and passion in providing affordable and sustainable housing to anyone in housing need.
Coast2Bay has formal partnerships with over 40 support agencies to provide comprehensive and collaborative support systems to our tenant and the wider community.
- Professional Memberships & Representations
- Coast2Bay is well represented in a range of networks and industry forums including:
- CHPs for QLD – Coast2Bay is an active member. Andrew Elvin is on the Board of Directors.
- Qld Shelter – Lee Banfield is the Sunshine Coast Branch delegate.
- Indigenous housing – Coast2Bay has strong linkages and partnerships with Kabi Kabi Aboriginal Corporation.
- Integrated housing and support services – Coast2Bay works with many partner agencies and has formal Support / MOU Agreements with the following organisations:
- Integrated Family and Youth Services
- Lions Emergency Accommodation Centre Inc.
- Salvation Army Noosa Shire Accommodation Service
- Najidah Association Inc / Sunny Kids
- Youturn Youth Support Services
- BRIC Housing
- Integrated Families and Youth Services
- Lutheran Community Care
- Bric Housing