Annual Report 2007-08

• About the department

  Our vision, our values, our goals, functions.

• About this Annual Report

  This Annual Report details the Department of Housing's progress through 2007-08 against its Strategic Plan 2007-2012 and Ministerial Portfolio Statement 2007-08.

• Letter of transmittal

  31 October 2008.

• Key achievements

  Key achievements during 2007–08.

• Director-General's message

  In 2007-08, the department continued to respond to housing need by increasing the housing services provided to low-income households, assisting households to remain in the private housing market, and helping build sustainable communities.

• Contributing to the Government's outcomes and priorities

  The Department of Housing's goals primarily contribute to the Queensland Government's community outcome of a fair, socially cohesive and culturally vibrant society, and the Government's priority of improving Queenslanders' access to affordable housing.

• Our history

  The provision of housing assistance to Queenslanders in need has been a priority of the State Government for over one hundred years.

• Performance and delivery

  As a result of the changes that are taking place, all housing assistance delivered or funded by the Queensland Government will be provided through a more client-focused and integrated social housing system.

  • Goal: Delivering integrated social housing to low-income households for the duration of their need

  • Goal: Providing support for low to moderate income households in the private market

  • Goal: Helping to build sustainable communities

• Organisational capability and governance

  The department strategically managed its assets, client service, quality and environment, workforce, finance, information and communication, and general corporate governance.

  • Client service management

  • Community engagement

  • Workforce management

  • Asset management

  • Information and communication management

  • Financial management

  • Environmental management

  • Quality management

  • Leadership

• Appendices

  Appendices for Annual Report 2007-08

  • Statutory obligations and powers

  • Consultancies

  • Overseas travel

  • Recordkeeping

  • Shared Services initiative

  • Structure of the department

  • Organisational chart

  • Office details

  • Department of Housing office locations

  • Funded organisations

• Financial Statements

  The following financial statements have been prepared by the department.

  • Foreword

• Translation and feedback information

  To access an interpreter service.

• Compliance checklist

  The Annual Report Guidelines for Queensland Government Agencies 2007-08, prepared by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, included a checklist to ensure that an agency's annual report complies with all requirements under the legislation and other reporting requirements.