Queensland Government
Department of Housing and Public Works

Our vision

The department's vision is to Improve people's lives through housing and community renewal.

We aim to realise our vision by:

  • improving access to safe, secure, appropriate and affordable housing,
  • working with our partners in renewal areas to develop sustainable solutions to local issues and build community capacity.

Our values

Our commitment to our vision is underpinned by the values of integrity, diversity and respect. These values support and guide our philosophy of client-focused service delivery.

Our goals

The department's goals in 2007-08 were:

  • delivering integrated social housing to low-income households for the duration of their need,
  • providing support for low to moderate income households in the private market,
  • helping build sustainable communities.

Functions

The department operates principally under the Housing Act 2003. The Act recognises the Government's role in providing direct housing assistance through flexible and innovative programs. The principle functions of the department, as mandated by the Act, are to:

  • provide social housing,
  • provide grants, loans and other assistance to individuals in need of housing services and entities providing housing assistance,
  • develop, undertake or support other housing programs and initiatives to:
    • promote the development and sustainability of the housing sector,
    • improve the responsiveness of the housing sector to housing need, housing design and planning issues,
    • help the housing sector meet the demand for safe, secure, appropriate and affordable housing,
  • conduct housing-related research, and
  • provide housing-related infrastructure.