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Call for Abstracts & Speaker Expressions of Interest   

Bridging Impact Housing Solutions Conference – Queensland 2025 ;  Innovative Housing for Vulnerable Communities: Partnership, Practice, Policy

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The Impact Housing National Strategic Alliance invites abstract submissions and speaker expressions of interest for the Bridging Impact Housing Solutions Conference – Queensland 2025, a leading national event focused on practical, scalable, and collaborative housing solutions across disability, mental health, aged care, crisis, and Indigenous sectors.

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This 1-day event will bring together leaders from government, disability services, mental health, community housing, aged care, Indigenous organizations, infrastructure, and social impact investment to address Queensland’s most pressing housing and homelessness challenges. Discussions will be framed around the Homes for Queenslanders plan and emerging funding mechanisms such as the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) and Affordable Housing Bond Aggregator (AHBA).

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You are invited to:

  • Submit an abstract for consideration as a presenter, workshop leader, or panel contributor

  • Register your interest as a speaker with relevant expertise, case studies, or sector insights

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Presentation Topics of Interest
We welcome contributions addressing (but not limited to) the following topics:

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  • Modular & Co-Living Housing Models

  • Innovative construction and design for SDA, crisis, and transitional housing.

  • Funding Impact Housing Projects

  • Strategies to access HAFF, NHIF, AHBA Loans, and social investment.

  • SDA Repurposing & Crisis Accommodation

  • Unlocking the potential of vacant SDA to serve broader housing needs.

  • Short-, Medium- & Long-Term Supported Housing

  • Integrated tenancy and support models across aged care, disability, and mental health sectors.

  • Disaster Resilience in Housing

  • Inclusive disaster planning and risk reduction for vulnerable communities.

  • Indigenous Housing Leadership

  • Community-led models and culturally appropriate solutions.

  • Women & Housing Vulnerability

  • Addressing the housing needs of older women through design, funding, and service collaboration.

  • Collaborative Delivery Models

  • Case studies and partnerships that bring together SDA/SIL, developers, and support services.

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Presentation Formats
We welcome a range of presentation styles to suit your topic and audience engagement goals:

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  • Individual Presentations (15–25 mins)

  • Panel Contributions (10 mins per speaker, as part of a facilitated discussion)

  • Workshops (30–45 mins, interactive or strategy-based)

  • Lightning Talks / Case Studies (5–10 mins)

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Submission Guidelines
Please submit the following:

  • Title (max 15 words)

  • Abstract (up to 250 words) or a short overview for EOI

  • Presenter bio (max 100 words)

  • Preferred format (presentation, panel, workshop, or lightning talk)

  • Contact details (name, organization, email, phone)

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Key Dates
Submissions Close: 31st July 2025

Submit Your Abstract or Expression of Interest
📧 Email: impacthousingalliance@jazcorpaustralia.com.au 
Subject Line: Abstract/EOI – Bridging Impact Housing QLD 2025 

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Be part of shaping Queensland’s housing future. Whether you’re leading innovation in modular builds, pioneering Indigenous-led housing, delivering SDA with purpose, or funding real solutions for vulnerable populations—your insights are needed.

Let’s build housing that changes lives.

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