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Home in Queanbeyan

‘the provision of long-term, supported accommodation for the chronically mentally ill who are presently unable to live with the basic dignity to which every human being is entitled is not simply a "good idea". It is an absolute must.’

The honourable Sir William Deane, 2007

‘Thanks to the generosity and compassion of the Snow Foundation, we can make Home in Queanbeyan happen sooner rather than later.  We also believe that the Queanbeyan Community is providing national leadership by tackling head-on this national crisis that lies at our feet.’

Father Peter Day, April 2008

The Vision of Home in Queanbeyan (HOME) is to create a safe, supportive home for those who have been forgotten and abandoned by the community at large; a place where the homeless, mentally ill - and those incapable of living independently - can live with the dignity and love they deserve.

The Home in Queanbeyan (HOME) will be a residential home, not institutional that will be purpose built to provide 24 hour care and accommodation to 20 people with chronic mental illness who are without proper shelter, care, love and support; or may be in need of short term respite care. Residents will receive medium and long-term care within their own self-contained, one bedroom units (with 2 dedicated to respite care). There will also be communal areas for dining and recreation.

HOME hopes to inspire others to do the same and it is the beginning of a cultural shift in which communities lead the way in taking responsibility for citizens who are extremely vulnerable, isolated, and often homeless. 

When HOME is established, there will also be a need for many willing helpers to ensure that the commitment of the Queanbeyan community can be maintained over many years - this is not a short-term dream.

For more information: www.homeinqueanbeyan.org