Housing and accommodation for veterans and their families
We provide accommodation assistance for veterans and their families who need it. Access immediate housing support, short- and long-term accommodation options.
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134 RSLOnly a phone call away when you need help.
Everyone deserves a place to call home, but sadly, some veterans and their families are going without.
Whether you're couch surfing, living in your car or sleeping rough, we can help you and your family access safe, sustainable housing.
RSL Queensland's Veteran Homelessness Program provides a comprehensive case management approach to support you in accessing secure, longer-term rental accommodation. You can register your interest via the form below, and frequently asked questions are listed down the page.
When you’re having trouble finding a new home to live in, we can help with independent and short-term living options in locations across our state. RSL Queensland provides a range of accommodation services for veterans.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible?
Who is eligible?
RSL Queensland’s Veteran Homelessness Program is open to ex-serving ADF members who have completed at least one day of continuous full-time service, their partners, and Allied service veterans (subject to additional criteria) who are also:
- experiencing urgent financial hardship and unable to meet basic living expenses
- experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness
- residents of Queensland or (subject to additional criteria) the Northern Territory.
What is available?
What is available?
The RSL Queensland Homelessness Program provides a comprehensive case management approach to support you in finding stable, permanent accommodation.
You may also be eligible for
emergency financial assistance
, referrals to psychologists or addiction treatment facilities, and referrals to other support programs.If you’re experiencing urgent financial hardship, RSL Queensland may be able to help with a limited, one-off amount of emergency funds to help cover your basic living expenses.
Where are the places located?
Where are the places located?
What if I don't have a relationship to Defence but need help?
What if I don't have a relationship to Defence but need help?
If you are not ex-Defence or the partner of an ex-Defence member, RSL Queensland is unable to assist you with emergency accommodation.
There are a range of other organisations who may be able to assist you, including:
The Salvation Army – for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk:
Queensland Government Homeless Hotline:
DV Connect:
Micah Projects:
Third Space Brisbane – a day centre for people who are at risk of or experience homelessness as well as families with at risk children:
Ask Izzy – search engine for support services:
One Place – community services directory:
