Projects

At Anglicare Southern Queensland, our commitment to research is central to our mission of strengthening communities and driving meaningful change. Our research efforts are designed to provide evidence-based insights, influence policy, and support our advocacy work. Explore our comprehensive research, advocacy campaigns, and resources below.

Key areas of focus

Our projects aim to support and guide the work of our service delivery programs, ensuring that the voices of those we serve are reflected in our practices. As such, many of the research and advocacy projects we undertake, tend to focus on 5 key areas:

Housing

Housing is never just a roof over our heads. The lack of safe, appropriate housing influences every element of people’s lives — their access to services, their health, safety, employment, even the nature of their relationships. It creates an intergenerational disadvantage that weakens the social and economic fabric of our community.

Children & Youth

The way we support our children and young people now shapes the kind of society we can expect in the future. It takes healthy families and communities to nurture the next generation. This involves creating a safe and inclusive environment, where children and young people can have a voice and reach their full potential.

Ageing Well

The aged care sector is at a crossroads, facing significant challenges that will impact both the way we support older Australians now, and in the future.

Crossroads also offer opportunities. Our research focuses on how we support continuous improvement in the quality of care we offer our residents, the wellbeing of older people still living at home, and the knowledge we can share more widely to benefit older Australians wherever they live.

Social Connections

Social connection is the experience of feeling close and connected to others. It forms the basis for healthy relationships, providing people with the feeling of being loved, cared for, and valued. Studies show that isolation and loneliness are associated with higher risks for health problems such as heart disease, depression, and cognitive decline.

First Nations

Anglicare Southern Queensland recognises the rights, culture, diversity and strengths of Australia’s First Peoples. We’re committed to strengths-based approaches to research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that can contribute meaningfully to the development of opportunities that support growth and thriving.

Featured Projects

Our projects aim to support and guide the work of our service delivery programs, ensuring that the voices of those we serve are reflected in our practices. These projects also aim to give our clients a voice to influence government policies and the social issues that impact them.

Housing & Homelessness 5 Mar 2025

Rental Affordability Snapshot

Anglicare Southern Queensland has been participating in the Anglicare Australia Rental Affordability Snapshot for more than a decade. The Snapshot highlights the lived experience...

Research 19 Mar 2025

Hanging by a Thread

In Hanging by a Thread: Our Search for Home, young people from Anglicare’s youth homelessness and youth justice services explored their personal perceptions of home...

Aged Care 5 Mar 2025

Anglicare Homeshare

The Homeshare project responds to the housing crisis by bringing together older people with space to share, and younger people in need of a...

First Nations 5 Mar 2025

Reconciling histories

This ongoing project aims to share stories of Anglicare’s reconciliation journey. Contributions from clients, residents, staff and community are welcome.

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Contact us

Contact us if you want to get involved in any of our advocacy/campaigns and/or volunteer for any of our programs and projects.

Please note that our Research Governance Committee meets every two months. Research applications need to be submitted a minimum of five business days prior to the first Friday of the month to be considered.

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Lvl 15/31 Duncan St, Fortitude Valley QLD, 4006

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PO Box 10556, Brisbane Adelaide Street, QLD 4000