Q Shelter regularly engages with the sector to inform our policy and investment recommendations to government and policymakers. As part of our sector engagement, we also work directly with subject matter experts via our two policy advisory groups on Community Housing growth and Responding to Homelessness.
Whilst not formal subcommittees of the Q Shelter Management Committee, these advisory groups provide invaluable insights and advice to the Q Shelter Leadership Team on specific matters and initiatives. They are agile, meeting every 2-3 months, and operate under a modern and light-touch governance structure.
Involvement in these groups is voluntary, and Q Shelter greatly appreciates and acknowledges the contribution our Policy Advisory Group members make to shaping our housing and homelessness policy platforms.
2025 Community Housing Policy Advisory Group
- Caroline Treacy, Greyspace
- Carol Godwin, Anglicare Central Queensland (Rockhampton) [CHP Tier 2]
- Mark Ferrari, Churches of Christ Housing [CHP Tier 1]
- Aidan Lang, Access Community Housing Company (Cairns) [CHP Tier 2]
- Darren Mew, BlueCHP [CHP Tier 1]
- Teresa Reed, Mangrove Housing [CHP Tier 1]
- Jon Twomey, Vinnies Qld [CHP Tier 2]
- Greta Egerton – BHC [CHP Tier 1]
- Michelle Stanton – Y Queensland [CHP Tier 3]
- Brad Hosking – National Affordable Housing Consortium [CHP Tier 1]
- Kirsty Rourke – Social Impact Capital Australia
- Riye Arai-Coupe, Bluebird
- Dushy Thangiah OAM, Yumba-Meta Ltd (Townsville) [CHP Tier 2]
2025 Responding to Homelessness Policy Advisory Group
- Sally Faux, Churches of Christ Homelessness Services
- Vikki Wilkes, Kingston East Neighbourhood Group Inc.
- Sally Watson, Shelter Housing Action Cairns (SHAC)
- Naomi Loader, Anglicare Southern Queensland
- Fabian Webber, Roseberry (Rockhampton)
- Narelle Duroux, Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre
- Aaron Pimlott, The Salvation Army
- Mark Jentz, Mission Australia (Cairns)
- Karyn Walsh – Micah Projects
- Karen Dare – Communify
- Jody Willoughby – Uniting Care Community (Gold Coast)
Expressions of interest and invitations to join these groups will be communicated once the current term expires. For more information, contact the Policy team at
