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Our biannual forums bring together government and sector leaders for robust discussions on policy and solutions.

June 2025

If you’re attending the National Homelessness Conference or the Q Shelter CEO and Senior Leaders Forum on the Gold Coast, here are some resources, links, and discount codes we’d like to share.

Training discount

For a 15% discount on our popular self-paced course, Introducing Trauma-Informed Care, use the code CARE when you register through our online training platform.

CEO and Senior Leaders Forum Agenda

This PDF document has the full agenda for Friday 20 June proceedings.

Speakers

Follow the links to read more about today’s keynote and special guest speakers.

Photos of the three guest speakers for the 20 June 2025 CEO and Senior Leaders Forum

Latest policy documents

Sponsors

Our June 2025 CEO and Senior Leaders’ Lunch and Forum is again generously supported by our Gold Sponsor, Bluebird Property. Bluebird is a leading consultancy specialising in strategic advisory, development, and project management services.

They are proud to be working with leading community housing providers, developers, governments and financiers to unlock much needed housing supply for Queensland.

We’re also grateful to have the support of our Silver Sponsors:

The Forgotten Women – A grassroots housing initiative that supports vulnerable women over the age of 55 at risk of, or experiencing homelessness.

Grey Space + are the go-to professional development + design consultants for community housing, health and social projects. Born from a commitment to innovative design solutions that are efficiently delivered and cost-focused, Grey Space+ gives you the advantage of an agile, informed team + tailored outcome, promising you a collaborative and client-driven approach.

Hammond & Neale are Queensland-based expert project management consultants committed to making a difference in projects that make a difference.

Become a Q Shelter Member

If you’re passionate about collaborating to find real solutions to housing need and homelessness, join us by becoming a member. Members enjoy discounts to Q Shelter training, events like the CEO and Senior Leaders Forum, and sector workshops. They’re also a vital part of our sector consultation to present policy recommendations and budget submissions to all levels of government.

Members are eligible to apply for the annual Deirdre Coghlan training bursary, valued at up to $7,500. Not-for-profit organisations who are members, also have the option to access a discounted Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Visit our Membership page to find out more and sign up today.

 

 

Twice a year, we host our Regional Forum and the CEO and Senior Leaders Forum. A typical agenda for our CEO and Senior Leaders Forum includes a briefing from the Department of Housing, a facilitated question and answer session, and a strategy workshop. Each year we also try to include a keynote address from thought leaders on topics relevant to the sector, or case studies from colleagues and organisations with innovative approaches to housing solutions.

In 2025, our CEO and Senior Leaders Forums will be:
Friday 20 June, Gold Coast
Friday 14 November, Brisbane