Our biannual forums bring together government and sector leaders for robust discussions on policy and solutions.
Welcome to the Q Shelter CEO and Senior Leaders Forum November 2025!
Here are some resources, links, and discount codes we’d like to share.
CEO and Senior Leaders Forum Agenda for Friday 14 November
12:00 Registration and networking
12:30 Formalities to commence
1:00pm Main course served
1:45 Dessert served
2:30 – 3:30 Networking to commence
3:30 Event concludes
Speakers
Read more about today’s speakers below
Keynote speaker
Hon. Amanda Camm, MP
Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services, and
Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
Dr Michael Fotheringham | Manager Director | Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI)
Other Speakers
Jackson Hills | General Manager, Policy and Strategic Engagement | Q Shelter
Neil Willmett | CEO | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Queensland
Julie Saunders | CEO | CHIA Queensland
Latest policy documents
- South East Queensland Displacement Monitoring 2025 Update
- 2025-2026 State Budget Submission
- More homes sooner – Q Shelter submission to BCC review of the low-medium residential zone
- Visit the Submissions page for access to more of our policy work
Sponsors
Our November 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.
Bluebird proudly work with leading community housing providers, developers, governments and financiers to unlock much needed housing supply for Queensland.
Our Palladium sponsor is Bedford Built, a privately owned QLD construction company and an industry leader in the social and affordable housing sector. Bedford offer professional advice on all areas of construction and are accredited with the Australian Federal Government Work Health and Safety Scheme. If a successful building project forms part of your business strategy – please contact them.
Our silver sponsors are QLD Human Rights Commission who work to protect and strengthen human rights in Queensland, and to help build a fairer, safer, and more inclusive community.
Hammond & Neale are Queensland-based expert project management consultants committed to making a difference in projects that make a difference.
EveryOne Homes is a specialist division of Metricon Homes dedicated to building social, affordable and accessible homes for Government, Community Housing Providers, Not-for-Profit organisations and Social Infrastructure investors.
Our banner sponsor is Grey Space + who 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.
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.
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.
We look forward to sharing soon the plans for 2026.
