For 24/7 assistance with homelessness, call the Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753
For 24/7 assistance with homelessness, call the Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753
About CQ Zero
CQ Zero brings together the housing, health, and homelessness sectors to deliver a coordinated, data-driven response to homelessness across Central Queensland. Through strong community partnerships and the use of a shared assessment tool, we identify people experiencing homelessness and connect them with the right services and supports at the right time.
By working collectively and sharing information, we can provide holistic, person-centred support that addresses the complex factors contributing to homelessness. The data and insights gathered through this approach help us identify service gaps, measure progress, and advocate for meaningful health initiatives, improved resources, and broader systems change across the region.
Our Goal
To end rough sleeping in Central Queensland by 2035.

A real-time, person-centred list of everyone known to be experiencing homelessness in our community. It helps us understand who needs support, track changes over time, and ensure no one falls through the cracks.

Regular collaboration between partner organisations to identify barriers, coordinate support, prioritise housing opportunities, and develop shared action plans for people experiencing homelessness.

The Australian Homelessness Vulnerability Triage Tool provides a shared approach to assessing vulnerability, prioritising support, and coordinating services across the region.

Tracking key indicators such as inflow, outflow, active homelessness, housing outcomes, and returns to homelessness allows us to understand whether our system is moving closer to Functional Zero.

Data and lived experience insights help identify gaps in the system, inform policy and funding decisions, and drive changes that prevent and end homelessness at both a local and broader level.

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