The Tiny Homes project has finally got the go-ahead after almost three years in development. The project aims to build housing for homeless and vulnerable women over 55 in the Whitsundays with community fundraising and support.
Led by a group of dedicated local volunteers, the Tiny Homes Project managed to secure a plot of land in Proserpine to begin construction of four homes. The Development Approval was granted in August 2024, and the land officially donated by the Whitsunday Regional Council meant that in January this year all the volunteers for the project could finally come together and begin making the project a reality.
The builders and volunteers like CEO Matt Brabeck from Housewerk along with Joanne Moynihan and Sandy Clark from The Whitsunday Housing Company met to plan the build. They all reflected on the frustrations and hold-ups, due to the site location being close to the Bruce Highway and the holiday periods when workforce availability was non-existent.
“It’s certainly taken a while to get to the build stage,” said Sandy Clark.
Joanne is currently working with Matt to finalise the designs and engineering for the project. Local suppliers have also volunteered their time and services to support this important community project. These include but aren't limited to: Abell Point Builders, Bunnings, Reece Plumbing Centre, Fennell’s Flooring, Dulux Paints, Hayman’s Electrical, Nauticool, Beaumont Tiles, Whitsunday Marble and Granite, Stratco Proserpine and Woodman Group of Companies.
Homelessness in the age group of women 55 over, is the highest statistic not only here in the Whitsundays but Australia wide. These women may be mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters or friends and often fly under the support radar, not receiving the help they need.
Now, they have some hope of stable, long-term accommodation and support to build their lives back up through the Tiny Homes project.
The current layout plan, shows four homes and a general gathering area fitting into the donated plot. Graphics and Illustration supplied by Hauswerk
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