Girudala is one of the largest housing co-operatives in North Queensland - owning over 50 properties in Bowen and Proserpine, including a purpose build Elders Homestead.
Housing with care, respect and stability
Safe housing is the foundation for strong families and healthy communities.
Girudala supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with affordable and social housing options across the Whitsunday region. Our approach is relational, practical and culturally grounded.
We walk alongside families so they feel supported, informed and confident in their housing journey.
What we can support with
- Affordable and social housing opportunities
- Tenancy information and support
- Applications and paperwork
- Advocacy when issues arise
- Linking with other services when needed
We work in partnership, so families understand their rights and responsibilities, and feel safe asking questions or seeking help.
Who our housing services support
Our housing services support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and individuals who meet program eligibility requirements.
If you are unsure whether you are eligible, talk with us. We can help you work it out.
To apply to become a Girudala tenant
- First you need to become a member of Girudala (membership application forms are available to download on our "Forms" page)
- You need to be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, or a spouse or parent of someone who is.
- You also need to have been living in the Bowen/Prosperine area for the 6 months prior to applying.
Once you have satisfied these criteria, you will be placed on our wait list where your position will be progressed based on your personal circumstances, as well as your attendance at our community meetings.
When a suitable property to your personal circumstances becomes available we will contact you to offer you the property. If you change your phone number or address while you are on our wait list, it is important you let us know so we can get in touch with you should something become available.
Our Housing Program also has a maintenance worker who, as well as maintaining all of our properties, is available for members of the public to hire for basic house and yard maintenance jobs.
How to get started
Contact our team and we will talk through what you need, what is available, and what the next steps may be.
Important
Once approved, you’ll be placed on our list. Your position depends on your circumstances and participation in community meetings.
When a suitable property becomes available, we’ll contact you.
Please Note: If your contact details change while on the waiting list, let us know immediately so we can reach you: Contact Page.