Community studies
This project began as a feasibility study into a seniors centre for Capalaba with potential for fostering intergenerational interaction between seniors and young people. The project focus has evolved as feasibility work highlighted gaps in community capacity to make a purpose-built intergenerational centre work. The end result of the project was agreement from key stakeholders that a staged approach was needed, with development of an activity centre to be preceded by other developmental work, as outlined in this report. More >> 
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Volume 2 of the Project Report, presents the consultants’ findings about the scope for a proposed activity centre for Capalaba and the logistics involved in bringing it to fruition. More >> [PDF 293KB]
The Redlands Young Adults Project provides a snapshot into the views of young adults aged 18 to 30 years living in the Redland Shire. It aims to provide a greater understanding of the needs, issues and priorities of these residents. More >> [PDF 1.2MB]
The Redland Shire has experienced significant changes, especially in the southern area, in the past five years. These include, among others, an increasing ageing population and migration of new residents. In order to plan for the community’s future and to meet these demands, a Community Services and Facility Needs Assessment for the southern region of Redlands Shire Council was conducted. Students enrolled in ‘Social Planning for Development’ at the University of Queensland targeted the areas of: Victoria Point, Mt. Cotton/Sheldon, Thornlands and Redland Bay. More >> [PDF 1.8MB]
The Bayside Public Housing Client Study was undertaken on the basis that a better understanding of its client needs would assist the Queensland Department of Housing in many aspects of its business. More >> [PDF 393KB]