16 BHC Creating Liveable Communities BHC was thrilled to receive a grant from Brisbane City Council’s Pathways out of Homelessness Grant Program, aimed at enhancing the health and wellbeing of our community housing residents. Home and Health Program With the $157,184 grant spanning three years, BHC rolled out the Home and Health program in September 2023. Partnering with Bric Housing, residents at both housing providers’ properties had the pleasure of meeting the dedicated nurses from OneBridge. These nurses provide medical and healthcare services, from wound care to specialist referrals, and supportive health education conversations, ensuring residents felt cared for. Part of our mission at BHC is supporting residents to thrive, and being able to provide vital medical and associated care support direct to our residents’ doorsteps is incredibly helpful in addressing health disparities and providing pathways to health and wellbeing services that may otherwise be out of reach. Since the program’s launch in September 2023, the response has been overwhelmingly positive, with OneBridge conducting 59 BHC clinics and 29 Bric clinics, providing health and wellbeing supports for 230+ individuals presenting with unique health needs. The program has provided 200+ external referrals to varying specialists to ensure ongoing health management. 98.98% of residents accessing the service have successfully sustained their tenancies under the Home and Health project support team’s care. The Home and Health program has led to some remarkable outcomes, including: the early detection of potentially fatal skin cancer cases, support of residents with suicide prevention wellbeing services and assistance with blood pressure management and health support. Additionally, the Home and Health program has significantly improved health literacy among residents, emphasising the importance of wound care, dental hygiene, and how to manage diabetes and general health challenges effectively.
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