Peninsula Support Hub celebrates first month of service

Published 01 September 2025

• Council’s new Peninsula Support Hub celebrates one month open to the public
• The $6.7 million facility has been purpose-built for The Breakfast Club and The Salvation Army
• Since opening, more than 800 meals have been prepared, and community members have received homelessness support services

City of Moreton Bay’s new $6.7 million Peninsula Support Hub is celebrating one month of being open to the public.

The purpose-built facility for homelessness services is already delivering life-changing support for locals in need, all in one safe space.

In its first four weeks, more than 800 hot meals have been served to vulnerable members of our community, and individuals have made regular use of free hot showers and laundry facilities.

The hub has been home to The Breakfast Club for one month, with The Salvation Army having recently kickstarted their services from the hub. Each organisation specialises in support including meal services, housing referrals, case management, social connection and more.

City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said the hub is proof of what can be achieved when all levels of government, frontline services, and the community work together.

“I’m incredibly grateful to The Breakfast Club and The Salvation Army for the crucial services they continue to provide our community,” he said.

“In just one month, The Breakfast Club has connected people to warm meals, laundry and shower facilities, housing support, health care, and case management in a way that’s coordinated, respectful, and effective. In the last week alone, 47 hot showers were provided to those in need at the new facility.

“The Salvation Army have been operating from the new space for over a week now, meaning even more support is being delivered to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Chairperson of not-for-profit organisation, The Breakfast Club, Michelle Gilchrist, said the Peninsula Support Hub already feels like home.

“In just four weeks we’ve served our community by providing over 800 meals to those who need it most from our new home at the Peninsula Support Hub. That’s already 150 meals a month more than we were serving at our previous location in Clontarf. Most importantly, we’ve been able to connect several people to services that are helping them get back on their feet,” she said.

“The purpose-built facility and commercial grade kitchen mean we can focus all our energy and funding on helping people, not worrying about bills. It’s exactly what this community needed, and we’re proud to call it home for our services.”

Aaron Pimlott, State Manager Homelessness QLD, The Salvation Army said, “We’re proud to call the new Peninsula Support Hub home, giving us a central place to connect with locals who need support. In one week, nearly 50% of presentations at the hub were seeking housing and homelessness support. This building was designed with dignity and support at its heart, and that’s exactly what people experience when they walk in.”

“It’s a powerful example of what can be achieved when government and community invest in solutions, and it sets a precedent for allowing our community’s most vulnerable to receive the support they need.”

The Peninsula Support Hub is a game-changer for City of Moreton Bay, and a $6.7 million investment in safety, support, and practical pathways out of homelessness. Council contributed $3.7 million with a further investment of $3 million from the State Government’s South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program.

“Further to our financial commitment, we provided the parcel of land and built the Peninsula Support Hub. We’re even backing our commitment with a $1-a-year lease so every dollar The Breakfast Club and The Salvation Army raise can go directly towards helping people across our City,” Mayor Flannery said.

“We are firm in our commitment to ending homelessness in City of Moreton Bay. We’ve waived development fees for affordable housing, provided land for crisis accommodation, supported the Sleep Bus, and are advocating for more State-funded outreach and health teams in our City. We’re using every lever we have to address homelessness in our community.”

Councillor Karl Winchester (Division 6) said the Peninsula Support Hub is already having a positive impact on the local community.

“As the level of Government working closest to the community, we see firsthand the need for support services like those provided by The Breakfast Club and The Salvation Army,” he said.

“Having both their services under one roof has removed many of the barriers people seeking help can face.

“This is how we’re getting real outcomes for people who might otherwise slip through the cracks. It has been incredible to see the impact of the hub on the community in such a short period of time.”

The Peninsula Support Hub is open for services with The Salvation Army operating from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, and The Breakfast Club operating Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7am to 8am, Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 1pm and 4pm to 5:30pm.