About Us
We’re part of the solution to ending homelessness for young women and children in Queensland.
About Us
We’re part of the solution to ending homelessness for young women and children in Queensland.
Who we are
Safe housing, delivered with purpose
Our vision is to end homelessness for young women and their children in Queensland by ensuring they have access to safe housing and the support needed to move out of crisis.
We deliver housing, wraparound support and advocacy for young women facing homelessness, working alongside partnership organisations to address immediate housing needs and prevent future homelessness.
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What we do
How we support women out of homelessness
The Lady Musgrave Trust works to reduce and ultimately end homelessness for young women and their children by providing safe housing and support when it’s most needed.
Our approach is focused on early intervention, stability and partnership, helping women secure housing, maintain tenancies and avoid returning to homelessness.
Safe and supported housing
Secure, self-contained homes where women and families can live safely, supported by on-site and partner organisations as needed.
Early support that prevents repeat homelessness
Practical support that helps women maintain housing, navigate services and address issues early, before crisis returns.
Working beyond housing alone
Collaborating with government and sector partners to improve how housing and support systems respond to women experiencing homelessness.
Our history
We've been supporting women since 1885
The Lady Musgrave Trust was founded in 1885 by Lady Jeanie Lucinda Musgrave, wife of the then-Governor of Queensland, to support young women arriving from Europe who had no family, no job and nowhere to live.
These women had often worked on ships coming to Australia, only to be discharged upon arrival. The Trust gave them a safe place to stay and helped them develop new skills like cooking and nursing, creating a pathway to independence.
In 1891, the Lady Musgrave Lodge was established in Spring Hill to house and train these women. Over the decades, thousands of young women passed through its doors.
While the original Lodge closed in 1972, The Trust’s mission continues today in modern, purpose-built housing across four locations in South East Queensland – close to transport, services and support.
Since our founding, nearly 15,000 women and children have received direct housing support from The Lady Musgrave Trust.
While our work began in 1885, our focus today is on delivering modern, purpose-built housing that meets the needs of women and families now.
We are recognised as a Child Safe Organisation under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024
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Whether you’re a business, donor, policymaker or passionate individual, there’s a role for you in building a Queensland where every woman has a safe place to call home.
