Housing for Life QLD (H4L) is a fresh and innovative privately funded model committed to providing safe, secure and permanent accommodation for adults with a mental health condition. Feature of the model is independent living in supported self-contained housing with 24/7 management support, as an essential stabilising factor in managing mental health disorders, enhancing quality of life. Residents will enjoy optimum conditions for self realisation via self-generated life plans, social inclusion through communal activity and involvement with community.

A property has been purchased for which building costs are being assessed to build a complex for 11 residents and onsite manager.

As a group of senior mothers we are concerned as to what accommodation with support, is currently available for our mentally ill family member, sons, daughters. But of more concern; what would happen to them once we can no longer care, or are no longer here. Housing for Life (H4L) QLD became the project for accommodation for life with support for our family member and for us parents ‘peace of mind’

H4L QLD was established as a Non Profit Incorporated Association in 2006 to implement parent's plans for investment in their familie’s future housing and wellbeing. To achieve the essential foundation of a strong sustainable organisation a more effective legal structure was necessary and Housing for Life QLD, a company limited by guarantee was established in May 2008.

Finding suitable housing is a major challenge with flow-on effects to all other areas of life, especially for people who are mentally ill. There is a significant shortage of suitable accommodation in Australia for those who need both a stable home base and support to live with a mental illness. "Housing first" approaches for mentally ill people have demonstrated successful health outcomes.