The Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy has launched the 2021 My Home Awards — Connections, encouraging public housing tenants to improve their homes and communities.
Minister for Communities and Housing, Leeanne Enoch said there were thousands of public housing tenants across the State who were making their homes and their communities better places to live.
“The My Home Awards celebrate their positive contributions and connections to their homes, communities and culture,” Ms Enoch said.
“We know that a home is much more than simply a roof over our heads — it’s where our families grow and where memories are made.”
She said everyday Queenslanders living in public housing demonstrated pride for their homes “and we want to acknowledge them and their efforts”.
Ms Enoch said the 2021 My Home Awards were open to tenants of all ages, including children.
“There are four garden categories — balconies and courtyards, gardens in detached homes, communal gardens for individuals or groups of tenants and gardens created by children and young people under 18 years,” she said.
“This year, we also have new categories that give people an opportunity to embrace their creative sides and community spirit.”
The Minister said she wanted people to celebrate ‘What Home Means to Me’ through a creative medium, such as a story or poem that reflected how important their home was to them.
“The Community and Culture Category allows people to share how they connect with, or celebrate their community — this could be ways you volunteer, support your neighbours, celebrate cultural events or other ways you connect,” Ms Enoch said.
Entries close on Friday 29 October and further information can be accessed at this PS News link.