Yes. The apartments are designed to be easy to use for people with mobility or accessibility needs. They include wide hallways and doorways, ground level access from living areas to outdoor spaces, accessible bathrooms and other accessibility fittings.

Every apartment has been designed with comfort, practicality and accessibility in mind. Features include:

• Open-plan kitchen, living and dining areas
• Private balcony or patio
• Modern finishes and functional layouts
• Designed for comfort and natural breezes
• Lift access to upper levels
• Accessible design features to support independent living.

The Woree precinct is more than just housing. It has been designed to create a welcoming, connected community.

The development is divided into four village areas, each with shared spaces where residents can meet, take part in activities and get to know their neighbours.

Village 4 will feature the main community hub, including a large communal room and an outdoor deck for larger gatherings and events.

Residents will also enjoy:

• Landscaped grounds and community gardens
• Walking paths and picnic areas
• Quiet streets that encourage outdoor living and social connection
• Community rooms available for events, activities and meetings

People seeking social housing should apply to, or remain on, the Queensland Housing Register. To apply for SDA or affordable housing at Woree, complete the registration form on this page. Our team will contact you to discuss housing options that may be available to you.

Submitting a form or applying through the Queensland Housing Register does not guarantee that you will be offered a home at Woree.

Housing will be allocated based on eligibility requirements, housing need and availability. Priority will be given to eligible applicants throughout the Cairns region and surrounding areas.

Registering your interest is an important first step. It helps us understand your housing needs and determine whether a suitable option may be available.

Social housing will be allocated through the Queensland Housing Register in accordance with Queensland Government eligibility requirements and allocation processes. Affordable housing is available to eligible people on low to moderate incomes who meet CHL’s affordable housing eligibility criteria. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is available to eligible NDIS participants with high support needs who meet SDA funding and eligibility requirements.

If you are allocated a home at Woree, you can remain there for as long as you continue to meet the relevant eligibility requirements and comply with your tenancy agreement. The apartments have been designed to support long-term living, including enabling older residents to age in place. Features such as accessible design, proximity to services and community amenities, and ongoing tenancy management help residents maintain stable housing and stay connected to their community.

CHL will manage all 490 homes on an ongoing basis, providing on-site staff, tenancy and property management services. CHL will also maintain the shared community spaces and work with support and community partners to connect residents with services and activities. CHL provides a 24/7 Contact Centre (1300 245 468) for after-hours assistance.

Social housing is intended for people and households on very low incomes who may find it difficult to access or sustain private rental housing. It can be owned and managed by government or by community housing providers, such as CHL. Due to significant demand across Queensland, these homes are allocated through the Queensland Housing Register in accordance with Queensland Government eligibility requirements and allocation processes.

Affordable housing provides rental housing for people on low to moderate incomes who may be priced out of the private rental market. It enables eligible households to live closer to employment, education, public transport, shops and services. It may support a range of people, including key workers such as those employed in emergency services, health care and other essential industries.

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is housing designed for eligible NDIS participants with high support needs. These purpose-built homes include accessibility features that support residents to live more independently, in a safe and comfortable home tailored to their needs.

Woree Apartments is approximately six kilometres from the Cairns CBD. The site is a former drive-in cinema in Cairns’ southern corridor. It has direct access to transport routes, the Bruce Highway, local shops and the Woree Aquatic Centre, making it well suited to a large-scale housing precinct for a diverse range of residents, including seniors and people with mobility or accessibility needs.

The project is funded by the Queensland Government and supported by lending from Housing Australia, the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) and ANZ, together with a capital grant from Housing Australia’s National Housing Infrastructure Facility (NHIF). It forms a key part of the Queensland Government’s long term housing plan – A Place to Call Home”.