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July 30, 2026
“When my husband was diagnosed with dementia, my life turned upside down. I didn’t know what to do. One day you have the world and the next you lose it all.”
A Moreton Bay local, Marilyn first heard about BHC when she read about BHC’s Redcliffe project in her local paper. Curious, she downloaded the application form and got in touch, determined to find an affordable place where she could feel settled. She was later notified that another BHC property would be a better fit.
Marilyn never expected to need social housing. She was on the Social Housing Register and had an NRAS number, but the rising rents made her anxious. She wanted somewhere safe and affordable – a true home.
After catching up with friends for coffee, Marilyn learnt that one of her friends was living in a similar situation in a granny flat. She encouraged her to apply as well.
“We found out we had got units on the same day. It was nice to know that I had somebody else here,” Marilyn shares.
“When my friends visited me after moving, they were jealous. They couldn’t believe how beautiful it is.”
Since moving in, Marilyn has made many new friends, often getting together for coffee mornings and dinners. She enjoys the sense of community and the comfort of retreating to her own unit.
Having access to secure housing has brought Marilyn peace and stability. Her unit is her own personal and private space that she gets to call home.
“I’m just thankful to be here and I’m content and happy at home. My husband is at Northlakes now, so I see him once a week. I was very stressed before. But now I feel at home.”