30 years of Mununjali Housing
IF you want to know how much Mununjali Housing and Development Company Limited does in the community, let the numbers speak for themselves.
The local organisation celebrated its 30th anniversary on October 6 by acknowledging the work of those before them and thanking the current team, customers, clients and partners.
In a powerful story of expansion, General Manager Brad Currie shared growth percentages since 1995 and acknowledged the Board of 1994 for their vision.
“In 1995 we had 17 employees, today we have more than 65, a growth factor of 282 per cent,” he began.
Mr Currie went on to share a growth of 4066 per cent in customers, from 30 in 1995 to 1250 today (300 in aged care, 300 in housing in Beaudesert, 250 in housing in Logan, 400 in wellbeing programs).
He also shared about an expansion in services, from offering housing and aged care in Beaudesert at the outset to now offering housing in Beaudesert and Logan, aged care, wellbeing programs and parental and community engagement (PACE).
Mr Currie also shared a growth of 112 per cent in housing from 32 homes in 1995 to 68 in 2024.
More than housing
Mununjali Housing Chairperson Aunty Janis Page said people were the priority.
“What really sets Mununjali Housing and Development Company Limited apart,
and what has been at the heart of this journey, is our people,” she said.
“From our founding team to the newest members of our family, it is your dedication, creativity, and drive that has fuelled this company’s success. I want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your contribution to this incredible legacy.
“Of course, none of this would have been possible without the trust and loyalty of our
clients, partners, and customers. You have placed your faith in us time and time again, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support.”
Mr Currie reflected on growth in aged care services provided by Mununjali Housing through Jymbilung House not only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people but also to the wider community, as well as the expansion of wellbeing programs.
He also spoke about crucial partnerships with the Elders, men’s and women’s groups, Yugambeh Land Enterprises and others.
A bigger story
Before Mununjali Housing, there was the Beaudesert Aboriginal and Islander Cooperative Society), established in June 1976 to even the playing field for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to get housing in Beaudesert.
Local volunteers had their first meeting in Petersen Street in the 1970s, and in recent years Mununjali Housing has repurchased that land.
At their 30th anniversary celebrations, at Mununjali Hall on Drumley Street, Mr Currie spoke with passion about the future.
“We get to celebrate this day in a building constructed by our mob, park on the driveway built by hand by our mob,” he said.
“While the world around us continues to change at a rapid pace, one thing remains constant: our commitment to excellence and to serving our customers with the same passion that drove us 30 years ago.”
