Construction of Queensland’s two newest women’s shelters is on track to be completed this year, taking the number of shelters in the state to 54.
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Di Farmer says the new shelters are being built on the Gold Coast and in the Caboolture area and are scheduled to be completed by December.
Ms Farmer says once all of these new shelters come online, there will be at least 319 places each night of safe temporary accommodation for women and children who need it.