Managed Camp for Homeless Trial in Petrie | Australia News

Moreton Bay council has launched a 12-month trial to turn Wyllie Park into a free, managed camp for homeless individuals — a move designed to address the region’s soaring homelessness crisis, where numbers have nearly doubled in three years. Located near Petrie train station and a university, the site will feature registration, set campsites, CCTV, sanitation, and access to support services, aiming to keep the community safe while offering dignity and structure. Councillors stress this is not housing, but a temporary safety net — urging state government action to deliver real crisis accommodation. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that condemned past evictions, making this trial a step toward balancing compassion with community needs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2bbf36a2d68ddcc9