A place to grow for Mia and Ryder
When Mia’s son Ryder was recently accepted into a new local childcare centre, it marked a turning point for their family.
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Ryder, 2, who is anaphylactic to dairy and eggs, had previously been turned away from multiple centres due to the complexity of his needs.
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Their circumstances changed following Mia and Ryder’s move into their new affordable home in Burpengary East in mid-2025, where the new local childcare centre didn’t hesitate in offering Ryder a place.
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“They completely cut out dairy and eggs in his room and everyone who walks in has to wash their hands to make sure it’s safe,” Mia said.
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“They changed their rules to suit Ryder…it was just really good, it’s made everything easier.”
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As Ryder’s sole parent, the transition to childcare for a couple of days each week also gave Mia some much-needed time to catch up on jobs, life admin and recharge.
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The move to the Avaline estate offered Mia and Ryder more than just a new two-bedroom home close to childcare – it gave them space and a community close to her grandfather’s home, for extra support when need.
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After living in a one-bedroom unit in nearby Caboolture, Mia was relieved to give Ryder his own room and a backyard in a quiet neighborhood where he could play freely.
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“This house has really changed our lives,” she said.
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“Ryder loves playing outside, riding his scooter, and pointing to the park every time we step out the front door.”
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Mia’s story is one of many associated with our Everyone’s Place Affordable Housing project, which is building affordable homes in the high-demand suburbs of Burpengary East, Jimboomba, Logan Reserve, and Joyner.
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With more than 100 affordable homes completed and tenanted, the Everyone’s Place consortium partners - Tetris, Metricon, KDL Property Group and National Affordable Housing - continue to work with the Queensland Government to deliver 483 affordable homes in total by early 2027.
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The homes are integrated throughout new estates and are offered to eligible tenants for discounted rent - capped at 75 per cent of market rates - to ease financial pressure on families, couples, and multigenerational households in need.
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“You wouldn’t know which homes are affordable housing,” Mia said.
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“There’s no judgment, no stereotypes - just people living together.”
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With ‘Pop’ living nearby, friendly neighbors, and Ryder thriving in daycare and starting swimming lessons nearby, Mia said they’re staying for the long run.
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“I love seeing Ryder smile…this home has given him space to grow, play, and thrive,” she said.
“I’m so grateful we got this chance.”
