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Unlocking Ipswich: Western Growth Corridor Plan Update

The future of Ipswich’s Western Corridor is taking shape, with strategic planning playing a key role in guiding how these communities will grow and connect.

A representative from Ipswich City Council will provide an update on the Western Growth Corridor Structure Plan (WGCSP), outlining emerging directions for land use, housing, infrastructure, transport and environmental management. This will include how the plan is being developed to guide growth across Rosewood, Walloon and Thagoona, and the role it will play in shaping future communities.

Following this, Kris Krpan from Urbis will offer further insight into the Structure Plan in its current state, including what industry can expect as the plan progresses and how it aims to provide greater certainty for developers and investors.

They will then be joined by Jaryd Collins from Atrio Property and Peter Honeyman from ID Land for a panel discussion, where they will share a developer’s perspective on the opportunities and challenges associated with delivering growth in the Western Corridor.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from Council and industry as they outline the priorities, planning framework and development opportunities shaping one of South East Queensland’s key growth areas.

Event summary

Date

​​Wednesday, 10 June 2026​

Time

7.00am for a 7.30am start – 9.00am

Location

Brookwater Golf and Country Club
1 Tournament Drive,
Brookwater QLD 4300

Price

Member: $109
Member Table of 8: $872
Non-Member: $199
Non-Member Table of 8: $1,592

Hot plated breakfast, brewed coffee, and juice are provided

Speakers

TBC

Representative

Ipswich City Council

Kris Krpan

Partner

Urbis

Jaryd Collins

General Manager – Development

Atrio Property

Peter Honeyman

State Lead – Queensland

ID Land

Event sponsors

                      

Bundaberg Construction Crunch

Join us on Friday, 5 June as we explore the construction and civil cost pressures shaping housing delivery in Bundaberg.

As cost volatility continues to impact feasibility and delivery, this session will examine how civil lot costs have evolved across the region, how Bundaberg compares to other Queensland markets, and what this means for projects moving forward.

David Waldock from RMA Engineers will provide insights into civil lot costs and share an on-the-ground perspective on the challenges and opportunities impacting housing delivery in the region.

He will also provide an outlook on where costs may head into 2026 and 2027, and the implications for development feasibility and housing supply in the region.

Cristyl Bonanno, from LCB Civil, will provide first-hand insight into civil lot costs and the practical challenges being experienced across the region, offering a valuable perspective on project delivery.

David and Cristyl will then be joined by Andrew Santalucia from Development Construction, for a panel discussion exploring how current conditions are playing out on the ground, and what they mean for project delivery in Bundaberg.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the cost pressures shaping the region.

Event summary

Date

Friday, 5 June 2026

Time

12:00pm for a 12:45pm start – 2:30pm

Location

The Waves Sports Club
1 Miller Street, Norville
Bundaberg QLD 4670

Price

Member: $75
Non-member: $105

Networking style lunch

Speakers

David Waldock

Partner, Principal Engineer

RMA Engineers

Andrew Santalucia

Managing Director

Development Construction

Cristyl Bonanno

Operations Manager

LCB Civil

Event sponsors

Rethinking Residential: Housing Diversity in Far North Queensland

As housing demand continues to grow and land prices rise across Far North Queensland, delivering a broader mix of housing options is becoming increasingly important.

Join us to explore how small lot and medium density housing typologies could support supply, affordability, and liveability.

Amy Degenhart from BUBBL UP will share her experience delivering innovative small lot housing as both an architect and developer, and explore how these solutions could be adapted for the Far North Queensland market, with practical insight into design, costing, and market considerations.

Glen Maidment, Managing Director at Maidment Group, will share his perspective on the viability of small lot and medium density projects in regional markets, drawing on recent experience delivering similar outcomes in Townsville.

Patrick Clifton from RPS will join the panel to provide a planner’s perspective and how this is influencing the delivery of diverse housing outcomes in Far North Queensland.

The session will also explore the practical challenges impacting delivery, including construction costs, built form requirements, and the feasibility of delivering second storey outcomes in the current market.

Be in the room to explore what needs to change to deliver more diverse housing in Far North Queensland.

Event summary

Date

Thursday, 4 June 2026

Time

12:00pm for a 12:30pm start – 2:00pm

Location

Crystalbrook Flynn
68/72 Abbott Street
Cairns

Price

Member: $80
Member table of 8: $640
Non-member: $105
Non-member table of 8: $840

Hot plated lunch, soft drink, brewed coffee, and tea are provided.

Speakers

Amy Degenhart

Director

BUBBL UP

Glen Maidment

Managing Director

Maidment Group

Patrick Clifton

Senior Principal | Practice Leader – Planning, Cairns

RPS

Event sponsors

             

Social and Affordable Housing: Delivering Better Outcomes

As the housing crisis deepens and demand for social and affordable housing continues to grow, join us on 22 May to discuss the role our industry can play in delivering viable, well-designed housing solutions for the Gold Coast.

Delivery remains complex. This session focuses on what’s actually happening on the ground, the constraints projects are facing, and where there may be a path forward.

Julie Saunders from the Community Housing Industry Association Queensland will share insights into the role of community housing providers on the Gold Coast, including how collaboration with industry, policy settings, and innovative delivery models can help unlock more sustainable outcomes.

Anna O’Gorman from Anna O’Gorman Architects will explore how social and affordable housing design is evolving, including practical approaches to improving functionality, sustainability, and community outcomes in a local context.

Joining the discussion to provide broader industry perspectives are Natalie Rayment from Therefor Group, and Fiona Caniglia from Q Shelter.

Be part of the discussion.

Event summary

Date

Friday, 22 May 2026

Time

7:00am for an 7:30am start – 9:00am

Location

Mercure Gold Coast Resort
64 Palm Meadows Drive
Carrara QLD 4211

Price

Member: $109
Member Table of 8: $872
Non-member: $199
Non-Member Table of 8: $1592

Hot plated breakfast, brewed coffee, tea, and juice are provided

Speakers

Julie Saunders

Chief Executive Officer

Community Housing Industry Association Queensland

Anna O’Gorman

Owner/Director

Anna O’Gorman Architects

Natalie Rayment

Co-Chair and Managing Director

Therefor Group

Fiona Caniglia

Chief Executive Officer

Q Shelter

Event Partners

                 

Breakfast with the Premier

Join Queensland Premier David Crisafulli as he outlines his government’s progress and priorities.

At this exclusive industry breakfast, the Premier will share insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping Queensland’s future, and what they mean for housing delivery, infrastructure, and economic growth.

With housing supply, infrastructure investment, and planning reform under increasing pressure, hear how the government is responding, including initiatives such as the Residential Activation Fund and broader efforts to unlock land and accelerate delivery across the state.

The Premier will then join UDIA Queensland President Michael Loney and CEO Kirsty Chessher-Brown for a Q&A session.

Be in the room with industry leaders and colleagues for this important conversation.

Event summary

Date

Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Time

6:45am for a 7:30am start – 9:00am

Location

Teneriffe and Paddington Room’s
The Star Brisbane
33 William Street
Brisbane City QLD 4000

Price

Member: $185
Member table of 10: $1,850

Hot plated breakfast, espresso coffee, and tea are provided

Speaker

David Crisafulli MP

Premier

Queensland Government

Event Partners

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Housing Affordability Solutions Summit

It’s time to bring housing affordability back within reach.

This is no longer a future challenge. We must enable the delivery of more housing, faster, by addressing policy settings and feasibility constraints that are limiting supply and restricting the types of housing being brought to market.

This summit brings together leaders from government, finance, and property to examine what needs to change and what it will take to improve housing affordability in today’s market.

Explore how decisions are shaping housing supply, the realities of making projects stack, and the barriers limiting key typologies, including Build-to-Rent and affordable housing.

Understand where current approaches to density, scale, and housing diversity are falling short, and what must shift to enable greater delivery across the housing continuum.

What would it take to improve housing affordability now? What will actually move the dial?

Secure your seat at the most important conversation of the year. 

Event summary

Date

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Time

7:30am for an 8:00am start – 12:00pm

Location

Ballroom Le Grand 3
Sofitel Brisbane
249 Turbot Street
Brisbane City Q 4000

Price

Member: $189
Non-member: $399

Light networking breakfast on arrival, morning tea, espresso coffee, and tea are provided

Session Overview

Opening address
8:10am

The role of government in restoring home ownership

Hear from the Honourable David Janetzki MP, Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership, as he outlines the Crisafulli Government’s vision for improving housing affordability and restoring pathways to home ownership for Queenslanders.

This session will cover current priorities, key initiatives, and the settings influencing housing delivery, including an update on Boost to Buy.

Hon. David Janetzki MP

Queensland Government

Session 1
8:30am

Housing across the continuum: Delivering choice not one-size-fits-all

This panel explores housing diversity across the continuum, from social and affordable housing through to market delivery, and how each contributes to supply and affordability outcomes.

It will examine what is working, where policy is misaligned with real market behaviour, and what more is needed beyond mechanisms such as HAFF and HIF to support greater levels of housing affordability.

Jane West

Bric Housing

Pretar Harris

Housing Australia

Greta Egerton

BHC Creating Liveable Communities

Session 2
9:00am

Build-to-rent and affordable housing: Why aren’t we delivering more?

This panel examines the role of build-to-rent and affordable housing in improving affordability and rental security, and why delivery at scale remains limited.

The discussion will unpack the barriers to these typologies, including taxation, financing and investment constraints, as well as the role of foreign capital and policy settings.

It will also consider what needs to change to unlock greater levels of investment and accelerate delivery.

Angela Buckley

Mirvac

Jamisen Rivera

Frasers Property Australia

Morgan Page

PwC

Break
9:40am

Morning tea

Take the opportunity to connect with industry peers and continue the conversation over refreshments.

Session 3
10:00am

Financing affordability

This panel examines trends in housing and lending, and the role of finance in enabling housing delivery.

The discussion will explore the challenges of making projects stack, including feasibility constraints and the flow-on impacts to housing prices.

It will also consider the risks and opportunities in achieving greater levels of housing affordability.

Marty Green

Westpac

Caryn Kakas

ANZ

David Roberts

Macquarie Asset Management

Session 4
10:45am

Rethinking Residential: Is scale, size, and density the answer?

This panel explores how size, scale, and density influence housing affordability, and the role they play in shaping residential outcomes.

The discussion will examine whether smaller housing leads to more affordable outcomes, and what can be learned from other states and overseas.

It will also consider the role of industry and government in identifying the next market solution.

Michael Hurley

Aria Property Group

Claire O’Rourke

Cohere

Michael Loney

Ausbuild

Session 5
11:15am

A roadmap for innovation

This panel explores the innovations that could improve housing affordability now, and what success realistically looks like.

The discussion will focus on the practical changes, across policy, delivery, and construction, that have the potential to move the dial.

Leah Lang

Leah Lang Architects

Jack Hutchinson

Hutchinson Builders

Max Shifman

Matthew Bowes

Speakers

Honourable David Janetzki MP

Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership

Queensland Government

Jane West

CEO

Bric Housing

Pretar Harris

Chief Investment Officer, More Homes

Housing Australia

Angela Buckley

General Manager, Build to Rent BTR (Multi-Family)

Mirvac

Jamisen Rivera

Development Director

Frasers Property Australia

Marty Green

National General Manager, Property Finance Business Division

Westpac

Caryn Kakas

Head of Housing Strategy

ANZ

David Roberts

Global Head of Real Estate Strategy

Macquarie Asset Management

Michael Hurley

Residential Manager

Aria Property Group

Claire O’Rourke

Managing Director

Cohere

Michael Loney

Joint Managing Director

Ausbuild

Leah Lang

Queensland Government Architect

Leah Lang Architects

Jack Hutchinson

Director

Hutchinson Builders

Max Shifman

Chief Executive Officer

Intrapac Property

Matthew Bowes

Senior Associate

GRATTAN Institute

Greta Egerton

Project Director

BHC Creating Liveable Communities

Morgan Page

Partner

PwC

Presenting partner

Event sponsors

       

Toowoomba Breakfast with the Mayor

Join us on 8 May for an exclusive opportunity to hear from Toowoomba Mayor Geoff McDonald.

As the region continues to grow and evolve, the role of local government in shaping planning policy, enabling housing delivery, and supporting economic development has never been more important.

Mayor Geoff McDonald will share his perspective on the opportunities and challenges ahead as Toowoomba plans for continued population growth and investment.

Hear directly from the Mayor on Council’s strategic direction, key economic development initiatives, and its approach to supporting housing delivery.

Joining the Mayor, Heather Browne, Executive Director of Housing Supply and Delivery at Economic Development Queensland, will provide an update on the Land Activation Program (LAP) and its role in unlocking housing supply across the region.

This is a valuable opportunity to connect with industry colleagues and gain insight into the issues influencing growth and development across Toowoomba.

Event summary

Date

Friday, 8 May 2026

Time

7:00am for an 7:20am start – 9:00am

Location

Oaks Toowoomba Hotel
25 Annand Street,
Toowoomba City QLD 4350

Price

Member: $90
Member table of 8: $720
Non-Member: $195
Non-Member table of 8: $1,560

Hot plated breakfast, brewed coffee, and tea are provided

Speakers

Mayor Geoff McDonald

Toowoomba Regional Council

Heather Browne

Executive Director, Housing Supply and Delivery

Economic Development Queensland

Event Partners

Sunshine Coast Golf Day Presented by Burchills

It’s that time of year again! The Sunshine Coast Branch’s annual Golf Day is back for 2026. Join us for a day on the green to work on your hole-in-one and catch up with industry colleagues. 

Register with your colleagues as a team, or register individually and we’ll find you one! Golf Days are a perfect opportunity for networking and some friendly competition.

You’ll receive a breakfast burger, picnic packs on cart, and lunch served at the awards presentation.

We will be teeing off at the Maroochy River Golf Club.

This Golf Day is now SOLD OUT.

Event summary

Date

Friday, 5 June 2026

Time

7:00am – 3:00pm

Location

Maroochy River Golf Club
374-514 David Low Way
Bli Bli QLD 4560

Price

Member: $300
Member team of 4: $1,200
Non-member: $500
Non-member team of 4: $2,000

Breakfast burgers, picnic packs, and lunch are provided

Presenting partner

Event sponsors

UDIA Queensland Golf Day Presented by Springfield City Group

It’s that time of year again! The UDIA Queensland annual Golf Day is back for 2026Join us for a day on the green to work on your hole-in-one and catch up with industry colleagues. 

Register as a team with your colleagues, or register individually, and we’ll find you a team to join! Golf Days are a perfect opportunity for networking and some friendly competition.

We will be teeing off at the Brookwater Golf and Country Club.

This Golf Day is now SOLD OUT.

Event summary

Date

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Time

7:00am – 3:00pm

Location

Brookwater Golf and Country Club
1 Tournament Dr, Brookwater
QLD 4300

Price

Member: $300
Member team of 4: $1,200
Non-member: $500
Non-member team of 4: $2,000

Breakfast burgers, snack packs on course, and buffet lunch provided

Presenting partner

Event sponsors

Sunshine Coast Bowls & Banter

Join the Sunshine Coast Committee for Bowls & Banter on 30 April.

Whether you’re a bowls pro or a first-timer, this is your chance to unwind and connect with your industry peers. Round up your friends, and colleagues, or come solo for an afternoon filled with friendly competition, accompanied by refreshing drinks and light canapés.

Limited spots are available, secure your ticket now!

Event summary

Date

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Time

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Location

Club Mooloolaba
Brisbane Road & Kapala Street
Mooloolaba QLD 4557

Price

Member: $65
Non-member: $130

Drinks and light canapés are provided