Business
2 July, 2025
Legacy’s $5.7m crusade
A PETITION has been launched to try to secure nearly $6 million for the proposed FNQ Legacy House, a vital new hub for veterans and their families in Far North Queensland.
Barron River MP Bree James is leading the call for $5.7m in state and federal government support to deliver a purpose-built facility that will provide crisis accommodation, mental health and wellness services and ongoing support for over 300 beneficiaries across the region.
Led by Far North Queensland Legacy, the proposed venue would become a lifeline for families navigating grief, trauma, housing instability, or medical hardship.
The design includes:
Two low-cost crisis accommodation units for families seeking medical treatment or escaping domestic violence
Wellness and therapy spaces to support mental health and recovery
Administrative and community facilities for Legacy
Expansion of the Legacy Links program, which supports veterans transitioning to civilian life.
Miss James said the government funding would pay for the land and development.
“Far North Queensland has one of the highest veteran populations in Australia, with more than 11,000 veterans living in the Leichhardt and Kennedy regions,” she said.
“Our veterans and their families deserve a dedicated facility north of Brisbane. This is what Legacy House will provide and this is what I will continue to fight for.”
FNQ Legacy president Alfie Santos said Legacy House wasn’t just a building.
“It’s a promise to the families of our fallen and injured veterans that their sacrifice is not forgotten,” he said.
“Right now, our region lacks a dedicated space to provide long-term support, crisis care and connection for the families left behind. This project will change the lives of over 300 families in Far North Queensland.”
