How Bennett and Bennett Holdings Is Tackling Youth Homelessness

Driven by a shared belief that the property and construction industry can help create lasting social impact beyond the built environment, Bennett and Bennett Holdings recently joined the Property Industry Foundation as a Platinum Partner in Queensland. We spoke with the team about what inspired the partnership, why the Foundation’s mission resonated so strongly, and how they hope to support young people experiencing homelessness through the collective strength of the industry.

What inspired Bennett and Bennett Holdings to become a Foundation Platinum Partner in Queensland?

As a group of businesses that work closely in the property, development and infrastructure sectors, we see first-hand the role our industry plays in shaping communities. Becoming a Foundation Platinum Partner felt like a natural extension of that responsibility. The Property Industry Foundation brings the industry together to address youth homelessness in a practical and meaningful way, and we wanted to play a part in supporting that collective effort here in Queensland.

What excites you most about working with the Property Industry Foundation moving forward?

What excites us most is the opportunity to contribute to something tangible. The Foundation’s approach brings together professionals across the property industry to deliver real outcomes, safe and stable accommodation for young people who need it most. Being part of a collaborative effort where our industry can combine its skills, networks and resources to create lasting impact is something we’re proud to support.

How does this partnership reflect your company’s broader values or social impact goals?

We believe the built environment should support thriving communities. At Bennett and Bennett Holdings, we are a collective of exceptional businesses shaping how Australia is surveyed, planned and built. While our day-to-day work focuses on surveying and spatial services that help shape cities and infrastructure, partnerships like this allow us to contribute in a broader way. Supporting the Property Industry Foundation aligns with our commitment to responsible industry participation and giving back to the communities where we live and work.

What aspects of the Foundation’s mission—building homes for homeless youth—resonated most with you?

The focus on providing safe and stable housing for young people really resonated with us. Housing is fundamental to opportunity, stability and wellbeing. The Foundation’s work recognises that giving young people a secure place to live can change the trajectory of their lives, and it’s powerful to see the property industry come together to make that possible.

What does “impact” look like to you in a partnership like this?

Impact means seeing real outcomes for young people with more homes delivered, more young people supported, and stronger collaboration across the industry to address youth homelessness. It’s also about building long term momentum, where businesses across the property sector continue to contribute their expertise, time and resources to create lasting change. For us, we see partnerships like this as long term commitments that create genuine and lasting impact.

How do you see your team or employees engaging with the Foundation’s work?

We’re looking forward to our team getting involved through the various fundraising initiatives and industry events. One of the strengths of the Foundation is the way it brings people together, and we see this partnership as a chance for our staff across the Holdings Group to connect with others in the industry while contributing to a cause that has meaningful social impact.

What would you say to others in the industry who are considering getting involved?

The Property Industry Foundation provides a practical and well supported way for organisations to contribute to addressing youth homelessness. For businesses in the property sector, it’s an opportunity to work alongside peers and apply the collective strength of our industry to a very real challenge. Getting involved is a meaningful way to give back while helping create lasting outcomes for young people.

Anything else you’d like to add?

The property industry has a unique ability to influence the built environment, and partnerships like this demonstrate how that influence can be used to deliver positive social outcomes.

As Bennett and Bennett Holdings begins this partnership with the Property Industry Foundation, it represents more than industry collaboration. It reflects a shared belief that every young person deserves the safety, stability and opportunity that comes with having a place to call home.

By coming together through the Foundation, the property industry is helping create safer, more hopeful futures for young people experiencing homelessness. Bennett and Bennett Holdings’ commitment as a Platinum Partner in Queensland is a powerful reminder of the impact that can be created when an industry comes together to support its community.