Jupiter Mosman Housing Company Limited (JMHC Ltd) is celebrating 50 years of service to Aboriginal, Torres Strait and South Sea Islander communities in Charters Towers, Queensland.
A spokesperson for JMHC Ltd said the organisation had been a source of stability and opportunity since its establishment.
"For half a century, Jupiter Mosman Housing Company Limited has transformed countless lives by providing safe, secure, and affordable housing," they said.
JMHC Ltd was formed following community efforts to address systemic neglect and housing discrimination.
In October 1973, a group of Aboriginal leaders came together with the goal of creating housing opportunities for Indigenous families.
JMHC Ltd was formally incorporated on 4 April 1975 as a Co-operative Society.
The organisation said its mission has remained focused on helping Aboriginal, Torres Strait and South Sea Islander families become self-sufficient through housing services and community development initiatives.
"Our purpose has remained steadfast: to provide a range of services and community development activities that support Aboriginal, Torres Strait and South Sea Islander families in becoming self-sufficient in their own lives," a spokesperson said.
Early records show that by 1975, JMHC Ltd was purchasing and renovating homes in Charters Towers for Aboriginal families, working alongside government agencies and employing local contractors to complete the renovations.
Eric Bunn (then President), acknowledged the historical significance of JMHC Ltd's work.
"Jupiter Mosman Housing Company is one of the longest surviving Aboriginal housing organisations in Queensland and has a proud history of working for the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community," Mr Bunn said.
Over five decades, JMHC Ltd has built a portfolio of 29 residential properties providing 39 residences.
The organisation has delivered long-term housing to thousands of residents, operated crisis accommodation programs, maintained a long-term occupancy rate of over 95 percent, and helped hundreds of families transition into private rental and home ownership.
Residents and partners reflected on the broader impacts of the organisation.
A long-term resident said JMHC Ltd provided their family with stability and dignity.
"Jupiter Mosman didn't just give my family a house; they gave us stability, dignity, and a foundation to build our future," they said.
"Three generations of my family have benefited from their support."
A recipient of JMHC Ltd's crisis accommodation program said the organisation offered "safety and support" during a time of need.
Charters Towers Warringnu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation described JMHC Ltd as an organisation that recognised a home as "the cornerstone of health, education, and opportunity."
The organisation faced significant challenges, particularly after the cessation of ATSIC funding in 2006.
Though, it has worked to manage an ageing housing portfolio, adapt to regulatory changes, and respond to growing community demand despite limited resources.
Key milestones in the organisation's history include the acquisition of properties in the 1970s, expansion of the housing portfolio during the 1980s and 1990s, and a transition to full independence from government funding in 2006.
JMHC Ltd is currently seeking financial support to celebrate its 50th anniversary during NAIDOC Week from 6 to 13 July 2025.
Sponsors will be acknowledged through commemorative materials, anniversary events, and media releases.
Looking ahead, JMHC Ltd remains committed to expanding housing services, developing innovative housing models, strengthening tenant engagement, and advocating for housing equity.
"Our vision remains clear: a future where every Aboriginal, Torres Strait and South Sea Islander person in our community has access to a safe, affordable home that honours their cultural identity and supports their aspirations," a spokesperson said.