About us

 Leichhardt House Student Hostel (the Hostel) opened in 1995 to support isolated families in the Western Downs region of Southern Queensland by facilitating their children's attendance at a mainstream school. This is accomplished through the provision of high-quality physical facilities and the employment of qualified and experienced professionals.

The hostel is Governed by the Chinchilla Student Accommodation Association Inc (CSAA). 

The CSAA is responsible for business management of the hostel. The 2024 Management Committee is: President - Lisa Shannon (Parent), Secretary - Kelly Waddell (Parent) and Treasurer - Faye Edwards (Former Parent). Quarterly meetings are held and parents/carers are invited to attend and contribute, along with school and council representatives.

Kim and Gavin Woods started as house parents at the hostel in Term 1,2024. Prior to this the house was managed by Shaun and China for approximately 13 years! We have been fortunate to have kind and caring people on board to provide for the students needs.