Our origins
In 1995, we set up Project Micah Inc. out of St Mary's in South Brisbane — run by a small group united by a shared belief that we could solve the injustices we saw all around us.
We wanted to do things differently. To find ways to work for real solutions, rather than go from crisis to crisis.
We got to know people living through adversity, their circumstances and greatest desires — to live safely, to have a home and to have a rightful place in the community.
We problem-solved with government, police and community services, guided by innovative solutions from all over the world.
We called for wide-reaching support to pool resources and help us solve these complex challenges.
What emerged was a new approach — one that recognised that housing, homelessness, healthcare, abuse, isolation and discrimination are all connected. To solve these injustices, we would need innovative systems to support immediate needs, empower people to find solutions and build community.
This knowledge informs all we do.
Our name and philosophy were inspired by the Prophet Micah: Act Justly, Love Tenderly, Walk Humbly.
2025 marks 30 years of Micah Projects
Much has changed in 30 years, but our unswerving commitment to social justice and upholding the rights of vulnerable people remains the same.
We are firm in our commitment to community and to quality services to be a bridge and hope in the face of personal and structural inequality that is growing in our community and our country.
We are committed to advocacy with people to address the impacts of government policy or inaction on their lives through using the democratic processes that are available to us to educate our political representatives at all levels of government and leaders in our community and institutions.
The presence of our supporters has been like yeast is to flour – it has enabled our growth to be grounded to the principles of Act Justly, Love Tenderly and Walk Humbly. A journey that has resulted in changes and challenges: people becoming housed, accessing healthcare, seeking redress and restorative relationships, connection with families and community, through healing, recovery, justice and inclusion.
We are now a growing organisation, with a reputation for practical, effective and innovative responses to seemingly intractable social issues. Importantly, we're known as a place for people to find real help.
30 years is a celebration of our community; a community of individuals and families who have trusted us into their lives, local and city businesses, churches and faith groups, schools and student groups, individuals, philanthropic donors, funding bodies, researchers, government, and volunteers.
It is with gratitude and a great sense of purpose that we celebrate our 30 years.
Micah Projects Timeline 1995 - 2015
Micah Projects Timeline 2015 - 2025 under development