Belle Brunell

Hi there,

I’m a 47-year-old female student relocating from Toowoomba to Brisbane to begin study in July, and I’m looking for a place to call home as soon as possible.

I love music, dance, movies, and art, and I genuinely enjoy living simply. A studio or quiet space really suits me because I value focus, peace, and keeping life uncomplicated. I’m a non-smoker, have no pets, and I’m very house proud, respectful, and easy to get along with. I enjoy a laugh and good conversation, but I also respect personal space and downtime.

The word guiding my life right now is accountability. Over the past year, I’ve worked hard to completely turn my life around. Last year I experienced homelessness and some difficult challenges, but I made the decision to change my direction and committed myself fully to recovery and rebuilding my future. I’ve recently completed nearly six months in rehabilitation and honestly feel stronger, clearer, and more motivated than I ever have in my life.

A huge part of my motivation is my four-year-old son, who is currently not in my care. Rebuilding my life and creating a stable future is not just for me, but for him too. I am doing everything I can to be the healthiest, most reliable version of myself so I can have him back in my life in a meaningful and lasting way.

I may not have many traditional professional references, but I do have genuine people in my corner — including support workers and long-term friends — who can happily speak for my character, reliability, and progress.

At this stage, I’m ideally looking for a 6-month lease while I settle into study and establish myself again in Brisbane.

I know everyone says they deserve a chance, but I truly believe I’m at the beginning of a very different chapter in life. I’m simply looking for a stable, respectful home where I can continue moving forward, focus on study, and build a solid future for myself.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story.