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Welcome to the Department of Communities
The Department of Communities includes the following service areas:
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
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Child Safety services
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Community services -
Disability and Community Care Services
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Housing and Homelessness services
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Multicultural services
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Sport and Recreation services
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Women's services
Last reviewed: 23 November 2009
Secondary navigation
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Closing the Gap
'Closing the gap' is about making sure Queensland's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the same advantages as all Queenslanders.
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New adoption laws for Queensland
The Adoption Bill 2009 reforms current adoption laws and reflects contemporary community standards.
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Queensland Government seniors' strategy consultation
Consultation for the whole-of-government seniors' strategy and action plan is now open. Your feedback is invited on a range of seniors' issues including health, transport, workforce participation and housing.
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Companion Card
Find out about the Companion Card program, how to apply for a card or to become an affiliated business.
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Nation Building - Economic Stimulus Plan
Investment in the not-for-profit social housing sector in Qld, includes $6.4 billion for social housing over three and half years.
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Review of Queensland's multicultural policy
The State Government is seeking the views and ideas of all Queenslanders to help shape our new multicultural policy. A discussion paper is now available.
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Our Women, Our State
Experience the journey of Our Women, Our State by visiting the online pictorial history of women's contributions to Queensland from 1859 - 2009.
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Getting more Queenslanders active through sport and recreation
Don't wait till tomorrow… Start today and find your 30 minutes to eat well and be active.
- Alcohol restrictions for travellers
- Applying for housing assistance
- Bond loans
- Carers
- Disability service providers
- Disability support services
- Foster and kinship care
- Funding for clubs and organisations
- Indigenous family history
- Multicultural resource directory
- Protecting children
- Resources for women and girls
- Right to Information
- Seniors and Seniors card
- Services for women and girls
- Sports workshops
- Youth



2008-09 Annual Report
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