Community Spirit: First Edition (March 2005)
- Message from
the Director-General
Welcome to the first edition of Community Spirit, the Department of Communities' quarterly newsletter. - Community
Spirit the way to a better future
Community Spirit magazine is a welcome addition to the wide range of communications being produced by the Department of Communities, as it profiles the many ways it is working with other organisations and the community to build a better quality of life for all of us. - Communities
forums provide direction for government
The state government is going to the people to seek ideas and views about how we can improve our communities and quality of life. - Strengthening
non-government organisations
A new project is focusing on ways to support and improve the ability of non-government organisations (NGOs) to deliver quality services throughout the state. - Voices: Moving out
of the ivory tower
Community Spirit invites people from all walks of life to share their experiences of what community means to them. Alexandra Winter and Bruce Muirhead from the University of Queensland's Community Service and Research Centre give an insight about how universities engage with the community today. - How to hack into where decisions are made
If you are aged between 15 and 25 years and have ideas about what you and your community want, why not share them with the rest of us? - Have
your say on disability services
The government is pulling out all stops to ensure Queenslanders have an opportunity to have their say to the proposed changes to the State's disability services. - AFL provides
incentive to achieve more at school
The possibility of being rewarded with a new bike by the AFL is proving to be a powerful incentive for Cape York school students to work harder. - Young Indigenous
leaders strengthen their skills
Young people who attended a leaders forum are learning how to influence change and work with government to progress local initiatives and make positive changes. - Duke's award
inspires Queensland youth
Queensland's 2004 Young Australian of the Year nominee, Alice Chang, credits The Duke of Edinburgh 's Award with igniting her passion for community work. - Top tips for
raising kids
A comprehensive range of information sheets on parenting, covering everything from living with toddlers to talking to children about drugs, is a great resource for parents and grandparents. - Domestic
and family violence: sometimes the hurt is hidden
Each year, thousands of Queenslanders experience the trauma of physical violence, but there are many other forms of abuse which can be just as hurtful. - Ipswich
Rugby League club tackles abuse
Abuse is unacceptable - that's the strong message coming from Ipswich Jets rugby league players in their efforts to raise awareness about the importance of healthy relationships. - Graffiti becomes
art in Emerald tunnel
Images of a mean-looking cat and Prime Minister John Howard playing a broom guitar now grace the Emerald railway tunnel's walls, thanks to a local graffiti art project. - Local effort
helps young offenders
Youth Justice Services throughout the state are being upgraded and expanded as part of the department's prevention and early intervention strategy for young offenders and those at risk of offending. - Youth
Week: make it yours
This year's National Youth Week, from 9 to 17 April, will put the spotlight on young people, recognising the talents, achievements and the contributions they make in our communities. - Recovering can
be difficult for the victims of crime
Being a victim of crime can be a deeply distressing experience for both the victim and their family. Physical or sexual assault. Domestic and family violence. Moving forward and recovering from these experiences can be difficult to manage alone. - Trial aims
to keep vulnerable youths off streets at night
Brisbane's Fortitude Valley is an exciting and vibrant place at night. It is now a safer place for young people misusing volatile substances thanks to a new initiative. - Discounts
drive seniors' dollars further
Queensland seniors often say that discount shopping helps them to maintain their quality of life. It's just one reason why the Seniors Card and Seniors Business Discount Card have become so popular. - Why queue if
there is a line in your house
Jeff Black is packing to get ready for his annual fishing trip with the family. There is so much to do before they leave their Longreach home.
