Community Spirit: Third Edition (November 2005)
- Engaging communities
- Support for the vulnerable
- Building regional communities
- Supporting seniors
- Community partnerships
- Building strong communities
Message from the Director-General
A key feature of the work of the Department of Communities is that it is done in partnership with other government departments, local communities, nongovernment organisations (NGOs) and the private sector.
More practical support for non-government organisations
Nearly every Queenslander will use a community service at some stage during their life. These services range from neighbourhood centres to crisis services.
Engaging communities
Cape York communities support natural resource management
People from all over Cape York Peninsula voiced their hopes for the future during recent consultations on natural resource management (NRM) for the area.
Indigenous Hubs respond to community needs
From Aurukun on Cape York Peninsula to the Brisbane suburb of Indooroopilly Indigenous "hubs" are meeting the needs of children and their families.
Support for the vulnerable
Support for young learners
With the help of Youth Support Coordinators, young people are enjoying positive learning experiences.
Partnerships deliver innovative programs for young offenders
Ever heard of the Bungee Program or the After Burners Program?
Our children, our shared future
Indigenous community leaders and Brisbane Youth Detention Centre staff are working together to find practical solutions to the overrepresentation of young Indigenous people in the youth justice system.
Building regional communities
Blueprint for the Bush
Following a successful consultation period with individuals, organisations and industry across the state, the Blueprint for the Bush is now being drafted. The blueprint-a 10-year plan to revitalise rural and regional Queensland-is being developed by the Queensland Government in partnership with AgForce Queensland. Here we look at how the people of Mitchell and the Booringa Shire revitalised their local area and built a positive future for themselves.
Supporting seniors
Ageing: everybody's doing it!
Queensland seniors recently showed the rest of the state what energetic and diverse lifestyles they lead during a week of celebrations.
Seniors save
It's now even easier for older Queenslanders to use their Seniors Cards to obtain discounts.
Community partnerships
Brisbane Lions: partners in community safety
Brisbane Lions players are living proof of what can be achieved with hard work, self-belief and determination. A new project is providing positive role models for young people.
All power to Luke
Brisbane Lions vice-captain Luke Power is a shining example of what can be achieved with hard work and self-belief.
Child protection- everyone's responsibility
If a child is in need of protection, timing is critical. Recent legislative changes will ensure that a timely response is given to children and families in crisis.
Building strong communities
Queensland hosts first international conference on engaging communities
Across the world, people are expecting to have a greater say in government and business,according to speakers at an international conference held in Brisbane in August.
Picking up the pieces
"The water was waist high and flowing fast. It was coming up from the storm channel behind and down from the highway. I had to get my neighbour to help me to safety. It was frightening."
Voices
In Voices, Community Spirit invites people from all walks of life to share their experience of community.
Rachel Welsh from Taroom in the Central Queensland highlands talks about life in a rural community.
A shared future
More than 500 people from around the state explored the future of disability in Queensland at the inaugural Shared Visions conference on the Gold Coast in July.
Integrated Grants Information website
Move over Harry Potter . there's a new wizard in town and the good news is that it can help individuals and community groups find funding for their projects!
