Community Spirit: Sixth edition (Winter 2006)
- Domestic violence
- Disaster recovery
- Voices
- Seniors
- Blueprint for the Bush
- Strengthening communities
- Youth
- In brief
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Message from the Director-General
The 2006–07 State Budget brings substantial benefits to Queensland communities.
Domestic violence
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New violence prevention campaign launched
A new advertising campaign takes a stand against domestic and family violence by targeting the perpetrators of the abuse rather than the victims.
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Song takes violence prevention messages north
Shirley Slann, from the North Queensland Domestic Violence Resource Service, has a drawcard to help her get the message across about domestic and family violence. It’s her colleague Viv Edwards — a professional entertainer — who sings songs and cranks up the karaoke machine.
Disaster recovery
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Cyclone Larry: the road to recovery
When Tropical Cyclone Larry hit Far North Queensland on 20 March, it devastated the homes, livelihoods and future of thousands of people living in the region. Community Spirit investigates the driving force behind the road to recovery.
Voices
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Preparing for a new breed of volunteers
Di Morgan, CEO of Volunteering Queensland, talks about volunteering as the common thread throughout her life and how the new breed of volunteers are demanding more from the organisations they support.
Seniors
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Seniors to cash in on discounts scheme
Queensland seniors can now choose from 10 000 businesses throughout the state that offer the seniors business card discount.
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Seniors Week turning 21
With the theme ‘Ageing — Everybody’s Doing It!’, Seniors Week celebrates the diversity of older people and recognises the changing demographics in Queensland.
Blueprint for the Bush
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Blueprint benefits the bush
Rural Queensland is set to benefit from a significant investment in infrastructure, industry support, and social and community services as part of the Blueprint for the Bush.
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Blueprint for the Bush highlights
The Queensland Government will commit $153.4 million in Blueprint for the Bush initiatives over three to four years from 2006–07.
Strengthening communities
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A new path for Palm Island
The Department of Communities is working closely with the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council to progress plans for a joint venture to improve the delivery of local human services.
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Regional workers provide grassroots support
Community sector development workers are helping community organisations to better access resources and funding available through the Strengthening Non-Government Organisations strategy.
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Mission accomplished for Brisbane’s homeless
In the 1800s, the Brisbane City Mission began dispensing soup and support to the poor and homeless on the streets of Brisbane. Today, Mission Australia is still supporting Brisbane’s street people, but in a very contemporary style.
Youth
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Fiesta showcases young fashion
Turning a hobby into a career is something we all dream about and something that young Queensland fashion designer Gail Sorronda has achieved in a few short years.
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Young Queenslanders royally rewarded
Five young Queenslanders received their Duke of Edinburgh gold awards from HRH Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, at a national gold award presentation ceremony in March.
In brief
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New funding program fosters community growth
If you have an idea brewing that involves community-building activities, check out the new funding program launched by Foster’s Group Limited.
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Having a say is just a click away
ConsultQld is your direct link to government for having a say about important issues affecting you and your community, such as swimming pool fencing, climate change, traffic or young people's parties.
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Additional support for Brisbane's teenage mothers
A South Brisbane community organisation will extend its support services to teenage mothers following Queensland Government funding of $60,000.
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Better service for far northern homeless people
A Cairns Indigenous organisation will provide better service to its clients in the far north following State Government funding of $37,000 to employ a project officer.
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Service celebrates 20 years
This year the Immigrant Women's Support Service (IWSS) celebrates 20 years of service to women and children of non-English speaking backgrounds.
Community Spirit: Sixth Edition 2006 (Winter 2006)
New violence prevention campaign
Life after Cyclone Larry
Seniors set to celebrate