Community Spirit: Edition 11 (Summer 2007-2008)
Community Spirit: Edition 11 (Summer 2007-2008)-
Welcome to Community Spirit
I am pleased to announce that Multicultural Affairs Queensland is now part of the Department of Communities.
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Message from the Minister
I was pleased to see more than 45 000 people celebrate cultural diversity at this year’s Queensland Multicultural Festival in October — with many signing their names on a mural opposing racism.
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Recovery committee meets horse flu challenge
When more than 150 properties across Queensland were quarantined to prevent the spread of equine influenza it took a huge logistical effort to minimise the risk to hundreds of people facing loss of their livelihoods.
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Roma House gives homeless a helping hand
Roma House in Brisbane’s urban heart is doing so much more than providing shelter to the city’s chronically homeless. Through intensive support, personal care and a holistic approach to case management, the residents of Roma House are finding long-term solutions to their complex problems.
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On call across Queensland
Homeless Persons Information Queensland (HPIQ) is the Department of Communities’ statewide 24-hour/seven-day telephone information and referral service for people who are homeless or who are at risk of becoming homeless.
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Researchers think outside the box
Similar to a scene from Dr Who, a perspex telephone booth appeared in Brisbane in the lead up to the International Day of the Older Person on 1 October 2007, challenging the public to explore some of the myths about ageing.
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Perceptions of Ageing
Older people are living longer, healthier and more active lives but are often subjected to negative interpretations of ageing — sometimes being depicted as dependent, lonely or senile.
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Young Queenslanders shape their future
More than 300 youth sector workers, government decision makers and young people from diverse backgrounds gathered to explore challenging topics, swap ideas and discuss issues such as education, Indigenous matters, living with a disability, leadership, health, drugs and alcohol, safe partying, cultural diversity, homelessness, recovering from trauma and volunteering.
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Youth efforts prove monumental
The Calliope Shire Cemetery Restoration Project has involved young people on court orders in restoring and repairing many of the older graves in the monumental section of the cemetery.
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Volunteer visitors build bridges
Social isolation is a reality for many young people in detention. Some enjoy regular family contact but a large number never get a visitor. A small band of volunteer visitors are attempting to fill the void and help isolated young people build bridges to the outside world where they will resume their lives.
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Domestic violence prevention puts change on the cards
The Department of Communities’ annual Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Awards, now in their tenth year, recognise the inspiring and innovative work that is helping to prevent violence in our community and reduce the devastating impact it has on individuals and families.
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2008 Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Awards
Nominations for the 2008 awards open in January and close in March.
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Indigenous Sports Awards keeps legendary spirit alive
The awards, hosted by Indigenous Sports Queensland (ISQ) and sponsored by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Recreation and the Department of Communities, is part of ISQ’s vision to develop Indigenous sport in Queensland.
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Department of Communities Youth Award
The Department of Communities’ Youth Award is named in honour of the late Leigh-Anne Goodwin to recognise her contribution to sport in Queensland.
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New community services laws for Queensland
The passing of the Community Services Act 2007 by State Parliament on 23 August recognises the increasing growth and importance of Queensland’s community services industry.
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Grants available to implement service standards
Minister for Communities Lindy Nelson-Carr has announced a $3.4 million grants package to help not-for-profit organisations implement the Standards for Community Services.
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Course for domestic violence workers
The first and only accredited course on domestic and family violence in Australia will equip frontline workers with the best possible knowledge and information to help Queenslanders affected by domestic and family violence.
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Youth Week 2008 is coming
Youth Week 2008 will be held from 5 to 13 April and is set to be the largest annual celebration of young people in Australia.
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Community company heralds new era for Palm Island
A new public company has been established on Palm Island to boost services and business opportunities for local residents.
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Queensland Young Volunteer Awards calling for nominations
Do you know of a young volunteer who deserves recognition? Then nominate him or her now for the 2008 Queensland Young Volunteer Awards.
Last updated: 02 July 2008.