Community Spirit: Edition 12 (Autumn 2008)
Community Spirit: Edition 12 (Autumn 2008)
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Welcome to Community Spirit
National Volunteering Week in May will once again shine a spotlight on volunteering.
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Message from the Minister
As I travel around the state I am inspired by the innovative work which is helping to prevent violence in our community.
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Volunteering attracts a new breed
Today’s volunteer asks not what they can do for an organisation but what an organisation can do for them. And to attract and retain these new millennium volunteers organisations need to change the way they manage and utilise them.
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DRUG ARM volunteers give schoolies a hand
Hundreds of volunteers converged on the Gold Coast for the 2007 schoolies celebrations helping to make it the safest on record.
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Young artists paint a bright future
The Brisbane Youth Detention Centre aims to give young people opportunities to turn their life around and develop the skills they need to successfully reintegrate into the community. The Youth Works annual art exhibition features work created by the young people in detention.
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Palm Island company takes care of business
Palm Island is leading the way with an Australian first — a community company that promises to strengthen the infrastructure of the remote island community through practical support and partnership.
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Ageing myths busted
Population ageing has been occurring for many years in industrialised countries as people live longer and healthier lives and have fewer children. Many see the increasing number of older people as a concern but according to a leading social psychologist the ageing population is one of the greatest success stories of the 20th century.
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Recovery team helps flood-affected communities
The State Community Recovery Committee was back in action when more than 70 per cent of the state was flood declared.
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Queensland prepares to celebrate 150 years
Queensland’s 150th celebrations in 2009 will commemorate Queensland’s independence from New South Wales as a colony.
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Search for state's top story tellers
The search is on for dedicated and passionate people to help instil a love of reading among Queensland youngsters. The four-year Reading to Children initiative will coordinate teams of seniors to go out and read to children in community venues and libraries.
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School credit for Dukes award
By taking up the Duke of Edinburgh Award challenge students could now earn credits towards their Queensland Certificate of Education.
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Seniors-friendly service pays off for regional business
The Seniors Business Card Excellence Awards honoured 17 Queensland businesses for their commitment to outstanding senior-friendly service.
Last updated: 02 July 2008.