Queensland Government
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services

  • Department of Communities’ Patricia Occelli (right) with Elaine Anderson, of Mooloolaba, at the Sunshine Coast Garden Awards 2011 presentation lunch in October. Elaine received a commendation in the small courtyard category.

  • Queensland journalist Madonna King received the 2011 Older People Speak Out National Media Award for best print news item or article in a metropolitan newspaper (including daily, weekly and in-paper magazines) for her story ‘It's time for a fresh look at our aged’. She is pictured at the awards ceremony in Brisbane with Ambassador for Ageing, Noelene Brown.

  • The Mustapha family was among the thousands of people who helped celebrate Queensland’s multiculturalism at the Queensland Multicultural Festival in Brisbane in October. Pictured (clockwise from left) are Rehana, Mikaed, Sinbly, Layth and Nuna.

  • Kate Harrison received the Queensland Government Outstanding Achievement (Individual) Award as part of the 2011 Queensland Outdoor Recreation Awards. Kate was recognised for her work with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, recognising excellence in outdoor recreation.

  • Five-year-old Chelsea got into the 'Grandparents Rock' theme with some rock painting. Grandfather Nev Abbey was among the many people who celebrated Grandparents Day at a festival in Townsville on 6 November. Grandparents Day is an annual celebration of the commitment of grandparents, including those who raise grandchildren.

  • The Governor-General officially opened IMPACT’s new training and administration centre in August which features a purpose-built workshop, commercial training kitchen, function room, training room and staff accommodation. The IMPACT choir made its debut performance at the event.

  • The Queen at a reception in Brisbane to honour the workers, volunteers and people affected by the summer of natural disasters.

  • The message 'protecting children is everybody's business' was prominent during Child Protection Week in September. Events were held around the state including the Child Protection Awards ceremony at Parliament House.

  • The Queensland Multicultural Awards recognise the great work of Queenslanders who are promoting multiculturalism. This year’s awards ceremony was held in Brisbane in November. Attending the event (right) were Turrbal Elder Uncle Joe Kirk and Nick Xynias of the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland.