Queensland Government
Community connect issue fifteen
From the Ministers
From the Ministers
News in brief
News in brief
More support for those struggling post-disaster
More support is available to help Queenslanders recover and rebuild from our worst ever summer of natural disasters.
A word from the Director-General
Two of the major themes in this issue of community connect relate to Queensland’s older citizens and our young people.
Awards recognise our dedicated carers
Foster carers, kinship carers and their families will be celebrated during Foster and Kinship Carer Week from 31 July to 6 August 2011.
Help at hand for abused seniors
Financial abuse of seniors has been steadily increasing, according to a seniors legal service.
There’s still time to nominate for Seniors Awards
There's still time to nominate someone you know whose outstanding volunteer work deserves recognition in the prestigious annual Premier's Awards for Queensland Seniors.
Youth rep leads by example
Queensland's Youth Week co-ordinator Emma Francis says she has a passion for social justice. It began early in her life with the need to stand up for her twin brother with Asperger's syndrome and cerebral palsy.
Young members bring passion to their politics
Palm Islander teenager Jimelka Richardson is practising for her preferred future career at the 2011 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament.
Community people
Queenslanders making our state a better place to live….
Tenant goes back to her origins
Lucky coincidence has brought an elderly Bundaberg woman back decades later to live in social housing on the site of her childhood family home.
Garden awards: will it be May's day?
It is dedicated social housing gardeners, like May, who encapsulate the spirit of the annual Garden Awards run by the Department of Communities in partnership with regional tenant groups. This year's awards are now officially open.
Club makes sailing a breeze for all
"When participants are given the opportunity to steer their own boat, their faces light up. It’s fantastic to be a part of that experience."
Young offenders get the chance of fresh start
My son is a lot better, back to his happy self and is now doing year 10 at TAFE.
A chance to get active and accredited
People working with school children can now receive accreditation for coaching through the Queensland Government's Get Active Queensland Accreditation Program (GAQAP).
Ty's a top volunteer
The Sunshine Coast's Ty Belnap is the kind of man who inspires other volunteers — and everyone around him.
Across Queensland
Across Queensland
Dates to remember
Dates to Remember
community connect is published bi-monthly to connect Queenslanders with information about services and resources supported by the Department of Communities.
Last reviewed 16 June 2011
Last modified 15 May 2012
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