Community Connect Issue One 2008
Community Connect issue one 2008
Community connect is published bi-monthly to connect Queenslanders with information about services and initiatives supported by the Department of Communities and Disability Services Queensland.
Message from the Minister
News in brief
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There's no place like home
Younger people with high care needs now have the choice to live independently thanks to the Younger People in Residential Aged Care initiative.
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The road to remorse
Young traffic offenders are changing their attitude to road safety after hearing personal accounts of the trauma experienced by victims and witnesses of road accidents.
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Safe haven for women's best friend
The Pets in Crisis program assists women who feel trapped in violent situations because of concern for their beloved pets.
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The working life
Help Enterprises offers post school services to young people with a disability who are making the transition from school to work.
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Technology meets tradition
A new Indigenous Knowledge Centre at Hope Vale brings the latest technology and traditional library services together to create a unique meeting place.
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Queensland leads volunteer surge
Volunteering is for everyone - every age group, every skill base, every interest and every culture.
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Anti-racism kicks goals
The Queensland Roar Against Racism campaign kicked off at Suncorp Stadium with its powerful message that there is no place for racism in Queensland.
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Support for Indigenous families
Early intervention services providing intensive support in Cairns and Inala are successfully engaging with Indigenous families with children aged under 10 years.
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A kiss and practical information make it better
A series of tip sheets about how to prevent serious injuries to children is available to assist parents and child care services to promote safe environments and safety practices.
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Many cultures, one community
The annual Queensland Multicultural Festival on Sunday 12 October will showcase Queensland’s uniquely diverse community across a broad range of art forms and traditional and contemporary cultural activities.
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Autism services boost confidence
The Autism Early Intervention Initiative works to reduce the long term impact on families who care for children with autism. Early intervention can significantly improve children’s health and cognitive development as well as helping to overcome some of the social and physical barriers to full participation.
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Across Queensland
Across Queensland at any given time there are hundreds of people getting together, sharing their stories, promoting their organisations, challenging community perceptions and celebrating achievements. We've captured a snapshot.
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Community people
The Director-General introduces eight people in the community who are making a difference to the lives of vulnerable Queenslanders. In this edition we focus on people who are working with the multicultural community to bring about a more socially cohesive and culturally vibrant society.