community connect issue four
community connect issue four community connect is published bi-monthly to connect Queenslanders with information about services and resources supported by the Department of Communities.
Message from the Ministers
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News in brief
Latest information including confidential web counselling for kids; the Queensland Performing Arts Centre improvements for people with a disability; and a new website for wheelies.
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Parents offered a lifeline
Lifeline offers parenting courses and counselling services for parents.
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Multicultural mothering
Advice and information is available in different languages for parents from multicultural backgrounds raising children in Australia.
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Breaking the homelessness cycle
A Place to Call Home gives families the support they need to move beyond crisis and fix the problems that have contributed to their homelessness.
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Program has amazing effect on children
Early childhood support services for families with children aged up to six years who have significant developmental delay.
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Everybody needs good neighbours
There are more than 100 neighbourhood centres around the state offering support to Queensland families.
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Josh values money and lifestyle skills
A life skills program is helping people with a disability to be more independent.
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Making childhood memories
Domestic and family violence services around the state are helping families to stay safe and perpetrators to change their behaviour.
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Foster families open their hearts and homes to our most vulnerable children
Foster and kinship carers are everyday people from all walks of life.
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Financial first aid
Financial counselling services can help families to manage their budgets and avoid financial hardship.
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The power of positive learning
A sports-based program equips young people who disengage from school at an early age to return to mainstream schooling.
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Community People
The Director-General introduces eight people in the community who are making a difference to the lives of Queensland families.
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Companion card provides lion's share of discounts
The new Companion Card ensures that people with a disability can now take part in entertaining activities without incurring additional costs for a companion to accompany them.
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Group provides vital support for homicide victims
A victim's support group is helping families through the ordeal of losing a family member through homicide.
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Across Queensland
Community members and organisations have been out and about across Queensland sharing stories, celebrating successes, promoting organisations and pulling together in times of need. We've captured a snapshot.