Community connect issue three
Community connect issue three Community connect is published bi-monthly to connect Queenslanders with information about services and resources supported by the Department of Communities.
Message from the Minister
News in brief
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Coming out about youth suicide
A new Youth Suicide Prevention program aims to assist lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people.
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Bright ideas
Young Queenslanders will be inspired to think big at the 2009 Ideas Festival.
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Artists online
Young people are encouraged to explore the things that matter to them by entering the Make a Move online art competition.
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Students come together for humanity
A group of multicultural facilitators are talking to children in schools about diversity and acceptance.
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Get involved in government
Whether you live in regional Queensland or in the city, your opinion can inform the government's views on issues that affect you and your community.
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Young offenders build a future
Young offenders learn new skills and improve their job prospects while giving something back to the community.
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The Word on the Street
Hip Hop is bringing young people from different cultural backgrounds together across the borders of race and religion.
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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 young people who are working as volunteers in their community.
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Back to School
More than 100 Youth Support Coordinators around the state are supporting young people to complete their secondary education.
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Jodie focuses on the future
Post School Services help young people with a disability and their families to plan for life after school.
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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.