Rockhampton Women’s Shelter: Housing crisis a ‘huge brick wall’
Queensland’s housing crisis is causing a bottleneck for women who have escaped violence, with many stuck at shelters for more than 12 months.
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Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre: We desperately need more space
As the only neighbourhood centre in the rapidly growing Cairns Northern Beaches region, Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre is facing a huge demand for services.
Redland Community Centre: Delivering Christmas joy to families in need
Redland Community Centre team is spreading Christmas cheer to those in need with their Festive Food bags and annual Christmas gift donation drive.
All Abilities Mackay: Promoting equality through play
All Abilities Mackay's programs encourage children to learn through play and choose different sensory environments to suit their need.
Mackay Advocacy Inc: Fighting for the rights of the most vulnerable
Mackay Advocacy Inc. is managing case loads that are up to three times higher than they should be, as more people with disabilities fall through the cracks of the NDIS.
Women’s Centre: Women returning to unsafe situations because there’s no homes
The team at Women's Centre FNQ has seen the huge impacts of the housing crisis on service delivery as they support women escaping violence.
COVID-19: United effort to vaccinate Gold Coast’s homeless community
The Gold Coast Homelessness Network (GCHN) has coordinated vaccination clinics to protect some of the most vulnerable members of the community from COVID-19.
Community Plus: ‘I choose Art Gang to be my family’
A diverse group of artists have found a sense of belonging and connection through West End Community House's Art Gang.
Homelessness Services Hub: Working with the community to curb homelessness
Demand for services at Anglicare North Queensland’s Cairns Homelessness Hub has gone through the roof in the past year, as the rental crisis forces families to stay in hotels, caravan parks and even tents.
Inala Wangarra: Empowering children through culture and connection
Youth programs which connect First Nations children to their culture have had long-term benefits on improving mental health and wellbeing.