By Leanne Francia, NCWQ Child, Youth and Family Adviser (photo credit: https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/get-involved/fellowships-awards-residencies/blackwrite) The April report took a look at what life at home now looked like for families in the
2019-20 Bushfire Events It has been a devasting start to 2020 for many Australians. From September 2019 fires heavily impacted various regions across Australia. In New South Wales more than 100 fires
By Leanne Francia, NCWQ Child, Youth and Family Adviser (photo credit: https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/get-involved/fellowships-awards-residencies/blackwrite) Life for Queensland families has changed dramatically since our February report. In our April report we will take
By Leanne Francia, NCWQ Child, Youth and Family Adviser (photo credit: https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/get-involved/fellowships-awards-residencies/blackwrite) Art Therapy Supporting LGBTIQ Youth The Queensland Mental Health Commission funded Open Doors Youth Service to trial the
By Leanne Francia, NCWQ Child, Youth and Family Adviser NAIDOC Week NAIDOC week was celebrated in July under the theme Voice. Treaty. Truth – working together for a shared future
The months are passing by quickly, Easter has come and gone, and the middle of the year is close. In the words of Dr Seuss “how did it get so
The social issues and challenges facing our children, young people, and families are complex.
By Marjorie Voss NCWQ Child and Family Adviser Unfortunately, the social issues affecting the community have not decreased, but appear to have increased. This report brings to the fore some
By Marjorie Voss OAM NCWQ Child and Family Adviser Domestic and Family Violence; Child Abuse and Neglect; Child Sexual Abuse; Elder Abuse; Sexual Abuse and Assault; Bullying; Homelessness; Poverty; and
By Marjorie Voss OAM NCWQ Child and Family Adviser In February I received an email from the CEO of the Lady Musgrave Trust, Karen Lyon Reid which read in part