QFCA Sector News 2/09/2019

QFCA Sector News

Your weekly update on news, events and developments in Neighbourhood and Community Centres across Queensland.

The new Moranbah Youth and Community Centre was opened on Tuesday 27th August.  Minister for Communities Coralee O’Rourke officially opened the new centre alongside representatives from BMA and the Isaac Regional Council. Read more here:

News Story

We are looking for a new Secretary and Treasurer for the QFCA's state committee. This could be someone from your centre or management committee with time and skills to invest in these positions to benefit the QFCA and the wider Neighbourhood Centre network around Queensland. Interested parties can forward a CV to eo@qfca.org.au.

QFCA Contact

North Townsville Community Hub (Notch)  are in desperate need of a vehicle to continue their work supporting flood affected residents. You can donate to their Go Fund Me campaign here:

Go Fund Me

Loneliness is a growing epidemic in Australia with 1 in 4 people experiencing some kind of social anxiety.  The age group MOST at risk is young adults.  What is your organisation doing to create social connection for 18-25 year olds?

Report

Get Online Qld is a Queensland Government initiative which recruits volunteer digital mentors to help community members access the social, educational and financial benefits of being online.  They're keen to see mentors placed in Neighbourhood and Community Centres. If you're interested email GetOnlineQld@hpw.qld.gov.au. 

Get Online Qld

There's National Child Protection Week events in Townsville, Brisbane and Bundaberg coming up over the week or so.  You can book your place at each of these events on the NAPCAN website below: 

Event Bookings

Neighbourhood Houses Victoria has just released a major report  with the Department of Health and Human Services. "Connecting a Diverse Victoria"  shows the great work Neighbourhood Houses do to unite communities. 

Report

Psychological tools developed with aboriginal people are being trialled with farmers affected by drought.  These are great community based methods that can be used by Neighbourhood and Community Centres in Western Queensland.  You can read more in this fascinating Mosaic article here: 

Article

Don't forget to register for the Queensland Community Development Conference in Toowoomba!  It will have a heap of great content for Neighbourhood Centres:

Registrations

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