Community Investment Program – projects approved for 2011-12 to 2013-14 funding in Queensland

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Community Investment Program 2011-12 to 2013-14: QLD
Organisation Name Project Name
Total funding
2011-12 to 2013-14
Project Description Phone

Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation Inc

Beating the Blues: Suicide and Depression Management

$501,348

This project supports all 42 communities in the Burnett Inland region and creates sustainable, region-wide systems in proactive suicide and depression management. The project reviews, monitors and addresses rural issues and coordinates preventative action and intervention strategies.

07 4169 7856

Girudala Community Cooperative Society Ltd

Bowen Indigenous Support Program

$340,761

The project develops partnerships between service providers and improves the coordination of local services to achieve better outcomes for the local Indigenous community in the Bowen area. The project promotes alternative methods of service provision, which fills gaps in current servicing arrangements and improves the quality and distribution of information about services available in the district.

07 4786 1000

Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation

Gurriny Community Capacity Coordination Project

$366,840

The project builds community capacity by providing coordination of, and improving collaboration between, social services available in Yarrabah. The project aims to provide long‑term strategies to address social issues that affect individuals through improved referral systems and by building partnerships which will benefit families and the community as a whole.

07 4056 9388

Inala Wangarra Inc

Inala Wangarra Community Engagement Project

$312,927

The project brings members of the Indigenous community in Inala together to develop skills as volunteers, community mentors and leaders. In partnership with government and non‑government agencies, and other community organisations, volunteer and community leadership programs are implemented to strengthen community capacity.

07 3279 9319

Multicultural Centre for Mental Health and Well-Being Inc

Multicultural Peer Mentoring Project

$220,437

The project strengthens communities, builds capacity and leadership skills, and reduces anti-social behaviour within the community. The project delivers mentor programs to improve communication, interpersonal skills and self‑esteem to create healthy relationships for recently arrived refugee youth. The project also provides educational forums on law, culture, sexual and mental health, and employment rights and responsibilities. The project activities take place in Yeronga.

07 3848 1600

Mundubbera Community Development Association

Local Blokes, Local Answers

$94,003

The project provides a range of health related information to men in Mundubbera and adjacent communities in the Central and North Burnett region and encourages them to develop social networks. The project also promotes sustainability in rural communities affected by climate change, and improves resilience by helping men to adapt to the impacts of climate change on their physical and emotional health and finances.

07 4165 4690

Queensland Dairyfarmers' Organisation Ltd

Strengthening the farming community on the Darling Downs

$159,805

The project builds community capacity within farming communities on the Darling Downs in Queensland, covering the dairy farm communities around Toowoomba, Kulpi, Allora and Pittsworth. Activities include workshops, farm walks, information evenings and discussion forums that focus on building personal and business resilience, farm and business management skills and leadership training.

07 5498 2013

Queensland Dairyfarmers' Organisation Ltd

Building a stronger community through the young farmers' network in the Sunshine Coast region

$137,871

The project builds community capacity within farming communities in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, covering the dairy farm communities of Gympie, Kenilworth, Maleny and Dayboro. Activities include workshops, farm walks, information evenings and discussion forums that focus on building personal and business resilience, farm and business management skills and leadership training.

07 5498 2013

Queensland Dairyfarmers' Organisation Ltd

Building a stronger community through the young farmers' network in the South East Queensland region

$137,871

The project builds community capacity within farming communities in the South East Queensland area, covering the dairy farm communities of Beaudesert, Rathdowney, Harrisville, Boonah and Toogoolawah. Activities include workshops, farm walks, information evenings and discussion forums that focus on building personal and business resilience, farm and business management skills and leadership training.

07 5498 2013

Youth Information and Referral Service Inc

Youth Information and Referral Service

$290,473

The project facilitates coordinated support for youth in Mackay at risk of social exclusion for various reasons, including school disengagement, substance misuse, sleeping rough and/or homelessness.

07 4957 7947

 

Content Updated: 28 May 2012