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Meet the Sunshine Coast’s new home birth team

Meet the Sunshine Coast’s new home birth team

The Sunshine Coast is set to pioneer a new publicly funded homebirth service in the second half of 2024, as announced by the Queensland Government. This innovative service is a result of collaborative efforts from a project team including obstetricians, midwives, medical staff, Queensland Ambulance Service, and maternity patients, aiming

Construction starts on youth detention facility at Woodford

Construction starts on youth detention facility at Woodford

The Queensland government has initiated the construction of a new 80-bed youth detention centre in Woodford, part of a broader initiative to enhance community safety through prevention, intervention, and detention strategies. This facility, one of three being developed, represents a significant investment in infrastructure designed to address youth justice challenges

Grants open to support social connections among older Queenslanders

Grants open to support social connections among older Queenslanders

Queensland is offering $2.5 million annually from 2024 to 2029 in grants to combat social isolation among older residents. Organisations capable of enhancing the connectedness and activity of older Queenslanders within their communities are invited to apply. This initiative also seeks an organization to oversee the Seniors Social Isolation