BETTER SERVICES THROUGH A STRONGER ECONOMY 30 community organisations funded to strengthen economic security for Queensland women

Ministerial Media Release

Almost $280,000 invested across 30 community organisations through Round 2 of Empowering Queensland Women grants program. Recipients situated across Queensland will deliver projects to support a wide range of women who face differing challenges depending on where they live, personal circumstances, or cultural background. Supported initiatives demonstrate clear commitment to helping women overcome barriers to…

A BETTER LIFESTYLE THROUGH A STRONGER ECONOMY Home ownership scheme starts on Palm Island as Rent-to-Buy applications open

Ministerial Media Release

New Rent-to-Buy Scheme opens for applications on Palm Island.    Crisafulli Government delivering on promise to unlock home ownership for Palm Island residents.   First-of-its-kind scheme designed in partnership with Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council allows social housing tenants to buy the home they live in.   The Crisafulli Government is delivering practical support for home ownership as part of its plan to…

Closing The Gap in Torres Strait, Far North with $13 million critical infrastructure investment

Ministerial Media Release

Crisafulli Government’s Closing the Gap Priorities Fund delivers more than $13 million for the Torres Strait islands and Hope Vale community. Funding supports five new local projects addressing water security, critical transport, waste management, and education services. The 2026-27 State Budget committed more than $73 million to deliver 21 new public health and essential infrastructure projects in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland.  The Crisafulli Government is committed to driving real progress in…

Closing the Gap, supporting women and strengthening communities

Ministerial Media Release

The Crisafulli Government is delivering for Queensland with practical initiatives to help Close the Gap in Indigenous communities, empower culturally diverse communities, and unlock women’s economic security, in the 2026-27 Budget. The $167.2 million Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism Budget is strengthening the foundations for a fresh start, with better services through a stronger economy.

Boosting local projects to strengthen communities across Queensland

Ministerial Media Release

Almost $2 million in support delivered to 25 community-led projects to unite communities and break down barriers across Queensland. Strengthening Communities Multicultural Grants help to drive innovative projects in communities where they have the greatest impact. Successful projects include organisations from the Far North, North, Central, South East, and Western Queensland regions.   The Crisafulli Government is supporting social cohesion by building bridges…

More support for State’s multicultural community

Ministerial Media Release

More than 70 organisations and their cultural events later this year supported through Celebrating Multicultural Queensland – Round 2. Successful community organisations are spread across Queensland and will deliver events between 1 July and 31 December 2026. Applications now open for funding to support multicultural events and festivals scheduled in the first half of 2027. The Crisafulli Government is supporting social cohesion and celebrating the cultural…

Community celebrations boosted for NAIDOC Week 50th anniversary

Ministerial Media Release

NAIDOC Grants funding allocated to locally led events across Queensland to support Fifty Years of Deadly celebrations.  More than $170,000 will support 59 community events to amplify their impact and bring communities together. NAIDOC Week celebrations take place on 5-12 July, with this year’s theme “50 Years of Deadly” marking half a century of NAIDOC Week. The Crisafulli Government is investing…