Celebrating Multicultural Queensland grants will support 70 community organisations and their events from the Gold Coast to Cairns next year. The successful organisations will share $500,000, with each receiving varying grant amounts up to a maximum of $20,000. Applications remain open for Round 2 of the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland grants program, and close on 13…
Applications open for Round 2 of the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland grants program, with a total of $500,000 available. Eligible organisations can apply for up to $20,000 to support multicultural events and festivals which are scheduled for the second half of 2026. The program’s new split format ensures year-round support for cultural events across Queensland. The Crisafulli Government is supporting social cohesion and delivering a fresh start for…
Three finalists for the Queensland Rural Women’s Award announced by Minister for Primary Industries. Award recognises the contribution of Queensland women in rural and emerging industries, business, and community. Winner to be announced in March and go on to represent Queensland at the national awards. The Crisafulli Government has recognised the contribution of rural women to…
Looking After Country Grant Program recipients announced. $522,972 awarded to seven First Nations conservation projects across Queensland. These projects will support 51 temporary part-time jobs including rangers, trainees and project officers. The Crisafulli Government is supporting Traditional Owners to care for and connect with Country, through the latest round of Looking After Country grants. More than $520,000 will…
Nominations are open for the 2025 Queensland Reconciliation Awards. Award categories celebrate initiatives supporting and strengthening First Nations communities. More than 100 inspiring initiatives and partnerships have been recognised by Queensland Reconciliation Awards. Nominations are open for the 2025 Queensland Reconciliation Awards, with businesses, schools, local sporting clubs, councils and government agencies encouraged to apply. The awards are…
Nominations for the 2025 Multicultural Queensland Awards open on Monday 3 February. The awards recognise individuals and organisations for their outstanding contribution to a prosperous, fair and harmonious multicultural Queensland. Previous winners include community volunteers, groups, businesses, government agencies and media. As tens of thousands of Queenslanders celebrate the start of Lunar New Year, the Crisafulli…
Crisafulli Government delivers on 100 Day Plan commitment to increase opportunities for home ownership in Queensland’s Indigenous communities. Rent-to-buy model launched under a new Palm Island Home Ownership Scheme. Work underway to open new housing pathways in other remote Indigenous communities. The Crisafulli Government has delivered on its promise to deliver a new rent-to-buy scheme…
Funding boost for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health initiatives The Crisafulli Government will invest $2 million to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. First Nations Social and Emotional Wellbeing grants will be distributed to six community organisations across the state. The grants are designed to help reduce suicide…
Marching forward to advance women’s economic security Investing in Queensland women returning to the workforce Expressions of interest now open for 250 Jobs Academy places in 2025 Queensland Women’s Week to be held from 2 to 9 March 2025 ‘March forward’ is the theme for Queensland Women’s Week to be held from 2-9 March 2025 The…
A Fresh Start for Queensland: Path to Treaty Act repealed as Indigenous communities receive direct funding boost Crisafulli Government delivers on election promise to repeal Path to Treaty Act. Legislation introduced to Parliament today to wind-up activities of Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry and First Nations Treaty Institute. Funds to be reallocated to boost tangible outcomes in…
