Media Releases

18 September, 2026
WORKS have commenced this week to fix the dangerous school bus set-down at Maroochydore High after extensive advocating from local

16 September, 2026

31 August, 2026
Strengthening Communities Multicultural Grants available to support community-led initiatives which strengthen inclusivity and connectivity for culturally diverse Queenslanders. $2 million

29 August, 2026
Multicultural Queensland Awards recognise 7 winners and 12 highly commended nominees whose leadership and tireless efforts are building stronger and

21 August, 2026
The Crisafulli Government partners with Eat Street Northshore to bring Queenslanders together as part of Multicultural Queensland Month. This weekend

19 August, 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders aged 18–25 encouraged to apply for the 2026 Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program. Participants

5 August, 2026
The Crisafulli Government launches Women’s Economic Security Strategy in Queensland-first to help women build stronger financial futures. Developed with input from more than 3,200 Queenslanders

20 July, 2026
Applications open for Multicultural Connect Grants to build or upgrade community halls, meeting spaces, local hubs, and sporting facilities. $3.75 million total funding pool available,

16 July, 2026
Almost $280,000 invested across 30 community organisations through Round 2 of Empowering Queensland Women grants program. Recipients situated across Queensland

15 July, 2026
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

9 July, 2026
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,

2 July, 2026

23 June, 2026

16 June, 2026
Almost $2 million in support delivered to 25 community-led projects to unite communities and break down barriers across Queensland. Strengthening Communities Multicultural

11 June, 2026
More than 70 organisations and their cultural events later this year supported through Celebrating Multicultural Queensland – Round 2. Successful

5 June, 2026
The LNP $1 million election commitment to protect Mudjimba Island delivered with the 23 moorings commencing installation today. There will

3 June, 2026
NAIDOC Grants funding allocated to locally led events across Queensland to support Fifty Years of Deadly celebrations. More than $170,000

27 May, 2026

21 May, 2026
The LNP election commitment to protect Mudjimba Island continues with research commencing today as part of the $1 million project.

18 May, 2026
An LNP commitment to deliver new public amenities at Mount Coolum National Park, aimed at enhancing visitor experience and looking

18 May, 2026
The Crisafulli Government is delivering the first funding tranche of the Multicultural Connect Grants, with $1.25 million awarded to six

11 May, 2026
The Crisafulli Government is creating a stronger and more inclusive Queensland with a fresh $15 million funding pool available. The

7 May, 2026
Funding confirmed for community organisations across Queensland to support local events which promote unity and reconciliation. This year’s recipients stretch

30 April, 2026
The Crisafulli Government delivers new $2 million Indigenous Cape Communities Economic Development Fund. Funding will empower 11 Indigenous councils across

29 April, 2026
The Crisafulli Government will meet with mayors of Rural, Remote and Indigenous Councils this week. Meetings will focus on delivering

13 April, 2026
Nominations for 2026 Multicultural Queensland Awards now open. There are seven awards categories recognising outstanding individuals and organisations working for

23 March, 2026

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19 March, 2026

13 March, 2026

8 March, 2026

26 February, 2026

23 February, 2026
Fiona Simpson has confirmed that construction of new toilet amenities for visitors to Mount Coolum National Park will commence next

17 February, 2026

6 February, 2026
Four Queensland finalists announced for the AgriFutures Australia Queensland Rural Women’s Award. Award acknowledges the efforts of Queensland women in

6 February, 2026

23 January, 2026

10 December, 2025

24 November, 2025
Celebrating Multicultural Queensland grants will support 70 community organisations and their events from the Gold Coast to Cairns next year.

10 November, 2025
Applications open for Round 2 of the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland grants program, with a total of $500,000 available. Eligible organisations

12 February, 2025
Three finalists for the Queensland Rural Women’s Award announced by Minister for Primary Industries. Award recognises the contribution of Queensland

11 February, 2025
Looking After Country Grant Program recipients announced. $522,972 awarded to seven First Nations conservation projects across Queensland. These projects will

6 February, 2025
Nominations are open for the 2025 Queensland Reconciliation Awards. Award categories celebrate initiatives supporting and strengthening First Nations communities. More

29 January, 2025
Nominations for the 2025 Multicultural Queensland Awards open on Monday 3 February. The awards recognise individuals and organisations for their

22 January, 2025
Crisafulli Government delivers on 100 Day Plan commitment to increase opportunities for home ownership in Queensland’s Indigenous communities. Rent-to-buy model

24 December, 2024
Funding boost for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health initiatives The Crisafulli Government will invest $2 million to improve

19 December, 2024
Marching forward to advance women’s economic security Investing in Queensland women returning to the workforce Expressions of interest now open

28 November, 2024
A Fresh Start for Queensland: Path to Treaty Act repealed as Indigenous communities receive direct funding boost Crisafulli Government delivers
