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Community—making connections

Women’s Legal Service

Women’s Legal Service (WLSQ) is a specialist community legal centre providing free legal and social work services to women in Queensland who experience domestic violence and complex family law matters. Each year more than 3500 women are assisted—30 per cent of these women live in rural, regional and remote areas of the state.

WLSQ was formed by a group of women in 1984 as a small volunteer service offering telephone legal advice and counselling to women from a room at West End’s Women’s House Shelter.

30 years on, WLSQ has served more than 60,000 women and employs nearly 20 staff and 100 volunteers—comprising female lawyers, law students and social workers who graciously give of their time and expertise each month to help those in need.

By protecting and supporting some of Queensland’s most vulnerable, WLSQ is creating a community where no woman—or family—is left behind. Visit the Women’s Legal Service website to learn more about the vital services offered.

Barcoo – number one for volunteering

Queenslanders are willing volunteers and nowhere is this more evident than in Barcoo Shire in western Queensland which has the highest rates of volunteering statewide. In a drought prone region, the residents have not let adversity dampen their community spirit with more than 40 per cent of people lending a helping hand through an organisation or group activity.

Barcoo Shire is leading by example and highlights how resilience, local pride and personal connections can build strong communities in even the most remote locations. Consider volunteering or getting involved in your community today.

Making a new start in Queensland

Since 1998, MDA (Multicultural Development Association) has been at the forefront of helping refugees and migrants settle in Queensland. Working in Brisbane, Toowoomba and Rockhampton, MDA provides individuals and families with practical and emotional support including employment and settlement services.

MDA, supported by an active volunteer base, delivers direct services to clients and works with community leaders and cultural support workers to promote social inclusion and build community connections. MDA helps to address everyday issues faced by migrants in Queensland while providing accredited training and cultural skills for professionals working with migrants and refugees.

Queensland’s future success will be enhanced by our cultural diversity and MDA is just one dedicated organisation helping new Queenslanders to find their place to shine.

Tim Fairfax Family Foundation

Musica Viva brought their Equal Music Program to Mt Isa in 2013 thanks to TFFF’s generous three-year commitment.

The Tim Fairfax Family Foundation (TFFF) supports arts, education and community initiatives that benefit rural, remote and regional Queenslanders.

Since its establishment in June 2008, the TFFF has provided funding to a number of Queensland organisations such as the Puuya Foundation, Shelter Housing Action Cairns, Queensland Art Gallery, Crossroad Arts, and Sunnykids (to name but a few)—helping them deliver programs that enrich communities across the state.

Tim Fairfax AC, TFFF Chairman and one of the foundation’s trustees, was also a 2013 Queensland Greats recipient.

Nominate a Queenslander

Whether you know an active community volunteer or someone who has made a ground-breaking discovery, we want to know about them.

Tell us about Queenslanders who deserve to be recognised by visiting:

We appreciate your support and look forward to learning more about your local champions.

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Last updated
7 April, 2016

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