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Gladstone Region engaging in action Together acknowledges the Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda peoples as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live, work and learn. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and would like to extend this respect to all other First Nations peoples. We recognise First Nations peoples’ knowledge and continuing connection to land, place, and waters.Our community’s vision is to achieve opportunity, equity, and quality of life for everyone.Together, with every voice, we can create a better future.
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Gladstone Region Human Services Leadership Program Underway
People from across the Gladstone Region's human services sector came together to commence the Gladstone Region Human Services Leadership Program, a unique leadership development opportunity co-designed by local practitioners to strengthen leadership capability across the region.
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Sep 232 min read


Building More Inclusive Environments for Children and Families
Human service practitioners across the Gladstone Region are strengthening their collective capacity to create more inclusive environments where children, young people and families can experience belonging, participation and wellbeing. In August, 30 practitioners from across the Gladstone Region participated in the Sector Capacity Building Initiative's Neurodiversity Awareness and Inclusive Practice Training, building knowledge, confidence and practical strategies that can be
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Sep 233 min read


Gladstone puts children at the centre of shaping future family supports
What happens when the voices of children become the starting point for decisions about the future? That was the focus of Gladstone's first Children and Family Supports (CaFS) Partnership Table, held on 27 and 28 August. More than a workshop, it marked the establishment of a new partnership approach for the region, bringing community partners, providers and government together to collectively navigate significant reform while keeping the wellbeing of children and families at t
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Sep 13 min read


Learning Together About What Supports Children and Families
Positive change happens when community shares ideas, learns together and works towards a brighter future for children and families. Across the Gladstone Region, community members, parents, carers, organisations, service providers and partners continue to work together, sharing knowledge, experience and insights to strengthen the supports that help children and families thrive. As planning begins for the next Gladstone Region Wellbeing Evaluation, the 2025 Evaluation Report
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Aug 312 min read


Deep Collaboration Training 2026: Strengthening Our Region’s Capacity to Lead Together
Under the eucalyptus trees in Tannum Sands, beside the Boyne River, a group of human service practitioners who support the Gladstone Region gathered in a quiet moment before beginning Deep Collaboration Training. Each person placed a leaf into the water, to symbolically set down responsibilities and be fully present in the learning. As the leaves drifted away, a turtle surfaced beside them, a reminder of what can rise when space is intentionally created to slow down together.
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Mar 253 min read


Hands and Hearts That Care for Our Children
Foster carers, kinship carers and practitioners from across the Gladstone Region came together in February for Trauma Informed Training, focused on how carers respond, connect and support the unique needs of a child.
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Mar 252 min read


Together in Action 2026: Power of Local Voices to Drive Change
The power of local stories took centre stage at Together in Action 2026, a movement created by the Gladstone Region Systems Leaders to strengthen connection and collective action across our region.
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Mar 124 min read


Early Connection Matters: Local Practitioners Strengthen Suicide Prevention Skills
Practitioners from services across the region participated in a Conversations 4 Life training focusing on early suicide prevention and mental wellbeing.
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Jan 222 min read


Gladstone Region Childhood Builders: Growing a Movement for Thriving Childhoods
Our children’s wellbeing is shaped by the relationships and environments that surround them. When families, services and community are connected and supported, we create the foundation to give every child the best chance to thrive, now and into the future. In response to community-identified priorities, the Gladstone Region Childhood Builders training series continues to build momentum as a sector capacity building initiative across the region. The training series supports p
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Jan 202 min read


Community Builds Digital Storytelling Skills to Share Local Voices
The Stories for Impact Digital Storytelling four-part training workshop equipped participants with practical skills to find, make, edit and share authentic stories using everyday technology.
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Dec 18, 20252 min read


Rites of Passage 2025 Celebrates Culture, Connection and Achievement
Building on the success of last year's community-led graduation ceremony and celebration, the First Nations Working Group of Gladstone Region engaging in action Together (GRT) brought community together for the Rites of Passage 2025 event on Sunday 9 November at the Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct. This year's celebration continued our community's commitment to acknowledge the self-determination and significant achievement of First Nations Youth of the Gladst
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Nov 24, 20253 min read


Be Part of Gladstone Regions Wellbeing Data and Evaluation Working Group
Gladstone Region Wellbeing Data and Evaluation Working Group.
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Oct 28, 20252 min read


The Science of Connection: Gladstone Champions Brain-Based Approach to Youth Mental Health
Seventeen local professionals from child-and youth-focused organisations in the Gladstone Region came together through a community-led...
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Oct 10, 20253 min read


Grounded in Connection: First Nations-Led, Trauma-Informed Training
Human service practitioners came together in Gladstone for First Nations-Led, Trauma-Informed Training Series co-faciliated by...
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Oct 7, 20253 min read


Building Confidence, Compassion and Connection: Responding to Children in Substance-Using Families Training
Giving our children the best start in life means ensuring children feel safe, happy and loved, growing up at home with their families. ...
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Oct 7, 20252 min read


Using Evidence and Innovation for a Healthier Start to Life
Right now, there is converging policy opportunity, support and ambition offering the best chance to achieve systems change for...
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Sep 24, 20252 min read


Tracking Progress: Data and Evaluation Working Group Kicks-Off Wellbeing Review
Community members of the Gladstone Region Wellbeing Data and Evaluation Working Group have kicked off quarterly reviews as part of the...
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Jul 17, 20252 min read


Building Skills, Strengthening Impact: Project Management Training for Human Services
Project Management Fundamentals Training has provided local human services sector professionals actionable tools and practical skills to...
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Jun 27, 20252 min read


Central Queensland Show Up to Optimise Regional Benefit from National Investment in ‘PLACE’
Central Queensland place-based champions convened in Gladstone in April to host and welcome PLACE to the region as part of their tour of...
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May 22, 20252 min read


Together in Action 2025: A movement of shared community pride and a celebration of local stories
Our region’s spirit and rich history of collaboration and innovation was celebrated by over 50 local changemakers at Together in Action 2025
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Mar 4, 20254 min read


GRT Leadership Group Seeking Members Passionate About Improving Community Outcomes
Gladstone Region Community Leaders are invited to join the Gladstone Region engaging in action Together (GRT) volunteer Leadership Group....
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Feb 24, 20252 min read


Collective Efforts to Make Early Childhood Development Supports Easier for Families to Access
ECEC Educators and Allied Health professionals recently joined together to improve access to early childhood development supports.
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Feb 18, 20252 min read


Stronger Child and Caregiver Relationships: Training for Foster Carers
Trauma Informed Training for Foster Carers has equipped caregivers with practical knowledge and strategies to provide more in-tune care...
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Dec 19, 20242 min read


Practitioner Wellbeing Training: Enhancing Brain Health for our Frontline Human Service Practitioners
Local Human Service Sector practitioners focus on their personal wellbeing and brain health at recent training.
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Dec 19, 20242 min read
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