The Queensland social service sector incorporates a range of service delivery, community development, social justice, and advocacy organisations operating across a range of areas, including but not limited to: health, housing, employment, disability, aged care, services for children and young people, Indigenous affairs and multicultural affairs. Inclusion in the sector is less about the specific service being provided and more about commitment to a shared vision and a set of values. Organisations which are not-for-profit, community based and have a shared vision and central values are considered to be part of the social service sector.

The social service sector provides the community with services that meet a broad range of needs. The delivery of services aims to promote physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Groups in the community that are marginalised or disadvantaged, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) families and people with a disability, are supported by government and non-government providers of community services.

This section contains details on the social service sector in Queensland, including reform processes, networks, research and reports.

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Queensland Government media release People who are experiencing personal hardship due to flooding can download and use the Self-recovery app, go to www.communityrecovery.qld.gov.au or contact the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349. A community recovery hub has been opened in Townsville...
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Queensland Government media release A range of DRFA assistance is now available in 16 local council areas in northern Queensland: Burdekin, Cairns, Charters Towers, Cloncurry, Cook, Croydon, Douglas, Etheridge, Hinchinbrook, Hope Vale, McKinlay, Palm Island, Richmond, Townsville, Whitsunday and...
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Queensland Government media release More North Queensland residents are now able to access financial assistance and support services following the extreme flooding over recent days, with parts of the Burdekin and further areas of Townsville now activated. Acting Communities Minister Shannon...
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Businesses, community organisations, educational institutions and government agencies working to foster reconciliation and pave the way for a better future for our state are encouraged to nominate for the 2019 Queensland Reconciliation Awards. The awards recognise inspirational initiatives that are...
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For Purpose builds the strategic, advocacy and communication capacity of not-for-profit and purposeful organisations. They have launched a new online learning platform for not-for-profits which includes three courses on: Meeting with decision-makers Policy writing Strategic planning To find out...
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Queensland Government media release Christmas and school holidays can often be tough for Queensland families struggling with financial pressures, which is why it’s important to remember that help is just a phone call away. Acting Minister for Communities Shannon Fentiman said December and January...
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The Palaszczuk Government has today released Queensland’s first Youth Justice Strategy outlining ways to keep communities safer and reduce youth reoffending across the state. Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women Di Farmer said the strategy Working Together Changing the Story 2019-2023...
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During the Christmas period many community service organisations close their doors. If you need support during the holiday season here are a list of helpful contacts: Queensland Government - 13Family hotline Phone: 13 32 64 Family Drug Support's 24/7 support line Phone: 1300 368 186 DV Connect...
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Queensland Government media release Queensland is home to more than 700,000 active volunteers, each playing their part in making the state’s thriving communities more resilient and vibrant places to live. Today (5 December) is International Volunteer Day, an opportunity for Queenslanders to...
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What's your plan for advancing your organisation's mission in 2019 and beyond? How will you know where to focus your efforts, and what strategies will you put in place? And more importantly, how will you know if you've been successful? This webinar will get you motivated and equipped to really hit...

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