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Queensland Remembers Grants Program

Funding is now available.

Harsher penalties for drink drivers

Tough new drink driving laws are now in effect across Queensland.

Indigenous Languages Grants 2021

Applications now open.

International Access to Information Day

Open by design: government transparency everyone can see.

Queensland Women’s Strategy

Consultation now open.

The Jack Cranstoun Scholarship – dispute resolution opportunity

Applications for 2021 now open

Single-use plastic ban

From 1 September 2021 single-use plastics are banned in Queensland.

Australian of the Year Awards

Nominations now closed for the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards.

Queensland secures the 2032 Games

A Games for all Queensland.

The signs of when gambling took over

Learn the signs of problem gambling and find out about the support available.

National Volunteer Week

Come together and celebrate our dedicated volunteers

We need more foster carers, like you

Do you have a place in your heart and home?

International Olympic Committee to consider Brisbane 2032 next month

Brisbane 2032 Olympics update.

Reform of the Biodiscovery Act 2004

Consultation on the draft Traditional Knowledge in Biodiscovery Code and Guidelines has now closed.

Queensland Day 2021

On Queensland Day, 6 June, we celebrated our Queensland stories using #myQLDstory.

2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards

2021 recipients have been announced.

LGBTIQ+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day

Help shine a light on Domestic and Family Violence in LGBTIQ+ communities.

Darkness to Daylight 2021

Make a stand against Domestic and Family Violence.

Queensland Greats Awards

Recipients of the 2021 Queensland Greats Awards have been announced.

Privacy Awareness Week 2021

Knowing how to protect your personal information is as valuable as the information itself. Make privacy a priority.

Queensland students take action together against bullying

Taking action together to say Bullying. No Way.

Queensland Women’s Week

Celebrate the achievements of Queensland's women and girls.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship

Are you ready to launch your career supporting Queensland communities?

Students learning to Buy Smart in 2021

Entries for the 2021 Buy Smart Competition are now open!

2020 White Ribbon Day Event

The 2020 White Ribbon Day Event was held 20 November.

Compensation for volunteer firefighters

Applications for the Volunteer Firefighters Compensation Package 2019-20 now closed.

Queensland Mental Health Week

Take time for mental health.

Look Before You Lock

Tips to help save lives – for families, early childhood services and more.

Help stop cyberbullying together

Helpful information for children, young people, parents and carers.

Do your part. Be SharkSmart

Tips to help keep you safe in the water

Queensland Wills Week 2020

Your Will, your way… to make sure your wishes are known. Find out how to get yours done right, and for free.

Road Safety Week

Show us your tips on how to be safe on our roads.

Keeping native animals

Find out about the new native animal licences.

Take 5, get out alive

Would you survive a fire in your home?

Changes to the blue card system

Making the blue card system easier to understand and providing even better protection for Queensland children.

Are you B.OLD enough?

Share your story for a chance to win $1000!

COVID-19 updates

Stay informed of the latest information around COVID-19.

Queensland Government Pandemic Plan

Find out about disaster management in Queensland.

Queensland Music Festival’s 20th Anniversary

Over three huge weeks from 5–28 July 2019 Queensland Music Festival (QMF) took unforgettable music experiences to cities, regions and remote corners of Queensland.

Stop the rise

How can you stop the rise of STIs?

Make time for you

Find a happier you by doing a few small things every day to create a healthier relationship with your mind.

Supporting reconciliation

Applications for the Celebrating Reconciliation Small Grants Program 2020 are now closed.

Anzac Centenary community grants

Grants funding is now available to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

2019 Not Now, Not Ever. Together Breakfast

Bringing together the broader community to focus much needed attention on domestic and family violence.

Sexual Violence Awareness Month

Support victims and survivors of sexual violence this October.

Remembrance Day: 11 November

How will you remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice?

World Teachers’ Day

Celebrating teachers and the contribution they make to the lives of the children they teach.

Love your pets. Keep them safe this summer

It's important to help your pets through the long hot summer days.

2019 Right to Information Day

Find out how to access information held by Queensland Government agencies.

New youth justice laws have commenced

Find out how these laws will help us change the story for young people in the youth justice system.

Regional Parliament 2019

Supporting Families Changing Futures 2019-2023

A 5-year plan to help Queensland Children, young people, parents and families experiencing vulnerability.

Youth Justice Strategy Action Plan

Find out more about our commitment to reforming the youth justice system to make our communities safer.

Creative Generation - State Schools onstage

Queensland State School students take part in a professionally produced, award-winning arena spectacular each year and showcase their talents.

Celebrating 10 years of RTI and privacy

Find out about Queensland’s journey towards a more open, transparent and accountable government that protects and respects personal data.

Dignity First Fund

Helping Queenslanders experiencing homelessness meet their immediate needs and live with dignity.

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.

Recognising elder abuse

Find out more about how to see the signs of elder abuse, and access help.

Queensland’s waste levy

Find out what it means for you.

Spread the facts, not the flu

Find out how you can help prevent the flu this winter.

Sharing nude images without consent is a crime

Find out how to protect yourself online.

My Amazing Body podcasts

Exploring interesting, unknown and misunderstood parts of your body.

Youth Boost for regional employers

The popular youth Boost initiative and others are available to help employers get Queenslanders back to work.

No excuse for elder abuse

Start a community conversation and find out how you can recognise the signs of elder abuse.

Queensland celebrates multiculturalism

Celebrating multiculturalism with National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week and Queensland Multicultural Month.

Solar rebates for rentals

Rebates of up to $3,500 were available to help landlords and tenants share the benefits of solar.

Save energy around your home

Take advantage of the coming change of season to make the most of your energy savings.

Important child safety reports released

Read the reports which aim to enhance child safety across the state.

If it’s flooded, forget it

Don’t get out of your depth with floodwater—it’s not worth the risk.

Veterans’ virtual careers fair

The Queensland Government’s veterans’ virtual careers fair a great success.

Housing Ideas Bank

Got a great idea for housing? Tell us!

Ice Help - recovery is possible

Anonymous and confidential help is available 24/7 for ice users, family and friends. Find out what support and services are available.

Get Ready Queensland - what's your "WHAT-IF" plan?

Get Ready Queensland: let’s stay safe

Embedding and strengthening child and family reforms

Important progress is being made in child protection and family support reform in Queensland.

Queensland's Screen Industry Roadmap

Have your say on the future development of the screen industry.

Stop it at the Start

If you think violence against women is a big problem, tackle it when it’s a little one.

New smoke alarm laws

How the new legislation affects you.

New pathway to encourage veteran employment

Find out about the plan to attract and recruit veterans to the Queensland public sector.

IT Graduate Program

Exciting opportunities for IT Graduates.

Privacy Awareness Week 2018

Your personal information is precious.

Let's change the way we look at speed

Stick to the speed limit and stay safe.

Action on Ice - our plan to address the use and harms of crystal methamphetamine

Read our plan to address the use and harms of crystal methamphetamine.

School zone speed limits

Stick to the speed limit in school zones and keep aware of children crossing the road.

Bullying and cyberbullying – find help

Help is available. If you feel it, see it or know about it you can help stop it.

Roundabout rules

See some helpful tips on what to do when it comes to getting around roundabouts safely.

Enjoy the fireworks for Australia Day and stay safe

Stay safe this Australia Day by enjoying legal and controlled fireworks displays around Queensland.

Hear Me, See Me Art Exhibition

An exhibition of art from 5-18 year olds on the theme of what safety, love, joy, hope, trust and family look like.

Booked hire service licence

Check your eligibility for a service licence.

Action on Ice - addressing the use and effects of crystal methamphetamine

Find out how you can be involved in breaking the cycle of drug use.

Works for Queensland makes a difference to regional areas

Creating jobs to deliver vital infrastructure througout regional Queensland.

Turtle season at Mon Repos

Every year, from November to March, you can experience marine turtles nesting and hatching on the beaches of Mon Repos near Bundaberg.

Speak up for road safety

Get involved in making our roads safer during Queensland Road Safety Week (21-25 August 2017).

A strategic blueprint for Queensland's North West Minerals Province

A comprehensive strategy to facilitate a strong and prosperous future for the region.

Shaping SEQ - planning for the future

Have your say and be part of the conversation on how to shape your community.

Changes to Queensland's smoke alarm legislation

Making Queensland households the safest in Australia in relation to fire safety.

Queensland Mental Health Ambassador

Queensland's high profile sports starts highlight the importance of mental health at work.

Skilling Queenslanders for work

Thousands of job seekers are benefitting from the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

State of the Environment website

Explore, share and learn more about our environment and the pressures facing our natural assets.

Queensland's economy is growing

Queensland's economy continues to strengthen, with a forcasted economic growth of 4% in 2016–17.

World Science Festival 2017

Taking science out of the labs and into the streets of Brisbane.

The people behind the number

A powerful reminder to stay safe on our roads.

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane—CBD traffic changes

Find out about road and footpath closures, and changes to bus stops and parking affecting Brisbane’s CBD.

Queensland Parole System Review report released

Read the Queensland Parole System Review report and the Government's response.

Queensland Rail train crewing practices Commission of Inquiry report released

Read the Queensland Rail train crewing practices Commission of Inquiry report and the government's response.

Go Local to help Queenslanders

Find out how you can help local businesses impacted by Tropical Cyclone Debbie get back on their feet.

New world-class sport venues now open

New venues for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) are open for business.

Celebrate cultural diversity this Harmony Day

Show your support for Harmony Day.

Growing jobs in tourism

Expanding Queensland's tourism opportunities.

Leading the way in global innovation

The Queensland Government is leading the way in global innovation with the appointment of the state's first Chief Entrepreneur, Mark Sowerby.

Energy concessions for Queenslanders in financial emergency

Supporting vulnerable Queenslanders in times of need.

Biosecurity Queensland taking the sting out of summer

Treating high-risk fire ant areas across South East Queensland.

Progress on Accelerated Works Program

Supporting local economies to sustain and maintain employment opportunities in regional areas.

Building Queensland innovation - region by region

The Advancing Regional Innovation program supports innovation by connecting local people and organisations.

$150 million in grants to kickstart jobs

Funding is now available for Queensland businesses and manufacturers.

Get the conversation started with Talking Families

A range of tips, information and resources that can help with parenting and family life.

Protect your P-plater

How parents can help their young drivers behave on the road.

Raine Island website offers special insight

Ground-breaking work on remote Raine Island can now be followed online.

Ice consultation reaches out to the regions

Summit provides opportunity for regional communities to develop solutions to tackle ice in Queensland.

Are you planning a winter holiday road trip?

Find out all you need to know before hitting the road.

Ex-HMAS Tobruk to transform into world class dive site

Ex-HMAS Tobruk will provide a unique experience for divers and international tourists.

Developing a building plan for all Queenslanders

Queenslanders have had their say on the Queensland Building Plan.

Landmark City Deal for Townsville

Supporting economic growth, investment and local infrastructure in the state's north.