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Australian of the Year Awards

Celebrating 160 years.

2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards.

Is it time to ban expanded polystyrene takeaway food containers and cups?

Have your say today.

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.

2021 Australian of the Year Awards

The Queensland recipients for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards have been announced.

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

International Access to Information Day

Building trust through transparency.

Students learning to Buy Smart in 2020

Encouraging Queensland students to develop their financial knowledge.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traineeship

Are you ready to launch your career supporting Queensland communities?

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?

Getting help is a safe bet

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

Changes to the blue card system

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

Queensland Day 2020

This Queensland Day, 6 June, we said thanks to those Queenslanders who helped us through one of the most challenging times.

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 Greats Awards

Announcing the 2020 Queensland Greats Awards.

Privacy Awareness Week 2020

Do you know how to protect your personal information? Find out about your privacy rights and responsibilities.

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.

Are you prepared for bushfire season?

After a dry winter, bushfire season started early. Are you prepared?

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?

Love your pets. Keep them safe this summer

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

World Teachers’ Day

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

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.

Queensland Greats Awards

Nominations are now closed for the 2019 Queensland Greats Awards.

Grants and interest-free loans for solar

Help for households and small businesses to save with solar.

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.

Queensland Mental Health Ambassador

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

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.

Skilling Queenslanders for work

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

Changes to Queensland's smoke alarm legislation

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

Queensland Greats Awards

Nominations for the Queensland Greats Awards are now closed.

Queensland's economy is growing

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

Queensland Parole System Review report released

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

The people behind the number

A powerful reminder to stay safe on our roads.

World Science Festival 2017

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

State of the Environment website

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

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.

Go Local to help Queenslanders

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

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.

New world-class sport venues now open

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

Energy concessions for Queenslanders in financial emergency

Supporting vulnerable Queenslanders in times of need.

Progress on Accelerated Works Program

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

Biosecurity Queensland taking the sting out of summer

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

Building Queensland innovation - region by region

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

2017 Queensland Reconciliation Awards winners announced

Queenslanders taking positives steps towards reconciliation have been been recognised during an awards ceremony in Carins.

Get the conversation started with Talking Families

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

$150 million in grants to kickstart jobs

Funding is now available for Queensland businesses and manufacturers.

Raine Island website offers special insight

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

Protect your P-plater

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

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.