Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts

Multiple roles - Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry Queensland is preparing for truth-telling, with the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry to commence on 1 July 2024. The Inquiry is an important step for our state’s future — to acknowledge our shared history and work towards a brighter future for all Queenslanders. Multiple positions are being recruited to support the important work of the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry. Apply for the following positions via Smart Jobs: · Director, Operations - https://ow.ly/zJLN50RGFzW · Manager, Business and Executive Support - https://ow.ly/qF6850RGFzY · Manager, ICT and Business Solutions - https://ow.ly/3IO750RGFzX · Principal HR Advisor - https://ow.ly/XRb950RGFzV · Senior Business Officer - https://ow.ly/uK2y50RGFzU

State Library of Queensland has launched its First Nations Strategy 2024–28: A plan for reframing relationships. The strategy outlines a co-designed approach to delivering First Nations initiatives. As a memory institution and custodian of Queensland’s documentary heritage, we have a critical role in facilitating the truth-telling conversation for Path to Treaty. The First Nations Strategy affirms our commitment to be better – embracing First Nations knowledge, sharing First Nations stories, and making decisions with First Nations peoples and communities. State Library has invested in the development of the new First Nations Strategy branch led by Tenneil Murray. As director, Tenneil will provide strategic leadership in implementing monitoring and evaluating the strategy. Read the strategy in full: https://lnkd.in/e2VvC48T #StateLibraryQueensland #FirstNationsStrategy #PathToTreaty #IndigenousKnowledge #TruthTelling #CulturalHeritage #CommunityEngagement

A big step on Queensland’s Path to Treaty has been taken with the members of the Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry and First Nations Treaty Institute Council announced! The Inquiry and the Institute will provide opportunities for Queenslanders to come together to learn, share, listen and heal. Find out more in our Path to Treaty newsletter. You can subscribe to Path to Treaty news here or visit www.qld.gov.au/treaty for more information.

It’s Neighbourhood Centre Week! Queensland Government is committed to supporting the ongoing capability and capacity uplift for the critical social infrastructure Neighbourhood Centres provide. This Neighbourhood Centre Week we take a moment to reflect on the importance of working together to create a shared vision that will strengthen Queensland’s Neighbourhood Centres. Hear from organisations across the Neighbourhood Centre sector about partnering with Queensland government to create Neighbourhood Centres – our shared vision for a vibrant Neighbourhood Centre system in Queensland. Find more about our shared vision https://lnkd.in/gcKZFSqy Watch the video ‘Developing a shared vision for Neighbourhood Centres in Queensland’ at: https://lnkd.in/gqb7A3g6 #StrongerTogether #NeighbourhoodCentreWeek #NCW24

Queensland's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy is taking shape, and we want YOU to be part of it! Led by Health and Wellbeing Queensland in collaboration with the Queensland Mental Health Commission, this Strategy aims to enhance mental health and wellbeing across our state. It's built on the foundation of wellbeing, recognising that thriving individuals build thriving communities and societies. The draft Strategy is now up for review! Share your insights by completing the survey before midnight, Monday 13 May 2024. Visit Health and Wellbeing Queensland at https://ow.ly/HAA650RB4oh You can also contact Consultation@hw.qld.gov.au for more information. Together, we're paving the way for a mentally healthier Queensland! #QueenslandMentalHealth #GetInvolved #YourVoiceMatters

Friendly reminder to enter Queensland’s premier short story competition, @State Library of Queensland’s Young Writers Award, for your chance to win $2,000 and get published online by Kill Your Darlings! What are you waiting for? Submissions close 13 May 2024. Submit your short story now at slq.qld.gov.au/ywa #QueenslandWritersAward #YoungWritersCompetition

Here is an opportunity to make a significant impact as Expressions of Interest are sought for First Nations Advisory Group Members. See details below.

Neighbourhood Centre Week will be celebrated from 13 to 19 May and this year’s theme is ‘Stronger Together’!   It’s a great opportunity to reflect on the achievements, strengths and capabilities of the Neighbourhood Centre sector across Queensland!   Queensland Government is committed to supporting the ongoing capability and capacity uplift for the critical social infrastructure Neighbourhood Centres provide.   In 2023, we released Neighbourhood Centres – our shared vision for a vibrant Neighbourhood Centre system in Queensland. Hear from organisations across the Neighbourhood Centre sector about the value and importance of partnering with government to create this shared vision for the sector. Find more about our shared vision https://lnkd.in/gcKZFSqy    The Queensland Government funds over 120 Neighbourhood Centres across the state. Find your nearest one https://lnkd.in/gdsghA6S Watch video: About our shared vision - https://lnkd.in/gcd-MNWh #StrongerTogether #NeighbourhoodCentreWeek #NCW24

Schoolies – it is the annual school leaver event where young adults have a week-long celebration at the end of their schooling before commencing further study, work or travel. But long before Schoolies starts, the Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts work behind the scenes in partnership with nine Queensland Government agencies, the City of Gold Coast and seven community partners to deliver the Safer Schoolies Response. With the slogan Be Safe and Watch Your Mates, the Safer Schoolies Response is designed to manage the population growth of school leavers who choose to book their end-of-year holidays on the Gold Coast, and provides support on the ground in Airlie Beach. The Response aims to ensure the Schoolies holiday period is as manageable, safe and respectful as possible for school leavers and the local community through a suite of integrated health and support services, drug and alcohol free diversionary activities and increased safety and security measures. We acknowledge all the partners who work tirelessly to ensure the Schoolies period is as safe as possible. To find out more about what we do, visit saferschoolies.qld.gov.au

Nominations are now open for the Public Service Medal (PSM) for consideration in the Australia Day 2025 Honours List. The Public Service Medal (PSM) recognises outstanding service by employees of the Australian Government and state, territory and local government employees. ‘Outstanding service’ can be shown through: - service excellence to the public, or to external or internal clients - innovation in programme, project or policy development - leadership, including as a member of a team or - the achievement of more efficient processes, improved productivity or better service delivery. Further details about the PSM are available on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet's website: https://lnkd.in/gpyTXtxn Please forward completed PSM nominations by close of business, Friday 21 June 2024 to honours@premiers.qld.gov.au. For agencies and departments submitting nominations for Meritorious Service Medals, these should be endorsed by the relevant minister and submitted by close of business, Friday 12 July 2024.