People experiencing homelessness to receive support from Cairns-based liaison team Community & Social The Esplanade Lagoon Complex in Cairns, Queensland, will act as a base for a local homelessness intervention strategy.
Financial aid supporting Indigenous Australians escaping violence piloted in Queensland February 28, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A pilot program gives eligible First Nations people up to $1,500 in cash and $3,500 in goods/services to help escape partner violence.
Seniors’ expo promotes equitable access to government services May 20, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Queensland government agencies have used a seniors expo in Cairns to reach out to older LGBTIQ+ people in the community.
Election 2022: Coalition tries to connect to voters by promising more mobile blackspot fixes April 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology LNP pitches to people living on the nationwide ‘urban fringes of major cities’ more than $28 million to address mobile phone blackspots.
Navy strikes contract for first of four regional maintenance centres January 20, 2022 By Jackson Graham Defence The Royal Australian Navy has struck a major contract for a regional maintenance centre in Cairns, the first of four new strategic sites.
