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Small businesses playing their part
This Queensland Small Business Week (27 – 31 May) let’s join together to recognise the important role of small businesses in Queensland – not only for our economy, but also for our communities. Children thrive in communities that are friendly, safe and connected, and small businesses play an important part in creating these types of…
May 28, 2019
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Neighbourhood Centres are like safe harbours for families
To celebrate the theme from Neighbourhood Centre Week earlier this month – “Bringing People Together – What Neighbourhood Centres Do Best” – NAPCAN has created the following poster to highlight how important this work is for families and children. Neighbourhood centres play a special role in building the types of communities that are best…
May 28, 2019
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Celebrating the life of Tex Skuthorpe
NAPCAN is very saddened to hear of the passing of Tex Skuthorpe. “Tex’s art brought such beauty and meaning to the work of NAPCAN. He highlighted the incredible strengths of Indigenous culture, and gently reminded us that children are sacred and their wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. Most importantly, he helped to unite us…
May 17, 2019
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Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
May is Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month (DFVP Month), which is all about engaging everyone in the community to send a clear message that violence will not be tolerated. As a reminder about the impact of violence on children, download NAPCAN’s brochure: Domestic and Family Violence Hurts Children Too. This Queensland Domestic and…
May 15, 2019
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Join us in supporting National Families Week (15-21 May)
We know that children thrive when their families get the support they need and that families do best when they’re part of connected communities with access to support. Parenting can be like navigating waters – everyone may experience bad weather from time to time but with the help of lighthouses and safe harbours, we can…
May 13, 2019
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