Media Statements

An inspiring social media project by the Queensland Police Service, Yarrabah Shire Council and Wugu Nyambil Employment Services has won the Premier’s Reconciliation Award for 2022.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk joined the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dedicated Memorial Committee Queensland Inc

Queenslanders are being urged to reflect on our state’s history this National Sorry Day and commit to making change to help the nation to heal.

Queenslanders have been called to “be brave and make change” at this year’s National Reconciliation Week launch at Parliament House.

New night patrols run by a community-led service are set to improve public safety in Kowanyama.

Queensland’s first LGBTIQ+ Seniors Expo was today held in Cairns to help locals overcome discrimination and access cost-of-living discounts, healthcare, residential and support services.

Sixteen outstanding finalists have been shortlisted for the 2022 Queensland Reconciliation Awards, honouring innovative and impactful initiatives advancing reconciliation across Queensland.

Health, staying in their own home, and managing cost-of-living are the top priorities for the almost 900,000 Seniors in Queensland, according to a state-wide survey.

Central Queensland's Darumbal People today take control forever of a culturally significant site at the foot of Gai-i, “doing right” by their old people.

The Wakka Wakka people have today achieved part of the work started by past generations, for their future generations, as the Federal Court recognised their native title over almost 114,000 hectares of the Burnett region.

People with disability will better access disability advocacy support services under a $5.9 million funding boost from the Palaszczuk Government.

The Palaszczuk Government today announced more than $1 million in grants for locally-led social and emotional wellbeing projects in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.