Extra support for vulnerable children, families in Inala–Goodna area

Vulnerable children and their families in the Inala and Goodna areas now have access to an intensive support service thanks to the Queensland Government.

Communities Minister Warren Pitt said the service was one of 10 new Referral for Active Intervention (RAI) services being rolled out statewide as part of an $8.5 million Queensland Government initiative.

Member for Inala Annastacia Palaszczuk will officially launch the new service on behalf of Mr Pitt today.

“Mission Australia has received Queensland Government funding of $890,000 to establish this vital community service in the Inala–Goodna area,” Ms Palaszczuk said.

“This service targets local young children and their families who have been assessed as low risk within the child protection system but who could benefit from active intervention and support.

“Clients have access to various support services including information, assistance with everyday tasks such as budgeting and behaviour management, and access to an individual case manager.”

The initiative aims to reduce the number of families falling into crisis and the number of children going into the care of the Department of Child Safety.

Mr Pitt said the Referral for Active Intervention program worked with children from birth to eight years and their families.

“The importance of local knowledge and experience cannot be underestimated and I congratulate Mission Australia for taking on this challenge,” he said.

“I am confident this service will benefit vulnerable children and their families as well as the wider Inala and Goodna community.”

Other RAI services are operating at Toowoomba, Beenleigh–Eagleby–Logan, Ipswich, Caboolture–Deception Bay–Redcliffe, South Burnett, Rockhampton, Gold Coast, Townsville–Thuringowa and Cairns.

Media contacts:          Minister’s Office 3235 4280
                                Ms Palaszczuk’s Office 3372 3207