Our Programs

Community Visitors Scheme – coordination and matching of volunteers to aged care residents.

Connected Beginnings – aims to close the gap on the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children 0-5 years in early education and health services by focusing on systemic changes

HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters) – empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers as the child’s (4-5 year old) first teacher

NILS (No Interest Loan Scheme) – provides safe, fair and affordable loans for people on low incomes

Shield of HERS (Honour-Empower-Respect-Survive) – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women empowerment group

Skilling Queenslanders for Work – provides integrated learner support to job seekers while undertaking a nationally recognised qualification.

The Warrior Within – a men’s self help group offering support and mentoring to each other

Tiddas Yarning Circle – yarning circle for women and information sessions on current issues affecting families in community

Townsville West Communities for Children - Growing Deadly Families - supporting the development and wellbeing of children aged 0-12 years as well as providing programs and individual support to increase the family’s ability to provide their children with a healthy start.

Upper Ross Child Health Clinic (visiting Service)– provides child check ups and referrals to specialist care

Upper Ross Community Connect Program – provides counselling, information, advice and referrals in areas of health, well-being, homelessness, domestic and family violence, finance, drugs, alcohol and gambling.

Upper Ross Community Gro Midwives Clinic (visiting service) – provides antenatal care services

Upper Ross Family Support Hub – provides parenting education, information and support for families with children aged 0-8 years includes connections and referrals to specialist agencies Playgroup for 0-4 years

Upper Ross Youth Hub - provides a safe space for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and an opportunity to foster positive relationships with each other, staff and mentors