Learning Hubs
Queensland Hubs Exchange of Expertise & Learning
Hubs provide safe, friendly places, where families can access the supports and services they need, and connect with others.
For those of us navigating the journey of parenting, hubs can be like lighthouses or safe harbours – especially when we’re going through rough waters.
The QHEEL journey so far
The aim of Queensland Hubs Exchange of Expertise and Learning (QHEEL) Initiative is to support hubs with the connections, knowledge, skills and strategies they need. So they can support children and families with the right supports at the right time.
Through an EOI process in late 2025, we offered Queensland hubs four opportunities to engage in capability building and innovation.
Immersion e.g. visits to other hubs for peer-to-peer learning
Accessing Capability e.g. through accessing free training, peer mentoring, coaching, community of practice
Delivering Capability e.g. through funding to deliver training, peer mentoring, coaching, community of practice
Innovation Groups to collectively develop and test solutions to system challenges as referenced in the Queensland Child and Family Hubs Framework
The offerings will support hubs to achieve:
Increased capabilities – Hub leaders and practitioners can develop a shared understanding of what good practice looks like in a hub; and improved knowledge, confidence and skills.
Productive engagement – Hub leaders and practitioners connect with each other and work together in ways that are more productive and can tackle systems change.
Practice learning and change – Hub leaders and practitioners learn about good practice, make improvements and use the learning in practice.
The first immersion bus tour of hubs in Logan
In March 2026, ten participants from across Queensland took part in a two-day immersion coordinated by QKP – the first offering of the Queensland Hub Exchange Expertise and Learning (QHEEL) initiative funded by Minderoo Foundation to June 2027.
Together, the group visited five hubs in Logan, with learning opportunities including a cross-sectoral panel considering the impact, needs and policy landscape of hubs, and a networking dinner.
A recurring theme was that each hub is shaped by local voices in finding their own way to provide children and families with the right supports, at the right time, in the right way. And for families navigating the journey of parenting, hubs are like welcome lighthouses or safe harbours, especially when the waters get rough.
A big thanks to immersion hosts Settlement Services International, Village Connect, Gunya Meta, the Benevolent Society, and FamilyLinQ.
Upcoming opportunities
How you can get involved
To find out more and talk about ways to get involved, contact us at sophie.morson@aracy.org.au.
To find out more about hubs, visit our Supporting Child and Family Hubs page, which collates information including:
Child & Family Hubs Framework documents
What are Child & Family Hubs?
Hubs in Queensland (including mapping)
Supporting the work of the National Child and Family Hubs Network
Where can I find out more about this initiative? (Download Initiative Overview)
As this is a new initiative, we have prepared a comprehensive overview document explaining the new Queensland Exchange of Expertise and Learning initiative and how to apply for the four offerings designed to boost hubs and support Queensland children to thrive.
I have lots of specific questions! Where can I find out more? (Download FAQs)
As this is a brand new initiative, we understand that you may have lots of questions.
We have created a comprehensive FAQ document which includes answers to general questions about the application process, as well as specific questions relating to the different types of learning opportunities on offer.
Where can I preview the EOI questions? (Download Word version of EOI)
Prior to submitting your online EOI, you will likely find it helpful to preview the questions and draft your answers into the Word document below. You will then be able to have everything ready in one place, so you can easily copy your answers over into the Online EOI Form.
Where do I apply? (Link to Online EOI Form)
Use the button below to access the Online EOI Form.
Please note that the Online EOI Form doesn’t allow drafts to be saved so you may like to first prepare your answers in this Word document form so that you have everything ready prior to completing the online EOI.
If you are applying for an Immersion (i.e. a visit to another hub), you will also need to fill in and upload the Immersion Budget form to your online EOI.
If you are applying to deliver capability, you will need to fill in and upload the Capability Budget form to your online EOI.
How do I register for the Information Session (11:30am – 12:30pm AEST Monday 20 October)?
A voluntary online Information Session is planned for Monday 20 October as an easy way to answer any remaining questions regarding the EOI.
To register your interest in the Information Session, please email sophie.morson@aracy.org.au
If I need more information before the closing date of Friday 7 November, where do I go?
If you need additional support or information, please contact:
Sophie Morson, Principal Partnership Manager – Hubs
Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership
Email: sophie.morson@aracy.org.au
Phone: 0411 374 664
How can I promote this initiative?
If you’d like to share this initiative and EOI with others, please link them to this webpage, or download and share the 2-page summary document.
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