Making Thriving Kids work for Queensland: why regional partnerships matter
The Thriving Kids initiative – a deal between the Australian and State and Territory Governments – is an opportunity for governments, families, communities and services to work together so that babies, toddlers and young children with developmental delays or autism and their caregivers can access support early and easily. The WAY that Thriving Kids is […]
Applications now open to join the QKP Change Facilitator Learning Experience
Creating the conditions for children and young people to thrive takes people who are willing to learn together, strengthen relationships and support change from within their communities. Applications are now open for the QKP Change Facilitator Learning Experience – a fully funded learning journey that will bring together up to 50 Change Facilitators from across […]
Our Partnership Survey 2026 is now open for your feedback
Our annual Partnership Survey is now open! We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’ve been closely involved in our work, attended a few events, or simply followed our news, every perspective helps us learn and improve. Your feedback will help us strengthen our collective efforts to create the conditions children and families need to thrive. Takes just 5–10 minutes. […]
Invitation for Qld hubs to access free 3-day First Nations learning opportunity
Invitation for child and family hubs in Queensland to access a FREE 3-day immersive learning opportunity Do you work with a child and family hub based in Queensland? Would you like to deepen your understanding of how to apply Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of Knowing, Being and Doing to your work? Are you […]
PODCAST: Convene. Catalyse. Learn: Systems change for kids with Michael Hogan
In this 47-minute podcast Michael Hogan, Executive Convenor of Queensland Kids Partnership, is interviewed by Matt Healey as part of the podcast series It Depends. It provides an excellent overview of Queensland Kids Partnership including where it came from, how it works, and its principles and vision. The far-reaching conversation covers: Matt also […]
A growing momentum around the Resilience Scale & The Nest
A growing movement around the Resilience Scale and ARACY’s The Nest Wellbeing Framework We’ve been sharing the Resilience Scale and The Nest Wellbeing Framework for many years now – because we love how they help make child development and wellbeing easier to understand, talk about and act on together. Tools like these help show that what surrounds us shapes us. […]
Building a team of Childhood Champions
The health of babies, children, and young people is shaped by all the environments and relationships around them. That’s why QKP’s Childhood Builder initiative is focused on equipping people across Queensland with practical tools, shared language and evidence-informed resources that can be used in everyday conversations, services and community settings. This includes the people who […]
Webinar: All in for growing deadly brains – 26 May
All In for Growing Deadly Brains: How science is catching up with 60,000 years of cultural wisdom What if 60,000 years of cultural wisdom and brain science told the same story? They do. And this National Reconciliation Week, we’re bringing that story to life. Join us on National Sorry Day — Tuesday 26 May, 1 […]
Early Years Conference Cairns 21-22 May
Learning from each other, sharing what’s working and building stronger connections across sectors and communities, is a big part of our work creating a Queensland that supports children to thrive. That’s why we’re excited to be part of the Early Years Conference in Cairns on 21-22 May. – Roger Meany is presenting on ‘Queensland Kids […]
Learning Series: Demystifying Philanthropy – 4 sessions in May and June
The Queensland Places Network is excited to partner with funders to bring the network members a practical learning series designed to assist Queensland Places Network members to better understand how philanthropy works and how to engage with them more effectively. All network members are welcome from remote, regional and urban communities. These sessions will unpack […]