In the regions
Regional coordinators help extend benefits to more Queensland women
A team of regional coordinators is working with other government agencies and community organisations to help promote women's needs and encourage the delivery of women's services throughout the state.
The mobile regional coordinators travel throughout their regions partnering with other organisations and helping them to develop services that meet women's needs. Being in contact with services on the ground, they also develop a strong understanding of local women's priorities. This information is used to keep government policies in touch with the challenges women face.
Coverage
Office for Women regional coordinators cover regions (as mapped by the Department of Communities) that include:
- Darling Downs/South West Queensland (based in Toowoomba)
- Far North Queensland, (based in Cairns)
- Fitzroy/Central West Queensland (based in Rockhampton)
- Gold Coast (based in Southport)
- Mackay/Whitsunday (based in Mackay)
- Moreton (based in Ipswich)
- North Queensland (based in Townsville)
- Sunshine Coast (based in Maroochydore)
- Wide Bay/Burnett (based in Hervey Bay)
A statewide coordinator is based in Brisbane.
Progress so far
Since starting in mid-May 2006, the regional coordinators have made valuable connections with government and non-government organisations.
They are:
- engaging with and connecting women across Queensland (in particular those who are isolated in rural and remote areas) to strengthen partnerships, build networks, promote collaboration and build capacity at the local level
- increasing the awareness, accessibility and profile of government services and initiatives for women
- collecting local intelligence about regional issues and trends impacting on women's lives to inform policy analysis and development
- building and leveraging benefits that are regionally available through existing services and infrastructure
- supporting statewide information needs and specific activities and events for women across Queensland.
The Office for Women statewide engagement strategy links closely with other government initiatives such as the Strengthening Non-Government Organisations and Blueprint for the Bush initiatives and the Queensland Skills Plan, by providing an essential gender perspective.
Women's Infolink freecall line supports Queensland women
Call the Women's Infolink helpline on 1800 177 577 from 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday:
- if you need help with a problem or query
- for free confidential information and referral options
- for direct transfer to organisations and services
- to order Office for Women resources and fact sheets
- for information about the Office for Women.
Find a Service
Find a Service ensures that women always have access to the information and services they need, whether in times of crisis or in every day life.
Search Find a Service for contact details of more than 1,800 organisations and services that provide assistance to Queensland women and link them into their community.
Community calendar
The community calendar provides information about community events held around Queensland. Add your own event to the calendar to promote it in your community.
Bush e-Telegraph
Bush e-Telegraph is a quarterly newsletter which aims to keep rural people and communities informed of the progress of the Blueprint for the Bush, the state government's 10-year plan to for building a strong rural Queensland of sustainable, liveable and prosperous communities.
It also showcases the achievements of rural people and communities and gives Queenslanders who live in cities an insight into what makes rural life so unique.
Bush e-Telegraph is published by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Recreation.
Last updated: 4 December 2008
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