Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism

Initiatives working to provide meaningful impact to reconciliation in Queensland are encouraged to nominate for the 2025 Queensland Reconciliation Awards. Do you know of an initiative that’s enhancing reconciliation in our state? Nominate today in one of the five categories—business, community, education, health and wellbeing, or partnership. Nominations close 5pm, Monday 10 March 2025. To learn more and nominate online, visit qld.gov.au/reconciliation. #ReconciliationQLD

The Women’s Economic Security and Wellbeing Report 2025 is here! While progress is being made—the gender pay gap has dropped to 12.6%—women still face significant barriers to financial security. 15.4% of women retire with no personal income and women hold a disproportionate share of unsecure, lower-paid jobs. That’s why the Queensland Government is taking action: •more funding for domestic violence services and legal assistance •restoring maternity services in Biloela and Cooktown hospitals •funding a mobile breast screening van •greater support for women in leadership and STEM Achieving gender equality isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s essential for Queensland’s economic success. Let’s work together to create a future where all women thrive. 📖 Read the full report and see what’s changing: https://lnkd.in/guGzMYYM #WomensEconomicSecurity #GenderEquality #WomeninQLD

With Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaching, we urge everyone to stay safe and informed in impacted areas. We also wanted to take a moment to give a shout-out to all the women in our communities ahead of International Women’s Day (IWD) tomorrow 💪🏾✨ IWD is celebrated annually around the globe on 8 March, as well as during Queensland Women's Week, to recognise the contributions and achievements of women around the world, as well as to address present-day gender inequalities. Learn more about this year’s theme ‘March Forward’ at https://lnkd.in/gRWvNKzv #IWD25 #QWW25 #MarchForward And of course, continue to Get Ready by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gfyjDpB

Working in partnership celebrates connection, understanding and trust built between two groups. Do you know of an organisation or initiative working in partnership to foster reconciliation in Queensland? Nominate now for the 2025 Queensland Reconciliation Awards at qld.gov.au/reconciliation Nominations close at 5pm, Monday 10 March 2025. The 2025 Queensland Reconciliation Awards is proudly supported by Bank of Queensland, The University of Queensland, James Cook University, Santos Ltd, QUT (Queensland University of Technology), and 612 ABC Radio Brisbane. #ReconciliationQLD

It’s Queensland Women’s Week, with events and activities happening across the state to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women and girls from 2-9 March. 🎉 It’s a time to acknowledge that everyone has a role to play in creating a Queensland community that strives for gender equality, and promotes and protects the rights, interests and wellbeing of women and girls. By doing this, we enrich and strengthen our communities and create a more equal Queensland where everyone is valued. Head to https://ow.ly/lnte50V92YC for more info. 🌟 #QWW25 #WomeninQLD #MarchForward

Long-time Queensland Reconciliation Awards ambassador and NRL legend Johnathan Thurston AM, is encouraging Queenslanders to nominate now for the 2025 awards. “These awards shine a light on the incredible efforts of Queensland initiatives making a real difference in reconciliation, and I encourage you to nominate to help showcase their impact and inspire others to follow.” To nominate an inspiring organisation or initiative advancing reconciliation, visit qld.gov.au/reconciliation. Nominations close 5pm, Monday 10 March 2025. #ReconciliationQLD

Queensland Women's Week is just around the corner, taking place from 2-9 March 🎉 In the spirit of recognising women in our state who inspire us, we wanted to spotlight Jacqueline and Chantelle, two young women from Aurukun in North Queensland who participated in the prestigious Queensland Young Indigenous Leaders Program (QIYLP) 2024. Jacqueline has completed training at Oxley Police Academy and is now Aurukun’s newest Police Liaison Officer, transitioning from roles as a youth leader at PCYC Aurukun and a teacher aide. Chantelle has become Queensland’s youngest Police Liaison Officer and a recognised youth leader at PCYC Aurukun. As Aurukun’s Young Citizen of the Year, she also actively mentors and advocates for her community, fostering ties between the Queensland Police Service and local young people. We can’t get over how deadly these two young women are! Learn more about #QIYLP at https://ow.ly/y5Hn50V516y Learn what's on, list an event, or download resources to spread the word about Queensland Women's Week at https://lnkd.in/gcDCUwZs #QWW2025 #WomeninQLD #MarchForward #IWD2025 📷 (L-R) Jacqueline and Chantelle.

"Binbee garri" means "good day" in the Garingbal language. 😄 Garaynbal, also known by various names such as Garingbal, Karingbal, and Karranbal, is part of the Biri language group that stretches from Central Queensland to Townsville. It shares vocabulary with nearby languages including Yambina, Yangga, and Gangulu. Discover more about First Nations languages from the State Library of Queensland at https://lnkd.in/gxReakz5

Celebrate all the incredible women and girls across our state this Queensland Women's Week from 2-9 March 🌟🎉 Get your colleagues, teammates or friends involved by challenging them with the Queensland Women’s Week quiz. 👉There’s an online version at https://ow.ly/MCHK50V5Jfo 👉Or a printable version to use for your events at https://ow.ly/E76C50V5Jfm To learn more about what's on, list an event, or download resources to spread the word visit https://lnkd.in/gcDCUwZs #QWW2025 #WomeninQLD #MarchForward #IWD2025

Nominate today for the 2025 Queensland Reconciliation Awards. Butchulla Men’s Business Aboriginal Association was recognised in 2024 for their work in creating the memorial ‘First Contact’. The memorial is the first of its kind, acknowledging the Butchulla men in their fight for Butchulla Country. Since winning the Community category and overall Premier’s Reconciliation Award in May 2024, Uncle Glen Miller said the trophies have been shared with the community organisations who supported the memorial. “Each organisation proudly displayed the awards and informed staff and visitors about their role in making the memorial happen.” To nominate for the 2025 awards or read more about previous winners, head to qld.gov.au/reconciliation. Nominations close 5pm, Monday 10 March 2025. #ReconciliationQLD Authorised by the Queensland Government, William St, Brisbane.