Tackling Social Isolation And Loneliness

Minister for Treaty, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Minister for Communities and Minister for the Arts The Honourable Leeanne Enoch
  • The Miles Government is putting $200,000 behind initiatives to tackle social isolation and loneliness among culturally and linguistically diverse Queenslanders and communities.
  • Grants of up to $50,000 are available for community-led solutions for better social connections, community cohesion and jobs participation.
  • The grants are part of the Miles Government’s $4 million Communities Innovation Fund.

Applications are open for the second $200,000 round of grants for initiatives to ease social isolation and loneliness in Queensland.

The grants are part of the Miles Government’s $4 million Communities Innovation Fund and recognise the potential for social isolation and loneliness in culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Including the unique experiences of people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, people seeking asylum, and Australian South Sea Islander people, which may place them at increased risk of social isolation and loneliness.

Up to $50,000 is available for eligible organisations with innovative, community-led ideas for events, courses and professional development opportunities that improve loneliness, job readiness and community connection.

Applications close at 2pm on Monday 22 April 2024.

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