The Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts is committed to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and non-Indigenous Queenslanders, to build a new future and support thriving communities where all can enjoy high levels of social and economic wellbeing, supported by a vibrant arts and cultural sector.
We are building a strong, sustainable and diverse arts and cultural sector, connecting Queenslanders with the histories of families, local communities and the state, and involving young Queenslanders in the development of our policies, programs and services.
The Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program, or QIYLP for short, is the flagship component of the Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Strategy. The program provides an exciting opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders, 18–25 years of age, to come together to strengthen their leadership skills and build their capacity to drive change in local communities.
Since it began in 2004, more than 720 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people have participated in the program, with many returning in subsequent years as mentors, lead mentors and program facilitators.
Applications for the 2024 QIYLP are open now!
To find out if you are eligble to apply, scan the QR code, or visit qld.gov.au/qiylp
Schoolies is traditionally a time to celebrate all your hard work and many of you may be heading off with friends to various ‘Schoolies’ locations for a well-deserved break. Whilst Schoolies is all about having fun with your friends, it also brings with it responsibility and risks. We’re here to help you plan ahead to safely navigate Schoolies and make your end of year celebrations safe, fun and memorable for all the right reasons.
Learn more about how you can Stay Safe and watch your mates.
There is a lot going on at Queensland State Archives (QSA). Explore over 150 years of Queensland's wide and colourful history, research your family tree, see the latest exhibition Beneath this Skin or explore the range of resources designed to help you master the art of deciphering cursive handwriting within archival records and other materials.
Scan the code or visit Queensland State Archives
Arts Queensland is building a strong and sustainable sector which supports the renewal and transformation of Queensland through arts, culture and creativity. Learn more about artsQueensland
Helping to improve social wellbeing of people and create thriving Queensland communities
Neighbourhood Centres, located in rural, remote and urban locations, provide critical social infrastructure, play a key part in building community connection and cohesion, and provide services and supports that help the lives of hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders that visit Neighbourhood Centres each year.
To find your local Neighbourhood center, scan the QR code, or visit Neighbourhood Centres
Volunteering is a great way to contribute to your community. It provides a variety of benefits, including making new friends, sharing skills, getting job-ready and becoming a part of the local community.
We fund Volunteering Queensland to promote volunteering, provide a volunteer referral service, training and sector support for volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations. Volunteering Queensland also provides registration services for emergency volunteers during disasters when activated by the Queensland State Disaster Coordination Centre.
Learn more and find volunteering opportunities near you Volunteering
The Financial Resilience program can help you improve your financial knowledge, access affordable financial products and manage the factors that are contributing to your financial difficulties. Financial resilience workers and counsellors can provide financial education and advice and manage individual cases for those in need.
To find out how you can build your financial capacity scan the code or go to Financial literacy and resilience services.
We provide whole-of-government leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy, coordination and monitoring, and the delivery of services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders.
Our department administers Queensland's Cultural Heritage Acts and delivers programs of work that celebrate and help preserve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture. The Cultural Heritage Unit provide effective recognition, protection and conservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage.
Scan the QR code to learn more, or go to Culture at dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au
The Queensland Government supports Indigenous Business Month and recognises the power of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ contribution to Queensland’s economy, showcasing the powerhouse businesses employing, creating, innovating, and getting on with business across the state.
Queensland’s strong and diverse First Nations’ business sector is critical to local, regional and the state economies; the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and creating a future where every Queenslander can thrive.
Scan the QR code to learn more, or visit Indigenous business month.