Queensland Hubs and Spokes Strategy (2026 – 2030)
Children thrive when their families and local communities have the support they need, when they need it. This strategy highlights the important role of child and family hubs in achieving this for every child in every Queensland community. This Strategy has been co-developed with hubs, peak bodies, government, funders, and universities. Purpose To identify collective […]
Collaborative Commissioning reports (Qld Places Network)
In March 2026 the Queensland Places Network held a 2-day workshop, designed, facilitated and hosted by Logan Together to explore the current collaborative commissioning landscape, understand what is working well, where the barriers sit, and identify the opportunities that could be unlocked through a more joined-up effort. The following resources share the outcomes of that […]
Framing Checklist
Framing is about the words, images and messages we choose – and the way we tell the story. This guide helps us make framing choices that build understanding and drive positive change for children, families and communities. This resource is for everyone who is interested in communicating effectively about the wellbeing of children, young people […]
Webinar: State of Queensland’s Children
Good information supports better decisions for children and young people. When national evidence is brought together with local knowledge and the experiences of young people, we can better understand what is happening, where action is needed and how we can work together to create change. On Wednesday 11 March 2026, more than 300 people joined […]
Brain Building in Queensland, Years 2 & 3 in Review, 2024 – 2025
When our caregivers and communities – and our schools, health and other services – are informed by neuroscience we can build healthier brains and bodies and improve learning, wellbeing and resilience. The Thriving Kids Brain Builders Initiative (TKBBI) is directly supporting child development in Queensland by applying neuroscience to improve practice and connection across the systems that support children, young people and their families. […]
Toward productivity for purpose
By Michael Hogan, TQKP Executive Convenor. As the Government commences it’s second term, the Prime Minister and Treasurer have opened the door for a public policy reset on productivity. The Treasurer said in his National Press Club address on 18 June 2025: “…lifting productivity is about empowering workers and making the most of our human […]
2025-2030 Impact Strategy
On 18 June Queensland Kids Partnership launched an ambitious vision to transform outcomes for all children and young people in Queensland within one generation. Our five year strategy shares how we will work over the five years from 2025–2030 to ensure we are on track to achieve this. TQKP’s new five-year strategy focuses on six […]
Shared Stories of Brain Building in Queensland
Shared Stories of Brain Building Across Workforces in Queensland provides real-life examples of how Queensland professionals in a range of sectors are applying the latest neuroscience and brain health knowledge to create the optimal conditions for children’s mental, physical, social, emotional and cognitive development from the early years onwards. These stories exemplify the growing application […]
The Brain in Context: A Scoping Review and Concept Definition of Neuro-Informed Policy and Practice
This scoping review examined the use and conceptualisation of neuro-informed policy and practice (NPP) over the last two decades. It highlights the importance of defining the concept of neuro-informed policy and practice, extending beyond the brain or individual in isolation to include consideration of the brain in context. Authors include the Queensland Brain Institute, The […]
Thriving Kids in Disasters: Words Into Practice (Webinar 3)
This is the third of three webinars in the series Thriving Kids in Disasters: Words into Practice, held from September – November 2024. This session provides an overview of the NSW Resilient Kids project as an example of how we can design and deliver collaborative child- and youth-focused recovery programs. The webinar is hosted by […]