Annual Report 2012 - Lifeline Darling Downs
Annual Report 2012 - Lifeline Darling Downs
Annual Report 2012 - Lifeline Darling Downs
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<strong>Lifeline</strong> <strong>Darling</strong> <strong>Downs</strong> & South West Queensland Ltd <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
by Alan Dean, Manager Federal Funding & Other Programs<br />
Its central aim is to develop, in partnership with key local aboriginal leadership, culturally<br />
appropriate preventative interventions for reducing family and community violence.<br />
We had two programs - one in St George and the other in Toowoomba.<br />
The Team<br />
Charlie Waters was contracted to do our St George and Toowoomba projects.<br />
Achievements<br />
St George<br />
12 Men and 2 youths participated in the project.<br />
Participated in masters Rugby League tournament.<br />
Small group discussions on domestic violence.<br />
Arrangements with council for small civil projects to gain skill.<br />
Toowoomba<br />
24 Men and 7 Youths have participated in the project.<br />
A culturally sensitive place was established <br />
Here the men are able to learn craft skill, receive help, discover their culture through<br />
excursions, develop books on cooking and organize sporting activities.<br />
Worked with PaCE at a father and son weekend.<br />
Increased voluntary participation.<br />
Development of cultural kits to be sold and expressions of interest from Catholic<br />
Education and Education Queensland.<br />
Challenges<br />
St George<br />
Providing on ground support has been hard to implement.<br />
Lack of funding and realistic time frames.<br />
Lack of interest by some men.<br />
Toowoomba<br />
More funding needed, and more ground staff. The interest is there.<br />
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