Community Connections
About community connections
Bridging Gaps in Youth and Family Support
Community Connections works alongside young people aged 12-18 years to address issues affecting their ability to stay at school or home and, where appropriate, offers support to their families, caregivers and friends. We offer a confidential and voluntary service, free of charge to young people and families. Support may be individual, family, group or project based and located in the inner-north Brisbane region. The services are delivered through the Reconnect program. (Department of Social Services), and in partnership with some schools in our local community through School Based Social Workers and the Student Wellbeing Program, an Accredited Employing Authority.
This artwork was created by a collective of young artists from Visible Ink for the 2023 Youth Week Art Competition. It won the People’s Choice Award on the theme – North Brisbane: my community is ME! It was published as the cover art for the 2023 North Brisbane Info Card. Community Connections worked in partnership with Picabeen Community Centre as members of the Brisbane North youth Alliance to run the art competition and weeklong display at Visible Ink. This is a celebration of young people’s talents, ideas and contribution to our community and future. Community Connections has been a leader of this work since 2014.
Testimonials
“Community Connections helps me to know where I’m going and supports me when I need it. It’s made a big difference. I’ve noticed I’m thinking more wisely and feeling better.” Muini, Parent
“My first impression was it’s a fun, charismatic place. It is diverse – they do things with school kids but also with society, families and even their pets. They help people who feel a bit down and also train up the next generation of workers in the sector.” Michael, Supporter
For more information about Community Connections, please contact us on the contact form at the bottom of the page or call us on (07) 3266 5199.