Podcasts about queensland council

Jesus said “I will build my church”, and we have the great privilege of partnering with him to achieve this! How amazing that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things in the building of His Kingdom. In this sermon we welcome guest speaker, Tim Hanna, who presents three markers of effectiveness in Christ's Church. About Tim: Tim is the current chair of Churches of Christ in Queensland Council. He has spent 30 years in local Church ministry in Australia, leading local Churches in a number of states as well as lecturing at Theological College and in the Church Leadership space with Willow Creek Australia. His last 10 years have been as CEO of Compassion Australia. His own experience and opportunities have given him a passion to help leaders flourish in their own leadership roles and so now Tim is committing himself to this endeavour. Tim is married to Chris and they have nine children and 24 grandchildren. He is a sports tragic, enjoying most sports, and doesn't mind a good coffee! If you enjoyed this sermon please consider subscribing. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: www.instagram.com/humeridgechurch Facebook: www.facebook.com/humeridgechurch YouTube: www.youtube.com/humeridgechurch Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? Do you have a praise point, or want to request prayer? We would love for you to get in contact with us so we can follow up with you! Please complete the contact form on our website at https://humeridge.church/contact

Queensland's top union official has reportedly threatened mass strike action if the Government fails to deliver pay rises across the public service Queensland Council of Unions General Secretary Jacqueline King told Shane Doherty on Summer Drive, "We're just wanting to sit down with the Premier and work out a process so that we can discuss how we can get to a central wages policy." "We've got a number of agreements that are expiring this year, so starting with the nurses...and then followed by teachers, police and the rest of the public sector," Ms King continued. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aimee McVeigh, Queensland Council of Social Services CEO, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to react to Opposition Leader David Crisafulli's Budget reply.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Current Affair reporter, Reece D'Alessandro, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to discuss the Townsville Mayor's suggestion Council could be dissolved over his military service lies scandal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aimee McVeigh, Queensland Council of Social Service CEO, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to explain why QCOSS is against reforming the youth justice act to remove detention as a last resort.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben is joined by Alexis Pink from community radio station 4ZZZ and Andrew Messenger from the Guardian Australia to discuss the upcoming council elections across Queensland and the two state by-elections to be held on the same day. We discuss the Brisbane City Council campaign and then touch on a number of other interesting council races and the by-elections. Andrew's article about uncontested council races. This podcast is supported by the Tally Room's supporters on Patreon. If you find this podcast worthwhile please consider giving your support. This podcast is sponsored by Zencastr. Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

Queensland Council of Social Service CEO, Aimee McVeigh giving her thoughts on the State Government announcing major plans to increase social housing construction by 2046.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A huge thank you to Project Health Monitoring for powering this week's episode.PHM is a software company that provides digital solutions for industry, sport, and education, allowing you to focus on wellbeing, performance, and academic engagement in real time. This engagement helps you improve the mental health, wellbeing, and performance outcomes for all individuals. Click here to find out more!I'd like to introduce you to Josh Marshall a veteran nurse who has been living with MS since he was was 23. He's used a wheelchair for the last 5 years and is incredibly passionate about equality and inclusion in our community.Having worked through the health system, handled MS and major injuries from a car accident you would think that would all of Josh's story but he has gone on to achieve so much more. He is a member of Queensland Council of Social Service, a member of Spinal Life QL, a member of the Regional Access Disability Advisory Committee to Toowoomba Council and has made it his goal to work with both Governmental and non-Governmental agencies to improve the education, understanding and empathy for those living with disability.In this episode Josh shares:- The hard journey of getting an MS diagnosis- The big life change he made after his diagnosis- The moment his life changed in a car accident- How the car accident combined with his MS to cause long term health problems- The journey he has gone on to become a disability access advocateKey Quotes“There's no use focusing on what we can't achieve, because we are not going to achieve it.”“It's not the challenge that defines us, it's the challenge that helps direct us.”“It's important to be grateful for those things (the little things), because a lot of people won't have that opportunity.”Find out more about JoshYou can find out more about josh and Inclusion Access (and donate) here: https://www.inclusionaccess.com.au/You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.auOr you can follow them on Instagram:@Altitudefitnessarmidale@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John MacKenzie chats with Aimee McVeigh, CEO Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS), about homelessness and rental issues in relation to the upcoming housing summit. Over 500 Cairns locals have applied for social housing during the last financial year, as approximately 4,000 people wait for a home in our region. "People are sleeping in cars and on the streets across the regions," says Aimee McVeigh, "single mums have been handed tents to house their children...". QCOSS is pushing for local representation for the upcoming state summit to address Queensland's housing crisis.

Aimee McVeigh from the Queensland Council of Social Services explains why it should be lifted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Been 40 years since the virus has been recognised and now 40 million people worldwide are living with it. What has changed in this time? Statistically, who is most at risk? What advancements have been made? What is PrEP, the new drug for HIV prevention? We look at the history, the stigma and the reality of this virus in 2021. Tony and Jaz talk with Lance Schema, the State Manager of Client Services for the Queensland Council of LGBTI Health and a legend of the Brisbane rainbow scene, Robert Cosgrove. Queensland Council of LGBTI Health (formerly the Queensland AIDS Council) www.QUAC.org.au Ph: 07 30171777 Queensland Positive People www.QPP.org.au PH: 1800 636 241 PFLAG+ Brisbane www.pflgbrisbane.org.au Ph: 0400 767 832 Open Doors www.opendoors.net.au Ph: 07 32577660 Positive Women Victoria www.positivewomen.org.au Ph: 03 98638747 World Aids Day - December 1st www.worldaidsday.org.au

Controversial Mackay MP George Christensen has made the shock decision to retire at the next federal election. A new report has found Queensland Council's are at financial risk as they battle extra costs due to the pandemic.Police are launching an internal review into the lead-up and handling of KELLY Wilkinson's murder. Broncos player Kotoni Staggs is facing major sanctions from the NRL again.   For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atcouriermail.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special WORLD AIDS DAY episode of the Secret MENS Business podcast we speak to Lance Schema from the Queensland Council for LGBTI. Health. We discuss the changing history of HIV, and the way we view it in 2020. We explore PREP, resilience, and the future for queer culture. Queensland Council for LGBTI. Health- www.lgbtihealth.org.au/69 FREE TRANSGENDER COURSE: www.udemy.com/course/transgender-101/ The Secret MENS Business website: https://thesecretmensbusiness.podomatic.net The Secret MENS Business podcast: Spotify iTunes Google Manager Amazon Music Podomatic - https://thesecretmensbusiness.podomatic.com The Secret MENS Business Facebook group (MEN Only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretmensbusiness01 Secret MENS Business Podcast Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/projectselfacceptance Instagram: secretmensbusiness_smb

Professor Donna Pendergast is Dean and Head of the School of Education and Professional Studies at Griffith University. Her research expertise is education transformation and efficacy, with a focus on: middle year’s education and student engagement; initial and professional teacher education; and school reform. Donna commenced her career as a school teacher working in secondary, P-10 and senior college settings before shifting to the role of academic at Queensland University of Technology, The University of Queensland, and since 2009, at Griffith University. Donna has served in roles associated with the profession at state and federal government levels. She is Chair of the Queensland Council of Deans of Education (QCDE), Chair of the Board of Directors of Queensland Education Leadership Institute (QELI), Director on the Board of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) and Chair of the AITSL Teacher Education Expert Standing Committee. Donna has more than 160 refereed publications along with 19 books including the highly regarded Teaching Middle Years: Rethinking curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, now in its third edition and the recipient of an International Choice Award as an Outstanding Academic Title; and 16 commissioned reports.Donna has conducted many competitive research projects related to school education together valued at more than AUS$4 million, including playing a pivotal role in preparing school leaders for the shift of Year 7 to secondary and the implementation of Junior Secondary in 2015. This reform was built around the Educational Change Model that was developed a decade earlier by a team led by Donna conducting research about effective teaching and learning in the middle years, around the nation. The successful shift of Year 7 is recognised as the most significant reform in education in Queensland in the last half century. Donna is now engaged in the shift of Year 7 in South Australia.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/selenab)

Karyn Walsh AM is the CEO of Micah Projects in Queensland. She has been leading the organisation for many years and also led many sector projects at a state and national level. Her commitments have included leading Chairing the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness, and being a past President of the Queensland Council of Social Services. In this interview Karyn talks about how the outreach nature of Micah's services has been challenged, but been a key strength of how they have been able to support people in 2020. She also talks about how their existing integration of nurses into their outreach teams has been a significant factor in keeping homeless people in Brisbane well during these times.

Johnny weaves a tale of two cities, and of his queer family history. Johnny Valkyrie is an activist and educator. He was awarded Young Transgender Person of the Year 2019 by the Queensland Council of LGBTI+ Health. Johnny enjoys florals, galleries and retro knickknacks. Queerstories is an LGBTQI+ storytelling night programmed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For Queerstories event dates, visit www.maevemarsden.com, and follow Queerstories on Facebook. The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter And for gay stuff and insomnia rants follow me - Maeve Marsden - on Twitter and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we had the absolute privilege of sitting down with Angus Murray. Angus is a partner at law firm Irish Bentley Lawyers, Vice President of the Queensland Council of Civil Liberties, the Chair of Electronic Frontiers Australia’s Policy and Research Committee and Co-Founder of the Legal Forecast!  We spoke in depth about his journey in law, how he became a partner and what he has learned along the way. Angus is a leading voice on cyber security in Australia and we had a thoroughly enjoyable discussion around the development of privacy laws and what the future holds for online security and privacy. As well as his considerable achievements in practice Angus was a Co-Founder and remains and active part of the Legal Forecast. The Legal Forecast is a not–for–profit run by early–career professionals who are passionate about disruptive thinking and access to justice. Starting out in Australia they now impact students and the profession around the world and it was fascinating to chat about why they started and the teams mission. https://www.irishbentley.com.au/staff/angus-murray/ https://thelegalforecast.com/

With the Victorian State election looming the state’s trade union movement is escalating their campaign on the introduction of industrial manslaughter laws in Victoria. Queensland and the ACT have already introduced industrial manslaughter laws but currently there is little justice for Victorian workers who are killed at work due to negligence. Paul Sutton, OH&S lead from Victroian Trades Hall Council and Queensland Council of Unions, Assistant General Secretary Michael Clifford, join the show to discuss these laws and the union campaigns surrounding them. Change the Rules : www.australianunions.org.au/12_days_of_actionUnited Voice Portable LSL: www.unitedvoicevic.org.au/portableleaveMEAA Make it Australia: https://makeitaustralian.com/Sign the industrial manslaughter law petition: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/make-industrial-manslaughter-a-crime

This week in addition to your weekly wrap of union news, we look at how unions were involved in the QLD state election campaign. We speak with the Secretary of the Queensland Council of Unions about their campaign and how it dealt with the question of One Nation.  We also speak with Not4Sale campaign co-ordinator Stuey Traill about the campaign to keep public assets in public hands.Extended interview with Ros McLennan available here.Extended interview with Stuey Traill available here.

In the 90s and 2000s, we fought against Pauline Hanson and One Nation and won! The  unions have always been at the vanguard of the struggle against fascism and racism -  from workers' militias in Spain during the 1930s, to mobilising against the likes of Hanson  and Reclaim Australia here today. We talk with Michael Clifford from Queensland Council of Trade Unions on the strategies of organizing a fightback against Hanson today. We touch base with Luke Hilakari from the Victorian Trades Hall Council about the aftermath of the Federal Election and the effectiveness of the We Are Union campaign. We finish off with a tribute to the National Union of Workers and their victory at the Parmalat dispute in Longwarry. 

Jill Lang, Director of the Queensland Council of Social Service. Jill talks about the social impacts of climate change, especially on vulnerable communities.