- Queensland's first FamilyLinQ health and community hub opens at Kingston State School
- FamilyLinQ is an integrated school-based hub that will improve the life outcomes for children and their families by connecting education, training, health and community
- The hub was established with a $17 million investment from the Miles Labor Government
- The Bryan Foundation is contributing $10 million over 10 years to deliver the FamilyLinQ hub
- The Miles Labor Government is continuing to rollout initiatives like this with its $500 million Putting Queensland Kids First
A first of its kind health, education, training and community hub has opened at a Logan state school.
Deputy Premier and State Member for Woodridge Cameron Dick officially opened the FamilyLinQ hub on Friday.
In collaboration with The Bryan Foundation, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, and local health and community service providers, FamilyLinQ offerings will be tailored to community needs.
FamilyLinQ will play a central role in school community life providing safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces with a clear focus on improving life, health and educational outcomes for children and their families, including future students of the schools, parents, carers, siblings and other family members.
The state-of-the-art hub includes; consulting rooms for specialist health services, a first aid room, offices and an outdoor staff space, reception area, meeting and conference rooms, amenities and two learning spaces.
At no cost to local families, the school-based FamilyLinQ hub will enable greater access to essential support services and integrate education, health and the needs of the school community at one location.
The Miles Labor Government's $500 million Putting Queensland Kids First plan will continue to rollout initiatives like this across the State.
The plan will set our youngest Queenslanders on positive and healthy pathways and empower families to build the best foundations for their children at every stage of life through partnering with community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, improving the health of babies and children and offering wrap around services for families.
As stated by Deputy Premier and State Member for Woodridge Cameron Dick:
"The FamilyLinQ hub is going to change lives, help families and strengthen the entire community.
"The hub will combine the wonderful and welcoming Kingston State School environment with a new place that offers health, education and training for the community.
"By offering a familiar, free, and integrated service FamilyLinQ will be able to improve the lives for children and their families.
"I am so proud to be part of a Government that is brave enough to invest in innovative projects like FamilyLinQ that will have a substantial affect on Queensland children's lives.
"I'd also like to congratulate the great collaborative work of the Education Department, Health Department, Kingston State School and its community, and of course The Bryan Foundation.
As stated by Minister for Health and Member for Waterford Shannon Fentiman:
"This is such an exciting hub that will make a real difference in the lives of students and their families here in Logan.
"We know Logan kids deserve the best education and this new hub will provide a range of valuable activities and services to ensure they can thrive.
"Our government is committed to supporting young Queenslanders to have the best start to life – and that's exactly what this new hub will do."
As stated by the Minister for Education and Minister for Youth Justice Di Farmer:
"Congratulations to Kingston State School and the school community on the opening of the first ever FamilyLinQ hub in Queensland.
"This hub will be a wonderful opportunity for students and their families to receive tailored support when and how they need it, thanks to the Bryan Foundation and key Government and community organisations.
"FamilyLinQ's purpose is to improve outcomes for students and their families, through health services, family support, quality educational resources, community activities, early childhood support and services, education and training for adults, all in one open and welcoming environment.
"I acknowledge the work of everyone involved and I want to especially thank The Bryan Foundation for their significant funding support."
As stated by Matthew Cox, Executive Director, The Bryan Foundation:
"The Bryan Foundation are very proud to be working in partnership with the Kingston State School community and the Department of Education to establish the first FamilyLinQ school in Queensland".
"We are pleased to be here for the opening of the new Kingston State School FamilyLinQ hub, a vibrant, welcoming and engaging heart of the school community".
"The FamilyLinQ initiative is a new holistic approach for schooling in Queensland, not only providing quality education, but also health services, early childhood development, family support, employment focused training and community development".
"FamilyLinQ aims to support the whole family and to drive positive outcomes in education, health and life outcomes for families and their children".
"We look forward to building on this exciting start and developing on our strong collaboration with the Queensland Government to support and plan for the future of the FamilyLinQ initiative across Queensland in the years ahead."
As stated by Kingston State School Principal Robyn Marshall
"Our partnership with The Bryan Foundation will mean that our students and their families will have the opportunity to receive tailored support when and how they need it, all at Kingston State School.
"The opening of the administration space, and the surroundings, has generated a lot of interest within the school community. It is wonderful for our staff to have such a lovely space to work in and to welcome students and families into as well.
"We are so excited to welcome our families to FamilyLinQ."
