Cairns South Together | Nothing about us, without us

A Collaborative Movement

Using principles of collaboration, over 100 community-based members have joined together with the national organisation Mission Australia to help stimulate collective action and sustain the long-term changes they want to see.

Our Vision

“Happy and healthy young people contributing to a brighter future in Cairns South”

Was developed to represent the desire for our children and young people to have the well-being, support and opportunities they need to grow and thrive.

Our Mission

By 2030

We will make an incremental localised impact to improve the life of children and their families in Cairns South through:

Collectivism

Taking a collective approach to strengthening communities and tackling complex systems

Evidence

Using evidence-based decision-making to help families overcome intergenerational disadvantage

Listening

Seeking out and listening to the voices of the vulnerable and including them in our decision-making

Celebrating

Connecting with our community, celebrating its diversity and success

Our Focus Areas

Supporting the family and development during the first 1,000 days of life, promoting a strong start for community.

Ensuring young people have the foundations needed as they start adolescence and launch into a thriving future.

The Governance Group

Cairns South Together is guided by a Steering Committee whose members have experience in setting and leading the strategic direction, relationship-building and advocating for change.

Chair  –  Hon. Curtis Pitt MP
Deputy Chair  – Keiren O’Brien

Cassy Bishop
Jamie Finger

Allison Halliday
Councillor Cathy Zeiger

Anne Holden

QPS Representatives

 

The Working Groups

Collaborative working clusters are made up of volunteers from the community, service providers and local business. They sit alongside the Steering Committee to think deeply, test ideas and suggest solutions.

Role of Backbone Organisation

Mission Australia is committed to collaborating with the Cairns South Together movement and providing resources to progress and support the activities of the broader movement.

In Cairns South, Mission Australia works alongside the local community through a range of programs and services including:

    • Communities of Focus
    • Hambledon House Community Centre
    • Communities for Children
    • Community Chaplaincy
    • The NDIS Local Area Coordination, Partner In the Community and Early Childhood Early Intervention Services
    • Woree Supported Accommodation Service
    • Going Places Homelessness Service