2023 Not for Profit Category Winner
Winner: Resolve
Since being launched last year by YFS, Resolve has provided one-on-one coaching to 65 young people and worked with almost 1500 others aged 10 to 16 years to reduce their involvement with the criminal justice system. Participants are supported to find accommodation, access food and transport, engage in education, navigate the youth justice system, find employment, explore their interests, and improve their mental health and family relationships.
2023 Government / Business category
Winner: Police Liaison Officers Cultural Programs
The Pacific Islander Roots and Pan-African Cultural programs operated by the Queensland Police Service Cross Cultural Liaison Unit are helping Kingston State School students connect with their culture and make positive choices as officers work with the students.