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Today is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that looking after our mental health is just as important as looking after ...
09/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that looking after our mental health is just as important as looking after our physical health.

Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference. A conversation with a friend, some fresh air, taking a break or making time for something that brings you joy.
Did you know? Research shows that connecting with others can boost your mood, reduce stress and support your mental wellbeing. Even a quick chat with a friend or a simple act of kindness can make a positive difference.

So why not reach out to someone today? It might give you both a little lift.

You’ve found the torch, charged the power bank and checked the emergency kit. But what about the four-legged members of ...
08/10/2026

You’ve found the torch, charged the power bank and checked the emergency kit. But what about the four-legged members of the household?

Remember food, water, bowls, medications, a lead or carrier and anything else your pet might need.

And because we’d quite like to meet them, drop a photo of your Get Ready pet below.
https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/news/preparing-your-pets

Gather a few favourite board games for your disaster kit. They’ll come in handy if the power or Wi-Fi goes out.Add a bat...
07/10/2026

Gather a few favourite board games for your disaster kit. They’ll come in handy if the power or Wi-Fi goes out.

Add a battery-powered radio and spare batteries too, so you can keep up with local news and weather updates without relying on your phone.

But why wait? Try going screen free one night a week. Put the phones down, set up a game and enjoy some time together.

Does your household have an emergency plan? Think about where you would go, how you would stay in touch and what you wou...
06/10/2026

Does your household have an emergency plan? Think about where you would go, how you would stay in touch and what you would do if you couldn’t get home.It doesn’t need to be complicated. The important part is making a plan that works for you and the people in your household.

For people who may need extra support during an emergency, Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) can help you think through what you might need before, during and after a disaster.

Want to know more about how you can be better prepared, or interested in taking part in a future P-CEP workshop?
Get in touch with our Disaster Resilience team at [email protected]

Get Ready Queensland Week is here!Living in Far North Queensland means severe weather is part of life, and this week is ...
04/10/2026

Get Ready Queensland Week is here!

Living in Far North Queensland means severe weather is part of life, and this week is a good reminder to make sure we’re ready for whatever the season brings.

A little preparation now can make a big difference later.
https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/prepare/get-queensland-ready

Recently, we came together for Sharing Our Strength at Narrow Tracks Distilling, an evening to reflect on Cyclone Jasper...
04/10/2026

Recently, we came together for Sharing Our Strength at Narrow Tracks Distilling, an evening to reflect on Cyclone Jasper and the experiences of communities across the Barron Floodplain.

The evening included the premiere of a community film bringing together local stories of the flooding, recovery and the ways people stepped up to support each other.

Most importantly, thank you to the community members who shared their stories and everyone who joined us.
A powerful reminder of the strength and connections within our communities.

Sharing Our Strength was made possible through Barron Connected Communities, established through Queensland Health’s Tackling Regional Adversity through Connected Communities (TRACC) program, with Centacare FNQ convening the group.

A big thank you to Alex Benavides from Cairns and Far North Environment Centre and everyone involved in bringing the event and film together.
Photos by Villi Photography

Queensland Mental Health Week Starts today Positive mental health is shaped by the connections around us, with ourselves...
02/10/2026

Queensland Mental Health Week Starts today

Positive mental health is shaped by the connections around us, with ourselves, our family and friends, our communities and the world we live in.

Sometimes looking after our mental health can be as simple as making time for the things that help us feel well, checking in with someone or finding small ways to stay connected.

This week is a good reminder that even small moments of connection can make a difference.

For more info please visit https://qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/

Happy International Coffee Day! ☕For those who celebrate, today’s a pretty good excuse for an extra cup.Coffee fact: Did...
30/09/2026

Happy International Coffee Day! ☕

For those who celebrate, today’s a pretty good excuse for an extra cup.

Coffee fact: Did you know coffee beans aren’t actually beans? They’re the seeds found inside the fruit of the coffee plant, often called coffee cherries.

So technically, your morning coffee started as a fruit. Who knew?

What if, by 2046, we no longer waited for people to reach crisis point before offering support? At the recent WOW Austra...
30/09/2026

What if, by 2046, we no longer waited for people to reach crisis point before offering support?

At the recent WOW Australia Festival in Cairns, Centacare FNQ Executive Director Anita Veivers joined fellow panellists Francoise Lane, Claudia Kurowski, Anita Veivers, Dr Rana Dadpour, with Facilitator Natasha Mitchellto imagine what our community could look like 20 years from now.”.

A future where we shift from crisis response to prevention. From competition to collaboration. From individual success to collective wellbeing.

Her reflection explores what could be possible when children and families are supported early, communities are genuinely connected, and instead of asking, “Whose job is this?” we ask, “How do we do this together?” The encouraging part? Some of this work is already happening right here in Far North Queensland by Centacare FNQ.

Read Anita’s full reflection from WOW Festival Cairns 2026

https://centacarefnq.org/wow-festival-cairns-2026/

What is one change you would like to see in our community by 2046? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Cairns, QLD
4870

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