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Social cohesion

A thriving, cohesive community is a community where Queenslanders of all backgrounds, ages and abilities:

  • are included and respected
  • connect, trust each other and share resources
  • have opportunities to make a positive and meaningful contribution.

The Queensland Government committed more than $12.7 million from 2016-2021 to strengthening social cohesion in our communities.

Thriving Cohesive Communities Action Plan

The Thriving Cohesive Communities: Action Plan for Queensland 2019-21 (Stage 2) (PDF, 511.36 KB) built on initiatives delivered under the Cohesive Communities: An Action Plan for Queensland 2016-18. Over 80 projects were funded in 2016-18 across the state to bring individuals, families and communities together to increase understanding and appreciation of the diversity of Queenslanders.

The Thriving Cohesive Communities: Action Plan for Queensland 2019–21 (Stage 2) set out priorities for action under 4 key focus areas:

  • Pathways for individuals
  • Family connections
  • Community connections and strength
  • Collaborative services

This second action plan had:

  • a greater emphasis on young people (12-25 years)
  • targeted investment for the regional locations of Toowoomba, Rockhampton and Townsville
  • a greater emphasis on addressing economic exclusion.

The plan aimed to promote and strengthen Queensland’s social cohesion, reduce social marginalisation and economic exclusion, and address anti-social behaviour and behaviours that can lead to violence or physical harm.

Thriving Cohesive Communities Grants

Grant funding was available from 2019-21 to support implementation of the Thriving Cohesive Communities: Action Plan for Queensland 2019–21 (Stage 2) where 33 community-led projects were delivered to improve social cohesion and resilience of local communities.

Read about the successful Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 grant recipients and community projects.

Last updated: 
25 August 2022