We are extremely thrilled to announce that Inala Community House (ICH) is the winner of NABO’s $10,000 Queensland community grant! After months of hard work and preparation, our team would like to thank everyone who has shown their support. A big thank you again to those who not only voted, but got their family and...
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Trust Your Instinct: Domestic Violence
Domestic and family violence is a rising public health concern in Australia. The Queensland police currently receives over 180 reported incidents every day, which experts believe to be only a small fraction of the actual number of domestic crimes being perpetrated (source). May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention month. In this month, the Queensland...
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The Family Law
On 11th May 2015, ICH “Our Place” Hall was used for the filming of The Family Law television series. The Family Law gives a vivid glimpse inside the gloriously dysfunctional world of a hilarious and heart-warming Chinese-Australian family. Seen through the eyes of 14-year-old Benjamin, it is set on the Sunshine Coast over a long, hot summer the family will...
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2015 Federal Budget
The 2015 Federal Budget will have notable impact on community members who receive support through, or use, ICH programs such as Family Day Care (Brisbane Kids and Kites) and 50 & Better (Acacia Ridge and Skylarkers). Some of the Budget highlights are: For Parents with Children Family Day Care will lose $157m in funding from 30...
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Pre-Budget 2015
Several announcements have already been made about Budget 2015, which will be officially released tomorrow. Here is what we know so far: The proposed “Families Package” aims to increase workplace participation to fund for cheaper childcare, with no reward for stay-at-home parents. Only children of families with an income of $65,000 or under will continue to...
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Vote "Now You See Me" on Nabo
Hooray! ICH is one of the top five Queensland finalists for Nabo Community Grant competition. Nabo is a neighbourhood social network that aims to connect Australians with their neighbours, reducing crime, and building greater communities. Our project details: Our official poster: Please click here to vote today! We seek your support in making this project...
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Hello, everyone!
Welcome to the official blog of Inala Community House (ICH)! ICH is a non-profit, non-government organisation that serves all members of our community regardless of class, colour or creed. We aim to improve the living quality of individuals, families and communities in Inala and other areas of Queensland. Our existing and growing range of services...