Shining Stars shines a light on local groups supporting your community!
Thank you to every group that was involved in this years Shining Star, AND to each of you that voted and supported these groups!
CONGRATULATIONS to the group with THE MOST VOTES…
CHECK OUT THE NOMINATED GROUPS AND THE FINAL VOTING TALLY!
Queensland Youth Services Inc. (QYS) aids North Queensland’s vulnerable youth since 1978. Programs focus on family, sustainability, and empowerment, addressing homelessness, education, mental health, and more for independent living.
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The Leprosy Mission, a global Christian organization, fights leprosy with compassion and faith, providing cure, care, and support worldwide, aiming for transformation and dignity.
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Food Relief NQ, a non-profit, provides food to locals via charities and schools. Relying on donations, it offers affordable hampers and school breakfasts, aiding vulnerable families for over 20 years.
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Experience The Stable in Townsville! From December 18th to 22nd at Stable at Riverway, immerse yourself in the Christmas story with live actors, animals, activities, and entertainment for the whole family.
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Beaches Church, a vibrant family church in Townsville’s northern beaches, fosters community, growth, and positive change through family programs, youth groups, and Sunday services.
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Beaches Community Services offers holistic care and NDIS support in Townsville, providing work training and a food garden project to aid families. Connect with them on Facebook for community involvement.
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The Townsville Toy Library (TTL) provides families with high-quality, educational toys since 1978. Volunteer-run and not-for-profit, it promotes play to support children’s development.
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Townsville Wesleyan Methodist Church: Our focus is connecting people to God and each other in ways that give meaning and purpose to our relationships and hope for our future. Our tools are the Word of God, prayer and the hands and hearts of our brothers and sisters.
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LiteHaus International connects communities in 11 countries by repurposing old devices, creating 350+ computer labs and providing 6,500 Australian students with laptops since 2017.
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Community Gro: Empowering Townsville for 43 years. Committed to holistic support, creating equity, safety, and transformative opportunities for fulfilling lives.
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Lifeline Crisis Support Townsville train volunteers, to support people in crisis on our 13 11 14 and 13YARN crisis lines and via Community Recovery in times of disaster. Providing training and support locally skills our community to respond to crisis locally. We promote mental health and wellbeing in our community.
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NQ Phoenix, a sports club, races Dragon Boats from 200m to 2km. Inclusive, welcoming all—elite athletes to retirees. Also offers team building and corporate events for community engagement.