Queensland’s first FamilyLinQ, launched at Kingston State School, has been branded a “tremendous success” by operators.
The first-of-its kind hub helps local families connect with education, training, health and community – all under one roof.
Since opening last October, hundreds of children and parents have engaged with the hub’s programs and services.
At no cost to local families, the school-based FamilyLinQ hub includes consulting rooms for specialist health services, a first aid room, offices, an outdoor staff space, a reception area, meeting and conference rooms, amenities and two learning spaces.
Queensland-based not for profit The Bryan Foundation helped establish the hub with the state government and Metro South Health.
The foundation has pledged $10 million into the hub over 10 years.
“The first few months operating the FamilyLinQ model at Kingston has been a tremendous success with over 400 parents, carers and children engaged and key programs and services provided,” foundation executive director Matthew Cox said.
“It’s proved that clustering health, family and other supports on the school site really works.
“It works for families, it works for service partners and most importantly it works for our kids.”
