Logan Together

🧠 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼-𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 On 12th December, the Brain Building for Better Futures Co-Design Team met for their final workshop of 2024, continuing to build on the strengths already present in Logan and beyond. One member reflected: “𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤-𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡.” 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: • Reconnecting as a team and reflecting on the year’s work • Applying the Deadly Lens to previous workshop outputs • Sharing the Gnirigomindala Karulbo Equity Agreement • A quick evaluation of the workshop’s success and a positive check-out • Scanning updates from partners, including the Palix Foundation, Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, Yilyapinya Brain Health and Healing, and Logan Communities for Children – Salvation Army. We are grateful for all the contributions and look forward to continuing the work towards a brighter future for children and families in Logan in 2025. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, click here: https://lnkd.in/g2b8Q6am Queensland Mental Health Commission Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership ARACY #BrainBuilding #CoDesign #CommunityLed

💡#RESEARCH💡 #PlaceBasedInitiatives can drive more #EquitableOutcomes for children and families by collecting and using consistent lead indicators for early years services – find out how 📄 https://bit.ly/41EHUdn   Most place-based initiative measurement frameworks rely heavily on outcome or ‘lag’ indicators. While necessary for evaluating population-level progress, lag indicators are insufficient for timely and effective changes on the ground. The long delay – sometimes years – between action and outcome measurement makes it nearly impossible to determine if actions are effective in real time.   In contrast, #LeadIndicators including service quality, quantity and participation are a valuable tool for… ✨ understanding the issues ✨ determining priorities ✨ setting actions ✨ supporting accountability ✨guiding timely quality improvement efforts. 💡Read about lead indicators, barriers and enablers to support their collection and use and implications for policy and practice in this new #RestackingTheOdds 📈 (#RSTO) research snapshot 📝 https://bit.ly/41EHUdn   💡In our recent #webinar, early years services around Australia discussed how they use lead indicators to drive equitable outcomes in their communities. Watch #DemocratisingData: a practical approach for frontline workers at 💻 https://lnkd.in/gCb-7tZc   #RSTO 📈 is a collaboration between the Centre for Community Child Health at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), Bain & Company and Social Ventures Australia.   #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ChildHealthEquity #ChildDevelopment

🗓️ 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Logan Together is excited to be part of the 2025 Childhood Summit Advisory Committee alongside incredible partners like Jinndi Mibunn, Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC), The Salvation Army Communities for Children, Griffith University and others. This event is all about pausing to listen and learn from children - their voices hold the key to shaping a brighter future. We can’t wait to see what insights they’ll share this year. Stay tuned for more updates! Thanks for sharing Hyahno Moser, Australian Institute of Play #2025CHS #ChildVoice #ChildAgency #LoganTogether

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 Grace Sholl – 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 and 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 Grace is a proud member of 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼-𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 and a dedicated community member who understands the power of early connections. In this video, Grace shares how small, everyday actions - like spending time with children, playing, and fostering relationships—can have profound, long-term impacts on their ability to learn, grow, and thrive. As Grace beautifully puts it, early brain building isn’t just about academic milestones. It’s about creating environments that nurture emotional, social, and developmental growth - giving children the foundation they need for a brighter future. The Brain Building for Better Futures initiative was developed in response to Logan’s parents and carers asking for a deeper understanding of Early Childhood Development. Together, common language and practices that unite families, communities, and professionals is being built for the collective wellbeing of Logan’s children. Thank you, Grace, for your passion and dedication to the #LoganTogether movement! ➡️ Read more about the Brain Building for Better Futures project here: https://lnkd.in/gsCd6a6e Queensland Mental Health Commission, Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership, ARACY, Michelle Cole, Sophie Morson, Rowena Cann, Michelle Lucas, Shelley Gawronski, Jodie Booth

🧠 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗼-𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Last week, the Brain Building for Better Futures Co-Design Team gathered for their second workshop, continuing the journey to strengthen the futures of Logan’s children. Together, weaving the wisdom of place, culture, people, and science into a powerful vision for early childhood development. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:  ✅ Reconnecting as a team and reaffirming our shared purpose  ✅ Building a clear understanding of the Co-Design process and timeline  ✅ Exploring the Gnirigomindala Karulbo Equity Agreement and embedding it in our Ways of Working  ✅ Addressing curious questions raised in our first workshop  ✅ Scanning what’s already happening with brain building across Logan  ✅ Learning about the Deadly Lens and applying it to ensure culturally-responsive and inclusive outcomes The energy and insights shared during the session are a testament to the power of collaboration and the importance of grounding our work in the lived experiences of Logan community. 📸 Check out some snapshots from the workshop below! ➡️ Read more about the Brain Building for Better Futures project here: https://lnkd.in/g2b8Q6am Queensland Mental Health Commission, Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership, ARACY, Michelle Cole, Sophie Morson, Rowena Cann, Michelle Lucas, Shelley Gawronski, Jodie Booth

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀! Hear from the Logan's 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 uniting community leaders, service providers, and policymakers, ensuring the reimagined early childhood system built by and for Logan—delivers meaningful outcomes for Logan’s children and families.   𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗼? ✅𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 reflecting the voices and priorities of Logan’s communities. ✅ 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁s to resource this groundbreaking work. ✅ 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 to improve outcomes for Logan’s children. ✅ 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆, tailored to local needs. ✅ 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 to ensure continuous improvement.   🌟 Explore More: ➡️ Dive into the Governance Immersion Event: https://shorturl.at/PPKQn ➡️ Discover Logan’s First 2000 Days System: https://lnkd.in/gTDwAYxF

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗠𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗻’ 𝗕𝘂𝗯𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻 ✨ Founded and led by our Community Engagement Specialist, Nat Millar, Mums n’ Bubs Logan has had an incredible year supporting Logan’s kids aged 0-8 to grow up happy, healthy, and thriving!   The past 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 of data highlights the widespread impact of Mums n’ Bubs across Logan — connecting families not only online but in person at weekly playgroups, providing a sense of belonging and support that grows stronger every year! ➡️ Re-share our impact with your #Logan networks, organisations and communities.

For primary schools where community hubs are based, hubs play an important role in building school capacity to respond to the needs of culturally diverse families, whether through running in-school activities like breakfast club and multicultural days, parents volunteering in the canteen, or by inviting organisations into the hub to support family needs. A recent example of this is the community hubs in Logan (Qld) bringing a nurse, speech therapist, and occupational therapist into each hub where parents learned more and could ask questions about their child’s development, including walking, talking, playing, toilet training, sleeping, and so much more. So far this year, hubs have made 3,269 referrals to local services that support families with maternal and child health, early intervention, community health, family support, and preschool. Hubs are the perfect space for conversations like these – they’re safe and welcoming, and have a real sense of belonging for everyone. #ConnectShareLearn SSI Photo: Parents learning about their child’s development with the support of a nurse, speech therapist, and occupational therapist at the hubs in Logan (Qld).

𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀!   This week, 30 passionate people gathered for the first Co-Design Orientation of the 12-month journey toward “Brain Building for Better Futures.” Logan’s community has expressed a strong desire to deepen its knowledge of brain building, aiming to strengthen the futures of Logan’s children through the wisdom of place, culture, people, and science.   "Brain Building for Better Futures" is interconnected with the Logan's First 2000 Days model - Logan Together’s re-imagined Early Childhood system and a universal response to community needs and aspirations. This initiative is tightly woven into Logan's First 2000 Days, reflecting a comprehensive commitment to support every child’s development.   𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: 🌿 A heartfelt Welcome to Country from Aunty Robyn Williams 🤝 Creating a safe, inclusive space for our co-design team 🧠 Establishing a shared baseline understanding of brain-building tools and resilience resources 📅 Mapping out our ways of working and meeting rhythms for the coming year   This important work is made possible through funding from the Queensland Mental Health Commission with invaluable support from Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership and committed community partners. Together, we’re ready to take action and build stronger, healthier futures for Logan’s kids. ARACY, Michelle Cole, Sophie Morson, Rowena Cann, Michelle Lucas, Shelley Gawronski, Jodie Booth   #𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿

Thank you for joining us in #Logan Danielle Brennan, Elva Metcalf and Mark Wrigley. We’re excited to keep sharing, expanding, and learning together! ➡️ Queensland Department of Education Mount Isa Educational Precinct.