Community News
St Augustine's College - Free Community Event
Parents and carers are invited to a special evening on Friday 20 June at 5pm, featuring Dr Anita Collins. Dr Anita will be sharing on how music education enhances cognitive function and brain development. How it enhances study, mental health, and improves literacy and numeracy.
St Andrew's - Friday 20th June 2025
Seen
Seen is a groundbreaking feature-length documentary that not only explores the transformative power of personal healing for parents but also delves into the scientifically supported effects of such healing on parenting and its impact on child brain development.
By focusing on the unexplored aspect of parents confronting their own childhood coping mechanisms, "Seen" is poised to fill a significant gap in current narratives. It promises not just compelling storytelling but also the potential for profound societal impact, making it an appealing proposition for those looking to invest in content that drives change.
Our vision was to craft a film that deeply resonates with audiences, sparking a flame of self-reflection and personal growth.
Through the unfiltered and authentic narratives of real parents, we reveal the remarkable potential of addressing trauma and attachment styles.
Together, we are illuminating the path toward emotional liberation and healthier connections—with both ourselves and our children.
Genre: Documentary - Health & Wellbeing | Classification: M | Producer: Sam Jockel | Director: Hailey Bartholomew
This ADULTS ONLY screening of Seen: The Film is open to ALL Parents/Carers in the Cairns region:
Friday 20 June 2025
5:45pm - Theatre doors and Bar opens (Drinks available for purchase)
6:30pm to 7:45pm – Documentary screening (1 hour 15 mins)
7:45pm to 8:15pm - Live Q&A recording (30 mins)
All Saints' Theatre, St Andrew's Catholic College, 185-205 Redlynch Intake Road, Redlynch, Cairns
$10/per ticket (Adults only event - M rated)
To view trailer visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZPQXpw6kT0
Don't miss this informative film - Spark the healing journey to transform your family...
Book your tickets TODAY through try booking https://www.trybooking.com/DBTEG
PLEASE NOTE: NO Child minding is available for this event.
“Watch Out – Cane Trains About”
Little Athletics Queensland is hosting a fun Little Athletics event for ages U7 – U17 in Townsville on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June 2025 and anyone can join in!
CSPQ Family Engagement in Learning and Wellbeing Grants 2025
CSPQ is again awarding grants up to the value of $2,500 each in 2025.
Catholic schools, or clusters of schools, in collaboration with their parent body, who have an outstanding idea or project to support family engagement in a school community are encouraged to apply.
Schools who are developing, enhancing or improving family engagement to create a link between families and children and young people’s learning and wellbeing in an innovative way or have family engagement strategies as part of their annual or improvement plans are encouraged to apply.
Schools are able to join together as a cluster to seek a larger amount for a
joint project.
Key Dates: Applications Open Term 2: Tuesday 6 May 2025
Applications Close 5pm on Friday 30 May 2025
Announcements will be made and grants paid by 30 June.
Click here to apply:
CSPQ Family Engagement in Learning and Wellbeing Grants 2025