PUBLICATIONS

Listed below are publications and documents relevant to Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation.
Click on the highlighted links to view their contents.

Vision Statement

Link-Up (QLD) Aboriginal Corporation exists to enhance the life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by reuniting those over the age of eighteen years who have experienced enforced separation from their families and communities through adoption, fostering, removal and institutionalisation.

We will provide our service in a sensitive, confidential and culturally appropriate manner and use all available resources to assist those looking to find their family of origin.

Strategic Plan 2009 - 2012

This Strategic Plan updates the Link-Up Triennial Strategic Plan 2006 - 2009, taking into account the tectonic shifts that have occurred in the landscape of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs since the November 2007 election of the Rudd Government.

Click on the link below to view a copy of our Strategic Plan 2009 - 2012
Strategic Plan 2009 - 2012

Annual Report 2009

To view our online copy of our Annual Report for 2009, please click on the following link
Annual Report 2009

Financial Reports

The principle activity of the association during a financial year is:

The reuniting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the age of 18 who have been separated from their families and communities through adoption, fostering, removal or institutionalisation.

The association is considered financially and operationally viable, with a substantial increase in the number of clients being serviced and the number of reunions being achieved. Operational funding has increased by $122,779 or 14.7% in the past year and is being used, in part, to establish a network of serviced offices in the rgions and remote areas of Queensland for inproved service delivery.

Link-Up staff have received increased levels of training and education in the improvement of client services; their high level performance and assistance to clients is greatly appreciated.

Link-Up Financial Report 2006 / 2007 (part 1 )
Link-Up Financial Report 2006 / 2007 (part 2 amended )
Link-Up Financial Report - January 2008
OATSIH Grants Financial Report - January 2008
Financial Report - June 2008
Special Purpose Financial Report - June 2009
Link-Up (Qld) Audit Report 30th June 2010

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Link-Up Constitution-October 2007

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS - 16TH NOVEMBER 2007

The new Constitution (the "Rule Book" as required under the Corporations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2006) received unanimous approval with amendments by the members
and has now been sanctioned by the Registrar (ORATSIC).

Click on the following link to view the document. The Rule Book

A message from the Administrator to Link-Up (Qld) Members, Clients & other Stakeholders. Click here

- 2008 Financial Report and Auditor's Report (click to view)
Election of Directors
- The Returning Officer will declare the election of Directors in accordance with Rule 8.4 of the Corporation's Rule Book
General Business
- Discussion of matters brought forward under notice.

Please Note: A member may appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf at the AGM with the completion of the Proxy form.
A proxy holder can hold a maximum of three proxies which have to be lodged at Link-Up(Qld) by 4.30pm, Tuesday 25th November 2008.

National Link-Up Newsletter

The National Link Up Newsletter is produced twice a year. Stories, articles and editorial contributions are gathered from Link Up offices throughout the nation at Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia, S.A. Link-Up Program on behalf of the National Link Up Network. This publication is managed by Kay Goodman-Dodd of S.A. Link-Up and coordinated, printed, edited and designed by Dreamtime Public Relations. ( info@dreamtimepr.com )

National Link Up News Edition 14 May 2010

The "Bringing Them Home" Report & Map

The Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health ( OATSIH ) within the Department of Health and Ageing ( DoHA ) commissioned Urbis Keys Young to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Bringing Them Home ( BTH ) and Indigenous Mental Health Programs. The evaluation covers four programs:

The Link-Up Program
The Bringing Them Home Program
The Social and Emotional Wellbeing ( SEWB ) Regional Centre ( RC ) Program and
The Mental Health Program

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Policies and Procedures

The Policies and Procedures draft is a template from Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC), made available to the Governing Committee, Management and Staff of LINK-UP (QLD) as part of QAIHC's program of assistance for the smooth and efficient set-up of an Aboriginal community controlled service in Brisbane and surrounding area.

BTH & Link-Up Counsellors' Manual

The Bringing Them Home (BTH) and Link Up Counselling Program is an Australian Government funded initiative which supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples separated from their families as a result of past governments’ forced removal policies and practices. The practices include removal policies, institutionalisation and through adoption or foster care.

This Handbook is a reference tool for all BTH and Link Up Counsellors. It sets out the Australian Government’s requirements of how services should be provided, and will help ensure BTH and Link Up Counselling services around Australia meet a consistent standard, across all jurisdictions.

BTH and Link Up Counsellors, their Coordinators or Managers and other staff members within their services should use the Handbook to ensure the services they provide are in line with the Government’s requirements.

The Funding Agreement signed between the Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) State or Territory Office (STO) and the service which incorporates the BTH and Link Up Counsellors sets out the requirements for each party. All Funding Agreements include a reference to this Handbook and require BTH and Link Up Counselling Program service providers to comply with the mandatory requirements of this Handbook.

Follow this link to download a copy of the manual. Click Here

Counsellors' Manual Appendices

Appendix Part A
Appendix Part B
Appendix Part C

Link-Up Service Agreement

The Link-Up Service Provider Agreement between Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation (LUQ) and the Service Provider (SP), dated 2007

Final Linkup Hosting Agreement

The Link-Up Hosting Agreement between Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation (LUQ) and The Hosting Organisation (Host Organisation), dated 2007

Last updated Tuesday, 24-May-2011