Stories

Circle of Security Parenting is a relationship and connection-focused parenting program based on early childhood research and attachment theory. Parents and caregivers learn how to identify children’s emotional needs and respond to their behaviours in ways that can...

Chris, the sole carer for his two grandchildren aged 10 and 11, has built a life in South Mission Beach focused on giving them a strong and stable start in their next chapter. Never one to stop learning, Chris lives by the belief that, "every day you don't learn...

Natasha, a mum in Mission Beach, connected with VPG's Every Family program not long after relocating to the region, drawn by the opportunity to meet other parents, share experiences, and keep building on what she already knew as a parent. She couldn't have anticipated...

Over 100 Year 10 students from St Monica's Catholic College are gaining work experience this week through placements coordinated by Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG), with one in three students exploring careers in healthcare. Cairns & Hinterland Hospital and...

From participant to champion: Far North Queensland youth worker takes out nation’s top traineeship honour Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG) Youth Worker Kayla Gagai has been named the 2025 Australian Trainee of the Year, completing a sweep of Far North Queensland,...

A new skilling program is giving Cairns school support staff and parents a free pathway to become qualified Teacher Aides, with applications now open for a January 2026 start. Delivered by local not-for-profit Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG) and funded through the...

Mareeba Mum Strengthens Family Connections Through VPG Every Family Program Sarah, a mum of three in Mareeba, is strengthening her parenting toolkit to stay connected with her children. While working as an occupational therapist and raising a four-, two-, and...

Mareeba families will gather at Arnold Park next Thursday for the region’s biggest Child Protection Week celebration. The annual Mareeba Family Fun afternoon, hosted by Vocational Partnerships Group (VPG) and Mareeba Community Centre (MCC), and supported by Mareeba...

After moving to Mareeba just before the birth of her first son, Louise took proactive steps to build a local, supportive community for her family. Through supported playgroups co-facilitated by VPG Every Family, she connected with other local parents at a similar...

Ziras, a single mum of three on the Cassowary Coast, is taking intentional steps to strengthen her parenting and build a safer, more connected home for her children and herself. With support from VPG’s Every Family program, she’s learning practical strategies to...