Deception Bay (QLD)

A collaborative community working together to improve early childhood outcomes. 

Summary

The coastal community of Deception Bay is in the Moreton Bay region, approximately 32 kilometres north of Brisbane. AEDC data shows that the level of developmental vulnerability has decreased significantly across all cycles.

The Deception Bay Communities for Children program values a co-design approach and has developed several projects and programs that have been designed with community voice integral. This community story outlines a variety of community projects improving outcomes for children and families in their community through effective co-design.

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