Local and government services

Read about local councils, their responsibilities and how they are funded. You can also find information on local government planning schemes.

• Energy-efficient homes
• Recycling

• Public transport
• Getting a licence

• Choosing a pet and caring for it
• Laws for pet owners in Queensland
• Regulated dogs
• Keeping exotic animals as pets in Queensland

Find and join a Queensland library, and read about the activities and programs they offer for you and your family to enjoy.

Find out about tracing your family history and how to search government and official records. There is also a guide to historical societies and how they can help.

• Emergency assistance
• Report a missing person

Information on safety for children and seniors, neighbourhood watch programs and emergency contacts.

• English and literacy courses
• Help for newly arrived families
• Skilling Queenslanders for Work