Connections Inc.
ABN 28 307 942 106charity
Moreton BayQLD4510Major Cities of AustraliaSEIFA Decile 1
ProcurementJusticeDonationsCharityFoundationEvidenceATO3 of 7 systems
Power Score
10.0
3 systems
Total Dollar Flow
$3.3M
All sources
Justice Funding
$3.3M
9 programs
QLD Jurisdiction Context
Youth justice outcomes for QLD — how this entity’s operating environment is performing.
Detention rate
5.1/10K
Indigenous overrep.
26x
Cost/day (detention)
$2,162
Cost/day (community)
$382
↑QLD Indigenous detention rate +45% over 4 years
↑QLD nightly detention population +19% over 3 years
Recent Policy Changes
2025-11QLD Child Rights Report 2025 published
2025-11Justice Reinvestment Framework launched
$5M grants for place-based alternatives
2025-03Wacol Youth Remand Centre opens
+76 detention beds, adult-standard design
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Board & Governance10 current, 0 former
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Mann | board_member | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Skinner Michelle | board_member | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Thompson Tanya | secretary | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Lisa Denham | other | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Bernard O'Regan | other | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Steven Herd | board_member | — | Active | acnc_register |
| ANNE-MARIA MORRIS | officeholder | — | Active | acnc_register |
| DONALD BALMANNO | officeholder | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Shiranie Fairbanks | board_member | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Shirani Fairbanks | board_member | — | Active | acnc_register |
Charity Details
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedEthnic GroupsFamiliesFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMalesMigrants & RefugeesOther CharitiesHomelessness RiskChronic IllnessDisabilityPre/Post ReleaseUnemployedVeteransVictims of CrimeDisaster VictimsYouthOther Gender Identities
Government Funding
| Program | Total | Grants | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund - Round 78 | $0 | 1 | 2012-13 – 2012-13 |
| Disability and Community Mental Health Services | $707K | 1 | 2008-09 – 2008-09 |
| Disability Services (including Community and Mental Health) (excluding Home and Community Care) | $674K | 1 | 2011-12 – 2011-12 |
| Disability Services | $644K | 1 | 2012-13 – 2012-13 |
| Disability & Community Mental Health Services (includes MAQ) | $622K | 1 | 2010-11 – 2010-11 |
| Disability and Community Mental Health Services and Multicultural Affairs | $568K | 1 | 2009-10 – 2009-10 |
| Gambling Community Benefit Fund — Community Benefit Fund | $35K | 1 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| Gambling Community Benefit Fund | $30K | 2 | 2015-16 – 2021-22 |
| Sport and Recreation Services | $29K | 1 | 2008-09 – 2008-09 |
Relationships
| Entity | Type | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability and Community Mental Health Services | grant | $707K | 2008 | justice_funding |
| Disability Services (including Community and Mental Health) (excluding Home and Community Care) | grant | $674K | 2011 | justice_funding |
| Disability Services | grant | $644K | 2012 | justice_funding |
| Disability & Community Mental Health Services (includes MAQ) | grant | $622K | 2010 | justice_funding |
| Disability and Community Mental Health Services and Multicultural Affairs | grant | $568K | 2009 | justice_funding |
| Sport and Recreation Services | grant | $29K | 2008 | justice_funding |
| Gambling Community Benefit fund | grant | $22K | 2021 | justice_funding |
| Gambling Community Benefit fund | grant | $8K | 2015 | justice_funding |
| ANNE-MARIA MORRIS | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| DONALD BALMANNO | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Corio Bay Innovators Inc | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| Shirani Fairbanks | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Shiranie Fairbanks | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Bribie Island U3A Inc | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| Peter Mann | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Skinner Michelle | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Thompson Tanya | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Lisa Denham | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Bernard O'Regan | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Steven Herd | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |