Multicultural Community Connect Queensland

08/04/2025

Applications now open for the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program!

Are you a Brisbane resident from a culturally and linguistically diverse background with dreams of growing your business skills? This is your opportunity!

🌟 Over 70 business scholarship placements are on offer, including popular options like:
✅ TAFE’s Start Your Own Business course
✅ Export Council of Australia’s 1-day intensive export workshop
✅ Plus many more courses in leadership, project management, and entrepreneurship!

📅 Applications close Monday, 14 April 2025
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://shorturl.at/NgG5w

Please share with your community and encourage others to apply! Let’s support Brisbane’s multicultural business leaders of the future. 🌍💼

08/04/2025

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/business/business-support/multicultural-business-and-awards

Explore the multicultural business initiatives in Brisbane, including local business awards and scholarships. Find out how to nominate and apply.

30/03/2025

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18/03/2025

29/12/2024

Mental Health First Aid Courses - Workplace Training Exclusively in Queensland for Community Leaders and organisations

These courses are fully funded by the QCGBF grant and in collaboration with the Multicultural Community Connect Queensland (MCCQ) and ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ).

Workplaces are increasingly aware of the effects of mental health issues on employees and productivity. Encouraging early help-seeking can foster a mentally healthy environment, and Mental Health First Aid training equips employees with skills to support colleagues and direct them to professional help. This training enhances knowledge, confidence, and helping behaviours while reducing stigma.

These courses are offered FREE with discount code QLDGCBF for community leaders, and organisations currently based in Queensland. Please email us at [email protected] for furthur details on discount code!
India News Multicultural Australia Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast - MCCGC Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland (FICQ) | Australia Fiona Simpson MP Ram Mohan Global Fair Mental Health Foundation Australia Cgi Brisbane

https://events.humanitix.com/qld-fully-face-to-face-mental-health-first-aid-course-jan-2025-session-1
https://events.humanitix.com/qld-fully-face-to-face-mental-health-first-aid-course-jan-2025-session-2

23/12/2024

Recruiting police officers from a range of backgrounds is essential to ensuring the Queensland Police Service (QPS) reflects the cultural diversity of the community and provides effective policing services.​

The Multicultural Recruit Preparation Pathway (MRPP) is designed to support the needs of bilingual and culturally diverse participants to prepare them for success within the Recruit Training Program and in their policing career.

https://www.policerecruit.qld.gov.au/multi-cultural-recruit-program

20/12/2024

Dear MCCQ Members, Sponsors & Supporters,

As we approach the festive season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful year we’ve had together and express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you.

Christmas is a time of joy, togetherness, and gratitude—a time to celebrate the bonds that unite us as a community. At MCCQ, our strength lies in our diversity and shared commitment to fostering meaningful connections among Queensland’s multicultural communities.

This year, we have achieved so much together—from launching initiatives that amplify the voices of our vibrant communities to creating platforms like our MCCQ Studio, where stories are shared, ideas exchanged, and cultures celebrated. None of this would have been possible without your continued support, passion, and dedication.

As we gather with loved ones to celebrate this festive season, let us also take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our diverse heritage and the spirit of inclusion that defines our community.

I wish you and your families a joyous Christmas filled with peace, love, and happiness. May the New Year bring renewed energy, new opportunities, and continued success for us all.

Thank you for being an essential part of MCCQ’s journey. Together, let’s continue to build a stronger, more connected multicultural Queensland.
ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland India News Multicultural Australia

16/12/2024

It was an absolute privilege to join the End of Year Community Leaders Event hosted by the Regional Director North (QLD/NT), Department of Home Affairs (Queensland) on December 9, 2024, at the Alan Border Field – Captains Room.
Thank you to Regional Director Mr. Charlie Shandil, who eloquently acknowledged the vital contributions of multicultural communities. His inspiring words highlighted how events like these not only strengthen our connections but also reaffirm our shared commitment to fostering unity in diversity and to promote inclusivity, harmony, and a shared sense of belonging. Hello Africa entertained the guests and make everyone feeling happy and inspired
Grateful to the Department of Home Affairs for providing this platform to reflect, connect, and plan for the future. Together, we continue to celebrate and strengthen Australia’s multicultural fabric. Multicultural Community Connect Queensland; - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland Mental Health Foundation Australia - Queensland India News Cgi Brisbane

04/12/2024

Fifty percent gender split between women and men in Queensland Parliament

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15F7T1pZ8L/

Historic Milestone!
This Parliament marks the swearing-in of the 100th woman in Queensland's history!
We now have a historical total of 110 female Members!
Progress in action! 🙌

25/11/2024

A Meaningful Conversation: Let’s Talk Mental Health Forum 2024

Mental Health Foundation Australia in partnership with ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland and Multicultural Community Connect Queensland hosted: Let’s Talk: Indian Communities Mental Health Forum 2024 which brought together Brisbane’s Indian community for an inspiring and insightful discussion on mental health and well-being on 23 November at Hare Krishna Temple, Burbank
1157 Mount Cotton Rd, Burbank QLD 4156.

This event is funded by the QGCBF grant.

Thank you to Bhartiya Samaj Brisbane (BSB) and Hare Krishna Temple, for helping in organising the venue and food.

With expert speakers, the forum highlighted the importance of addressing stigma, fostering open conversations, and promoting culturally sensitive mental health solutions.

Key moments included:
✅ Dr. Ram Mohan discussing the role of Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) in multicultural communities.
✅ Pushpa Vaghela outlining MCCQ’s vision to connect diverse cultures.
✅ Dr. Tarun Sehgal delivering strategies to create a better, healthy and more supportive system for everyone’s mental health needs.
✅ Bharti Gitay leading an engaging workshop promoting mental wellness.
The evening ended with a community dinner, offering attendees the chance to connect and continue the conversation.

India News

13/11/2024

https://events.humanitix.com/let-s-talk-indian-communities-mental-health-forum-2024

Let's Talk about Indian Communities Mental Health!

11/11/2024

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Remembrance Day: REMEMBER to remember

This year, on November 11th, at 11 am—the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month—the Mental Health Foundation Australia invites you to a moment of silence to remember the courageous individuals who sacrificed their lives so we may live in freedom.

Let us take this time to honour and pay our deepest respect to their service, sacrifice, and enduring legacy.

As we pause and reflect, we hold close the words:
“In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there.” – Unknown.