Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast in Ashmore, Queensland | Community organisation

Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast

Locality: Ashmore, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5527 8011

Address: 1 Dominions Road 4214 Ashmore, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.mccgc.com.au

Likes: 4197

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Community organisation
• Community centre

25.01.2022 COVID-19 ALERT: Changes to health directions REMINDER - A range of updated health directions came into effect yesterday.

25.01.2022 Public Health Alert Queensland Health has expanded its list of venues where confirmed COVID-19 cases have visited. Anyone who has been to these locations ...at the times specified should monitor their health and if they develop any COVID-19 symptoms, even mild, get tested. New locations include: 15 August 2020 Pimpana Junction Centre - 10am -11:50am 15 August 2020 Coomera Westfield -11:20am -11:25am 16 August 2020 Chemist Warehouse Pimpama City Centre, - 8:20am-8:30am 16 August 2020 Pimpama Junction Centre - 12:20pm-12:25pm 16 August 2020 Zarraffas Pimpana City - 10a 16 August 2020 The Southern Hotel Toowoomba - 8:15am -10 am 16 August 2020 Queens Park Markets, East Toowoomba - 10am-11am 17 August 2020 Zarraffas Pimpama City - 6:30am 17 August 2020 Coles Express Pimpama City Centre - 6:18am 17 August 2020 Coles Express Pimpama City Centre - 4:25 17 August 2020 Coles Upper Coomera - 8pm-8:10pm 18 August 2020 Spotlight, Indooroopilly - 9am - 11am 18 August 2020 Logan Motorway BP service centre and Macdonalds - 3:50pm 19 August 2020 Zarraffas Pimpama City - 06:30am 21 August 2020 Logan Motorway BP service centre and MacDonalds - 7:00am 21 August 2020 Coles Express Pimpama City Centre - 9:00pm 21 August 2020 Southern bay Cyclones Rugby Union (Cyclones vs Logan Saints), Redland Bay - 8:00pm-10:00pm 22 August 2020 United Service Station Pimpama - 4:00pm-4:20pm 22 August 2020 Pimpama McDonalds - 8:30am-9:30am 22 August 2020 Bunnings Oxenford - 12:00pm-12:05pm 22 August 2020 Coles Pimpama City - 1:00pm-2:00pm 22 August 2020 Graceville Netball Courts & Canteen, Faulkner Park - 1:00pm-3:00pm 22 August 2020 Kmart, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre - 3:15pm-4:45pm 23 August 2020 Coles Pimpama City - 4:10pm-4:20pm 23 August 2020 IGA Coomera - 2:10pm-2:20pm 23 August 2020 Coles Pimpama City - 4:05pm - 4:20pm 24 August 2020 Logan Motorway BP service centre and MacDonalds - 4:20pm-4:30pm 24 August 2020 Coomera Westfield - 5:30pm-6:00pm 25 August 2020 Logan Motorway BP service centre and MacDonalds - 6:40am-6:45am 25 August 2020 Logan Motorway BP service centre and MacDonalds - 4:20pm-4:30pm 26 August 2020 Coomera Westfield - 9:30am-10:25am 26 August 2020 Woolworths Pimpama Junction - 10:40am-10:50am 26 August 2020 Kmart Oxenford - 11:00am-11:10am 26 August 2020 Bunnings Oxenford - 11:20am-11:50am 26 August 2020 Woolworths Pimpama Junction - 12:00pm-12:15pm 26 August 2020 Zazars Kebabs Pimpama - 12:15pm-12:25pm 26 August 2020 Logan Motorway BP service centre and MacDonalds - 5:45pm-5:50pm 26 August 2020 Gold Coast University Hospital Fever clinic - 7:00pm-7:20pm 27 August 2020 Princess Alexandra Hospital Fever Clinic - 12:40pm -12:55pm 27 August 2020 Priceline Pharmacy Forest Lake - 9:00am-9:10am 27 August 2020 Coles Forest Lake Shopping Centre - 9:15am -9:30am The updated list is available at: https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing. To find your nearest fever clinic, visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing.

25.01.2022 We are looking for a volunteer who speaks Thai for our I Speak Your Language program! If you are friendly, reliable and available for a few hours per week to make social phone calls, wed love to have you on our team. Fill out an application here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B8C5RXD or email [email protected] for more information. To find out more about the program visit https://www.mccgc.com.au/mccgc-servi/i-speak-your-language/

24.01.2022 Please read and share an important COVID-19 update around restrictions for parts of South East Queensland.

23.01.2022 The annual Hungaro Festival is on tomorrow! Join this FREE event for delicious Hungarian food and sweets, and fun and games for the whole family including a playground for children. Broadbeach Senior Citizen Centre 10am - 5pm.

23.01.2022 #DOMORE #DoMore is a call to action for Australians wanting to be more informed, more educated, and more engaged in challenging racism. The #DoMore Project will use the stories of Australians of all backgrounds to challenge existing beliefs and raise awareness of the impact of racism. By understanding how we can all do more, well help create an equal future for all Australians. https://domoreproject.com.au/

23.01.2022 Queensland borders will close to parts of South Australia (specific hotspots below) from 11:59pm tonight (16/11) following the latest COVID-19 outbreak. ... People arriving in Queensland from a hotspot must complete 14 days of hotel quarantine at their own expense. We’re asking anyone in Queensland who’s been to any of the hotspots listed below in the past seven days to immediately get tested and self-quarantine, even if they don't have symptoms. South Australian hotspots: ADELAIDE CITY COUNCIL ADELAIDE HILLS COUNCIL CAMPBELLTOWN CITY COUNCIL CITY OF BURNSIDE CITY OF CHARLES STURT CITY OF HOLDFAST BAY CITY OF MARION CITY OF MITCHAM CITY OF ONKAPARINGA CITY OF PLAYFORD CITY OF PORT ADELAIDE ENFIELD CITY OF PROSPECT CITY OF SALISBURY CITY OF TEA TREE GULLY CITY OF UNLEY CITY OF WEST TORRENS THE CITY OF NORWOOD PAYNEHAM AND ST PETERS THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WALKERVILLE TOWN OF GAWLER UNINCORPORATED AREA TORRENS ISLAND For more information about COVID-19 hotspots, visit: https://www.qld.gov.au//c/current-status/hotspots-covid-19

22.01.2022 TASTE OF HARMONY - DAY 31 The Brick Cafe offers a diverse menu including breakfast, burgers, thai, noodle soups, curries and more! Owned by Louis, who learnt his skills from his father and aunties at the well-known Boonchu Thai restaurant, The Brick Cafe is a new business venture offering a fusion of Aussie and Thai Food. ... Call (07) 5597 2648 or visit https://thebrickcafe.com.au/. --------- Each day in August were sharing a different Gold Coast restaurant to promote local businesses, celebrate diversity and taste our way around the world! #multiculturalqueensland #tasteofharmony #goldcoast

21.01.2022 We are in urgent need of volunteers for our I Speak Your Language program who speak Thai, Greek, Polish and German. We have community members waiting to be matched with a friendly volunteer for a weekly phone call and would love to get them connected as soon as possible! If you speak one of these languages and are able to spend a few hours per week making phone calls, please submit a volunteer application form here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B8C5RXD or email [email protected] for more information. You can complete all training and volunteer work from the comfort of your own home and will truly make a difference for other mulitcultural community members. For more information about the program visit: https://www.mccgc.com.au/mccgc-servi/i-speak-your-language/.

21.01.2022 Attending the offical opening of the Gold Coast Careers Festival 2021. Open to everyone from today, Friday and Saturday. It’s not just for students but anyone looking at new career pathways. Expecting over 10,000 plus attendees with 50 plus stall holders. Come along. #CareersFest #StudyGoldCoast

20.01.2022 TASTE OF HARMONY - DAY 26 Today were dining with Palm Garden Chinese Restaurant, a family business based in Palm Beach for over 30 years. Experience tasty and affordable Chinese food including their signature dishes: Mongolian Lamb, Chicken & Cashews, Sweet & Sour Pork, Fillet Steak Chinese Style. ... Call (07) 5534 3222. Open 4:30pm - 9:00pm daily. --------- Each day in August were sharing a different Gold Coast restaurant to promote local businesses, celebrate diversity and taste our way around the world! #multiculturalqueensland #tasteofharmony #goldcoast

20.01.2022 Beautiful indigenous flag raising ceremony at Kalwun for NAIDOC Week 2020. Check out https://www.naidoc.org.au/ to learn more and find ways to celebrate! #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC

19.01.2022 Do you know any chefs looking for part time work in an amazing organisation? Were looking for a chef to run the kitchen in our CRA Wellness Centre!

18.01.2022 Statement from Queensland Health Following the announcement by Western Australia of a case of COVID-19 acquired by a person working in a quarantine hotel, Qu...eensland is declaring Perth and some surrounding areas a hotspot. Anyone who has been in Metropolitan Perth, Peel or the South West regions of WA who arrives in Queensland from 6pm tonight will be required to go into 14 days mandatory hotel quarantine. This timeframe may change as we receive more information about the WA outbreak. Anyone who is already in Queensland but has been in Perth or the Peel or South West regions since January 25 (updated from January 26) should come forward and get tested and isolate until get a negative result. You can check the Queensland Health website for more information but you may want to isolate in your accommodation and seek a test tomorrow morning. If you have been in any of those WA areas since January 25 (updated from January 26), please do not go out into the community except to get tested, and then isolate until you get a negative result. You can find a list of testing clinics here: https://www.qld.gov.au//stay-inf/testing-and-fever-clinics

18.01.2022 This week we acknowledge Womens Health Week - time to put yourself and your health first! Women from a multicultural background are less likely to attend a breast screen or return for regular screening on the Gold Coast and we want to improve on this, starting right now. We have been working on a campaign to increase awareness to encourage all women over the age of 40 to make your breast screening appointment today. It takes less than 5 minutes to register and book in a tim...e at a place convenient to you. We have put together a survey that leads you to Breast Screening Qld booking website. Please complete this short survey, make a booking and share with your friends. Early detection is pivotal and easy, so put yourself first and book in for a Breast screen! Tag your Qld friends. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8PD59BL. #WomensHealthWeek2020 #breastscreen #BreastScreenQLD #mccgc #CRA

18.01.2022 2020 Waves Forward video embracing three cultures & core values that we all share - Family, Connection, Identity, we all belong, we all are one. Thank you Vasa Performing Arts, Drums of the Pacific Australia, Kikaro Maori, Isabel Daley & Moon Valley Events/Visionaire, Jay Samson, Toni Huata, Good Vibrationz Tatatau, Nerang Neighbourhood Centre, Griffith Pacific Programs, Multicultural Affairs, Queensland Government Contact [email protected] for limited spaces "Working with Pasifika peoples" online course with MANA Pasifika. Check out https:/www.faavale.com/ GLOBAL PASIFIKA SUCCESS PODCAST and much more.

18.01.2022 It is Queenland Child Protection Week. Approximately 100 COVID safe Queensland Child Protection Week events will be taking place across our State throughout the week. Go to https://childprotectionweek.org.au/events/ to check out events near you. #qldchildprotectionweek #catchingup4qldkids

18.01.2022 Some restrictions in the Gold Coast have eased as of 8am this morning. Please read the update from QLD Health for more information.

17.01.2022 Looking for a new opportunity in a growing employment industry? Our fully funded Train 2 Care program will allow you to complete your Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care). Enrolment for the next session is now open! Its an amazing program that includes interactive training, one on one support and a 3-week work placement. To be eligible you must be 15 years or older and a QLD resident, on the pathway to residency or a NZ permanent resident. For more information, contact our program coordinator Sharyn Allen on 0428 870 648 or [email protected].

17.01.2022 New restrictions for the Gold Coast from 8am Saturday morning.

17.01.2022 Happy #AustralianCitizenshipDay and welcome to all the new Aussies from around the world!

17.01.2022 Translated information for the New Zealand border restrictions and NSW eased border restrictions have been published and are now available on the Queensland Government website. https://www.qld.gov.au//support-and-r/translated-resources

17.01.2022 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is facilitating a national Co-Design 'Rare Blood Types' study about donors from Pacific and Maori background. They need existing donors or ‘new donors’ to jump onboard and help out! Sign up to be part of a workshop by going here: https://redcrossblood.au1.qualtrics.com//SV_3EML2zlzU0QPbzD November 27 (Qld 12pm-2pm) virtual workshop December 9 (Qld 6pm-8pm) virtual workshop... Jan 13 (Qld 6-8pm) virtual workshop Australian Red Cross Lifeblood mobile donor unit is visiting the Helensvale Community Centre from Wednesday 9th December up to and including Saturday 12th December. If you want to make a real difference in someone’s life by giving blood https://don8blood.com/355SlX3 please click here. Why be a donor video https://redcrossblood.wistia.com/medias/z5j5q9wtv3 Find more information and advice at www.lifeblood.com.au or call 13 14 95

17.01.2022 Its Disability Action Week and this years theme Access-ability making things better for everyone focuses on ways improving access in key areas of everyday life releases an enormous source of untapped creativity and potential that benefits not only people with disability but the whole community. For more information visit: https://www.communities.qld.gov.au//all-abilities-queensla

16.01.2022 Gold Coast Christmas Event Guide 2020 Please spread the word so we can make sure everyone gets to enjoy a nice meal and some holiday cheer!

16.01.2022 #BREAKING: Queensland Health is asking anyone who has arrived in Queensland from New Zealand since 14 January 2021, including on green corridor flights, to get ...tested and quarantine until you receive a negative test result. MORE: http://ab.co/2Y9dq10 This comes after New Zealand recorded a confirmed positive COVID-19 case in a returned traveller who tested positive after completing 14 days of hotel quarantine. The woman has since visited a number of locations in New Zealand. The woman is confirmed to have the South African variant of COVID-19, which is more contagious than previous variants. We are urging anyone who has returned from New Zealand to get tested immediately, even if you do not have symptoms and to quarantine until you receive a negative result. Contact tracing is currently underway by New Zealand Health authorities. For anyone with concerns or is unsure if they need to get tested or isolate, please call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). To find your nearest testing clinic, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing. The list of contact tracing locations is available at https://www.qld.gov.au/health/covid-19/contact-tracing.

15.01.2022 Queensland Road Safety Week 24 - 28 August. Read on to learn how you can show your support this Queensland Road Safety Week, and help make our roads a safer place to be. Road safety is everyones responsibility. Coppas on the Couch Road Safety message ... Garys Story: https://youtu.be/O4oHKD-jIiw Melissas Story https://youtu.be/6efghcfAyKU Jordans Story https://youtu.be/E7px7Kaq70o Kirins Story https://youtu.be/eZ7J5amAR9o Learn and know the FATAL FIVE for road safety awareness: https://www.police.qld.gov.au//fatal-five-staying-safe-roa 1. Speeding Speeding is a major factor in serious and fatal traffic crashes. Speeds just 5km/h over the speed limit in urban areas are enough to double the risk of a casualty crash. 2. Drink driving Drink driving is the number one contributing factor in 30% of fatal crashes in Australia. More than 1 in 4 drivers and riders killed on Australian roads have a blood alcohol content exceeding the legal limit. Drug driving Drug driving is an increasing road safety problem. Drug use is associated with being involved in a crash, the risk is similar to driving with blood alcohol of 0.1 to 0.15%. Medication and driving Almost 1 in 4 Australian drivers ignore medication warning labels and continue to drive after taking prescription drugs. Health professionals agree that some medications can impair your ability to drive and impact on traffic safety. 3. Mobile phones and distraction Using a mobile phone while driving is highly distracting and increases your risk of a crash four-fold, even when using a hands-free kit. Despite the dangers and illegality, around 60% of drivers have admitted using their mobile phone to talk and text. 4. Seatbelts Failure to wear a seatbelt is one of the leading causes of road crash death. Unrestrained drivers and passengers are 8 times more likely to be killed in a road crash. 5. Driving and fatigue Fall-asleep crashes are usually severe, resulting in serious injury and death, as the driver makes no attempt to avoid the crash. A driver who has been awake for 17 hours has a driving ability similar to a driver with blood alcohol concentration of 0.05. So Sign up for Road Safety. https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/qrsw-2020 https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au//road-safety-w https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/

15.01.2022 TASTE OF HARMONY - DAY 24 Today were tasting traditional Vietnamese flavours from Can Tho Kitchen Bar in Runaway Bay. This family-owned Pho restaurant has been serving the Gold Coast for almsot 20 years with fresh food for families and friends. They love spending time in the kitchen and sharing a piece of their home with the community. ... Call (07) 5529 0098. Open Tuesday - Sunday 5:30pm-8:30pm at 5/465 Oxley Drive Runaway Bay. --------- Each day in August were sharing a different Gold Coast restaurant to promote local businesses, celebrate diversity and taste our way around the world! #multiculturalqueensland #tasteofharmony #goldcoast

15.01.2022 We have new roles with CRA in Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast! We are looking for NDIS Community Connectors to join our team. If youre passionate about making a difference in the lives of people living with diabilities, have experience working with multicultural communities and possess knowledge of the NDIS, you may be who were looking for! Apply for Gold Coast: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50426796... Apply for Sunshine Coast: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50426847

15.01.2022 Today is R U OK?Day - our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with lifes ups and downs. You dont need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life:... 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in The message for R U OK? Day 2020 is Theres more to say after r u ok? Watch the video and visit https://www.ruok.org.au/ for more information and resources.

14.01.2022 Queensland will reopen to New South Wales, including the Greater Sydney area, at 1am on Monday, February 1. These border restrictions were put in place to ...keep Queenslanders safe from the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for coming together, staying vigilant and keeping safe. To find your closest testing location, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing You can also visit our bot to find your closest testing location http://qld.health/TestLocator

13.01.2022 TASTE OF HARMONY - DAY 27 Want to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting local produce and sustainable farming? Black Sheep Bistro pays homage to the underdog bringing thoughtful dining to Oxenford. Join them for real food using sustainable ingredients. Chef Sian Bressolles pays tribute to her farming roots, bringing Nose-to-tail dining to Oxenford. A less wasteful philosophy of not wasting any part of the animal. In return, this approach to eating pays dividends for cus...tomers as the menu constantly evolves depending on what remains of the beast. Call (07) 5556 0909 for bookings or visit their website https://www.blacksheepbistro.co/. --------- Each day in August were sharing a different Gold Coast restaurant to promote local businesses, celebrate diversity and taste our way around the world! #multiculturalqueensland #tasteofharmony #goldcoast

13.01.2022 Check out our May Newsletter! https://bit.ly/3vXrwl0 Our feature members are from Samway Counselling Services who specialize in counselling for Immigrants. We also have some helpful information on: COVID19 Updates... Home Care Workers Needed Mahjong Monday's for Seniors June Meet Greet Eat - You Meet Us National Reconciliation Week 2021 MCCGC Waves Forward - Career & Mentors Expo Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month - with links to The Sara Program AND MORE ! See more

12.01.2022 If you see or experience racial discrimination, harassment or hatred, dont put up with it; speak up. In Australia it is against the law to do something in public based on the race, colour, national or ethnic origin of a person or group of people which is likely to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate. This type of behaviour is classified as racial hatred. If you are the victim of racist behaviour:... If you are assaulted or threatened with violence, contact the police. In an emergency or life threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000) and ask for police. If you need police assistance, but there is no immediate danger, call the Police Assistance Line (131 444). If there is no violence involved, and if its safe to do so, you may want to deal with the situation yourself by raising it directly with the person or people involved. If direct contact does not resolve the situation, or you do not feel comfortable doing this, you can make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). To lodge a complaint with the AHRC, visit www.humanrights.gov.au/complaints or call the AHRCs National Information Service on 1300 656 419 or 02 9284 9888. For more information visit https://www.australia.gov.au/helpstopracism

12.01.2022 NAIDOC Week 2020 starts today! NAIDOC Week celebrations are usually held around the country each July, however in 2020, due to COVID-19 disruptions and to help ...keep our communities safe, NAIDOC Week is Sunday 8 November to Sunday 15 November. The week is a great opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. How will you be celebrating in 2020? Check out https://www.naidoc.org.au/ to learn more and find ways to celebrate! #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC

11.01.2022 Domestic and family violence occurs in all cultures, and it is hurting our communities. Abuse isnt always physical it can be emotional, verbal, sexual, financial or involve other controlling behaviours or threats that cause the person being abused to live in fear. We can all play an important role in helping victims seek help and find safety from domestic and family violence. There are translated resources available in 29 languages including Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Punjabi, Korean, Samoan, Spanish, Vietnamese, Amharic, Burmese, Croatian, Dinka, Farsi, Filipino/Tagalog, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Malay, Oromo, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Somalian, Swahili, Tamil, Thai, and Turkish, and are available for download at www.qld.gov.au/dfvresources.

11.01.2022 Latest COVID-19 public health restrictions are now available in 16 languages: https://www.dlgrma.qld.gov.au//novel-coronavirus-covid-19. -19 (Arabic) https://www.qld.gov.au//302adc332df03fce82def4149b1b433e9d... COVID-19 Upozorenje Nova ogranienja (Bosnian) https://www.qld.gov.au//d88c17fbe0375cf2b5729fd0c0bd82270d COVID-19 (Chinese simplified) https://www.qld.gov.au//050bd6659a97baa85fe9ce3d10c9fced2a COVID-19 (Chinese traditional) https://www.qld.gov.au//a84c8cbc842454b1e0309509d4b684023e (Dari) https://www.qld.gov.au//0803cea35bd13fefc96e28333acbedbf5f Wl lk al l gl tuaany COVID-19 (Dinka) https://www.qld.gov.au//4256d8956996a9e9fbedd8332e52991eae COVID-19 Alert New Restrictions (English) https://www.qld.gov.au//English-COVID-19-Alert-New-Restric COVID-19 (Hindi) https://www.qld.gov.au//b0c7e92b3c57bbdd309e9363ebc0a447b1 Kubigendanye Nibibuzanyijwe Ku Bwa COVID (Kinyarwanda) https://www.qld.gov.au//a91089d6147dcb477a64bc464ad1db41e5 COVID-19 Menyesha Ibibujijwe bishasha (Kirundi) https://www.qld.gov.au//Kirundi-COVID-19-Menyesha-Ibibujij COVID-19 (Korean) https://www.qld.gov.au//e47978ed3305fbbfc75066617d86274c72 Faamalosiga o Aiaiga Fou o le faamai COVID-19 (Samoan) https://www.qld.gov.au//Samoan-Faamalosiga-o-Aiaiga-Fou-o- COVID-19 Digniinta Xanibaadda Cusub (Somali) https://www.qld.gov.au//Somali-COVID-19-Digniinta-Xanibaad Alerta COVID-19 Nuevas Restricciones (Spanish) https://www.qld.gov.au//Spanish-Alerta-COVID-19-Nuevas-Res Tahadhari ya vizuizi vipya vya corona (Swahili) https://www.qld.gov.au//Kiswahili-Tahadhari-ya-vizuizi-vip Ko e Fakatokanga Fakataputapu Foou Koviti -19 (Tongan) https://www.qld.gov.au//90b4d6eeb36b5d52261e1c29f78a0a62d8 COVID-19 Bo ng Gii hn Mi (Vietnamese) https://www.qld.gov.au//8462c61531cdc15b42b0ab6be33bb97734

11.01.2022 Thank you to the Gold Coast Titans for inviting us to their game versus the Broncos last Saturday! It was a monumental win for the Titans and we had so much fun celebrating with them #ThruNThru #WeAreTitansTogether & #NRLTitansBroncos

10.01.2022 TASTE OF HARMONY - DAY 25 Yumcha anyone? Easy House Vegetarian Restaurant brings you delicious vegetarian comfort food - dumplings, fried rice, noodles, stir fry and more! To dine in call (07) 5572 8808. Open 10am-3pm, 5pm-9pm. Also available for takeaway and delivery! ... --------- Each day in August were sharing a different Gold Coast restaurant to promote local businesses, celebrate diversity and taste our way around the world! #multiculturalqueensland #tasteofharmony #goldcoast

09.01.2022 Public Health Alert Queensland Health has expanded its list of venues where confirmed COVID-19 cases have visited. Anyone who has been to these locations at the times specified should monitor their health and if they develop any COVID-19 symptoms, even mild, get tested and isolate until they receive their test result.... New locations include: Springfield Central Orion Springfield Central shopping centre 2 September 2020 Between 12.25pm and 1.19pm Springfield Central Big W, Orion Springfield Central shopping centre 2 September 2020 Between 12.33pm and 12.42pm Springfield Central City Beach, Orion Springfield Central shopping centre 2 September 2020 Between 12.42pm and 12.59pm Springfield Central - Woolworths, Orion Springfield Central shopping centre 2 September 2020 Between 1.02pm and 1.13pm Springfield Central - Stacks Discount Variety, Orion Springfield Central shopping centre 2 September 2020 Between 1.14pm and 1.19pm Springfield Central - Peter McMahons Swim Factory, Orion Springfield Central shopping centre 2 September 2020 Between 4.00pm and 4.30pm Mount Gravatt Pandora, Westfield Garden City 4 September 2020 Between 11.20am and 11.31am Mount Gravatt Taylormade Memorabilia, Westfield Garden City 4 September 2020 Between 11.45am and 11.59am The updated list is available at: https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing To find your nearest fever clinic, visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing Symptoms Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are mild, must get tested. Symptoms include: Fever Cough Sore throat Shortness of breath Runny nose Fatigue Loss of smell and/or taste Other symptoms people may experience include muscle or joint pain, diarrhoea, nausea and/or vomiting and loss of appetite. To find your nearest testing clinic, please visit our website https://www.qld.gov.au//stay-inf/testing-and-fever-clinics

09.01.2022 TASTE OF HARMONY - DAY 23 Visit Meraki Whole Food Kitchen for good food and good company in a great environment! Enjoy Meraki breakfast favourites, smoothies and bowls, burgers, pizza, shakes and juices. ... Open 6am-3pm. Call them on (07) 5503 0340. --------- Each day in August were sharing a different Gold Coast restaurant to promote local businesses, celebrate diversity and taste our way around the world! #multiculturalqueensland #tasteofharmony #goldcoast

08.01.2022 As we acknowledge NAIDOC Week, we want to share last year's Boyer Lectures by Rachel Perkins, titled The End of Silence, which echo the Uluru Statement from the Heart's call for a First Nations Voice to parliament and a process of agreement-making and truth-telling between governments and Indigenous peoples, to enable a deeper understanding of this nation's shared past and a path towards reconciliation. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com//pod/boyer-lectures/id206589427

07.01.2022 Read our Setpember Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3lLD6eH Our featured member this month is Access Community Services Ltd and their recently launched Logan Kids Physical Activity Library: https://strongertogetherlogan.com/ki/a-library-of-activity/ We also cover:... 31 Local multicultural restaurants to try out Telephone support in over 40 languages Celebrating Pacific cultures on the Gold Coast Standing up to racism in our local schools COVID-19 resources in different languages The new headspace Upper Coomera office See more

07.01.2022 We want to wish all the Mothers in our community a very Happy Mother’s Day. We are thankful for all you do

06.01.2022 COVID-19 ALERT - PLEASE SHARE Please check here for the list of locations linked to the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre cases: https://bit.ly/32euPY1 The list w...ill be updated as more locations are identified. If you have been at any of these locations at the time specified, you should carefully monitor your health. If you have symptoms, stay home and arrange a test immediately. #covid19au

06.01.2022 HARMONY WEEK 2021 - March 15-21 "Everyone Belongs" You can register your event public or private to receive limited promotional items like stickers, balloons, wristbands on this link https://www.harmony.gov.au/events/register-your-event

05.01.2022 TASTE OF HARMONY - DAY 28 Lets taste some authentic Malaysian and Thai flavours at Ipoh Town Malaysian & Thai in Robina! Try their delicious menu including a range of soups, seafood, meat, rice and noodle dishes.... Open for dine in, takeaway and delivery! Call (07) 5593 3845 --------- Each day in August were sharing a different Gold Coast restaurant to promote local businesses, celebrate diversity and taste our way around the world! #multiculturalqueensland #tasteofharmony #goldcoast

04.01.2022 Today, tomorrow and every day, we must take action to #endgenderedviolence. 12:30pm today, join the Queensland Government’s 2020 White Ribbon Day Event and be a part of the journey to end domestic and family violence (DFV) in Queensland. Register here: https://www.qld.gov.au//events-awards-honours/events/2020- to learn more about how you can be a catalyst for change in your workplace, in your neighbourhood, and for your local clubs and community. We can all play a part in ending DFV.

04.01.2022 The Uluru Statement from the Heart has been translated into more than 60 languages to celebrate #NAIDOC Week, thanks to a partnership between SBS Australia and UNSW Indigenous Law Centre. You can now read or listen to the Uluru Statement from the Heart in your language: sbs.com.au/language/ulurustatement. The Uluru Statement provides a roadmap for recognising First Nations in Australia’s constitution, proposing structural reform on three fronts: Voice, Treaty and Truth.... #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #Reconciliation #UluruStatement

04.01.2022 TASTE OF HARMONY - DAY 30 Voted one of the best indian restaurants, Gills Indian Cuisine Upper Coomera offers a unique dining experience, serving innovative Indian cuisine in an elegant and stylish setting. Their menu reflects Indian regional cuisine in all its diversity and their kitchen utilises exotic Indian herbs and spices with freshest seafood, meat and vegetables. Call (07) 5635 3282 to make a reservation or order takeaway.... --------- Each day in August were sharing a different Gold Coast restaurant to promote local businesses, celebrate diversity and taste our way around the world! #multiculturalqueensland #tasteofharmony #goldcoast

03.01.2022 This Saturday! Diwali (Festival of Lights) event is on at Gold Coast Gurdwara, Sikh Temple & Community Education Centre including Sikh singing throughout the day, free sweet and food stalls , animal farm and balloon aritsts for kids , and fireworks shows at 6:30 & 9:30pm . This is a free event open for all to attend, though donations are appreciated to help support the Gold Coast Sikh Council, who have provided tremendous support to the community throughout the pandemic delivering over 7000 free meal packs to those in need since April 2020! Please join us in supporting them and celebrating this wonderful festival and their contributions to our community

02.01.2022 Happy World Kindness Day! World Kindness Day is all about acceptance, diversity and love it is a day for taking opportunities to perform acts of kindness towards others. Here are 7 ways to start making kindness the norm in your daily life:... 1) Send an uplifting text to a friend or family member. 2) Let that guy merge into traffic with a wave and a smile. 3) Include intentional moments of kindness, laughter and delight in your daily routine. 4) Go slightly outside of your comfort zone at least once a day to make someone smile. 5) Share a compliment with a co-worker or friend. 6) Reach out to a family member you haven't spoken to in a while. 7) Treat someone to a cup of coffee (a friend, stranger or even yourself). #WorldKindnessDay #MakeKindnessTheNorm

02.01.2022 TASTE OF HARMONY - DAY 29 Coolangattas best kept secret, Top Noodle, is a favourite for both locals and tourists with good reason. In an enviable position directly opposite the beach, Top Noodle is the go-to for affordable, authentic Japanese cuisine. With an extensive menu of over 90 mouth-watering options, theres something for everyone, whatever your tastes. The only problem with such a huge menu is deciding what to have! ... Call (07) 5536 2300. Open 11am-8:30pm daily. --------- Each day in August were sharing a different Gold Coast restaurant to promote local businesses, celebrate diversity and taste our way around the world! #multiculturalqueensland #tasteofharmony #goldcoast

02.01.2022 Thank you to all who attended MEET GREET EAT -Staying social from a distance last night. to our speakers: Covid-19 our community preparedness from GC Health Helen Cifford, Dr Andre Wattieux, Dr Vicki Slinko www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus https://www.health.gov.au/reso/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app National Coronavirus Helpline Ph: 1800 020 080 ... What is Advanced Care Planning from Kevin Heisner [email protected] headspace Upper Coomera Emily, Belinda, Steve https://headspace.org.au Road Safety week https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au Good news stories Viya from GC Baltic community connecting on Zoom account provided by CAMS program - MCCGC Theresa joined international students here on the GC talented artist Viviane from Brazil & musical talent Nina from Chile both from Browns English College on multicultural day and more student led initiatives coming soon Gold Coast Titans upcoming community multicultural function on Sept 12, thank you GC Titans for your continuing support with tickets for our communities and services.