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25.01.2022 Today Multicultural Australia was very grateful to receive a donation of 5 boxes of brand new clothing from Pastor Lance Warcon on behalf of 360 Church. This clothing will be distributed to clients in need across our programs. 360 Church

25.01.2022 Good Morning everyone, hope you are staying warm wherever you may be! Please allow us to re-introduce one of our amazing ParentsNext Consultants who is always going above and beyond to assist, Memory's staff profile is below: My name is Mem I have been working for Multicultural Australia for 4 years now, the name says it all, an inclusive workplace. I am very passionate about helping people, For me its not just a job but a calling. I am passionate about making individuals recognize their potential and bringing their dreams to fruition. I enjoy Nature walks which displays the majesty of creation, fishing and trying different cuisines. I have a phobia of anything lizard including images.

24.01.2022 Free training and support to transition to work? Call us today to see if you are eligible for our Rockhampton based Retail course 4921 2222.

24.01.2022 Only a few more days until the Queensland Training Awards Regional Finals. Join Multicultural Australia as we cross our fingers and toes during the online event to see if we win the category of Community Training Initiative of the year! #QTA2020

23.01.2022 Schedule for Rockhampton: Thursday 6th August 9 am - Triple M Central Coast 110 Victoria Parade. (Flyby) 10 am Blue Care 45 conaghan street gracemere (flyby)... 10.30 - Port Curtis Road State School 11.00 am - headspace Rockhampton 155 Alma St 12.00 pm - Multicultural Australia Regional Queensland 108 Alexandra Street, Kawana QLD 4701 Rockhampton 1.00 pm - CQ University 114-190 Canning Street, The Range 2:30 pm - Endeavour Foundation Learning and Lifestyle centre. 552 Yaamba Rd 3.30 pm - CQ University 554-700 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens

23.01.2022 Our absolutely amazing ParentsNext participant Sinitta aced her driving test on Thursday, with support from ParentsNext, CONGRATULATIONS Sinitta!!!! Contact our team and find out how we could assist you realize your goals.

21.01.2022 Staff Profile My name is Jill Armstrong and I am the Regional Manager for Multicultural Australia, I have been with the organisation for 5 years. I work in our Rockhampton office and I manage our ParentsNext program across Queensland and Skilling Queenslanders for Work and SETS in Rockhampton.

21.01.2022 Our Tucker Time Program trainees have helped the Food Relief Capricorn Coast to provide 60 meals and 40 cakes for emergency services staff and families affected by the fire in Yeppoon. Food Relief Capricorn Coast Inc. is doing some amazing work to help those affected by the fires and they are still hoping to get more clothing and toiletries to help those in need. Find out how you can get involved or receive assistance on https://www.facebook.com//Food-Relief-Capricorn-Coast-Inc/

20.01.2022 The regional Cultural Diversity Alliance meetings in Rockhampton are currently being held by Zoom. Our next meeting will be held at 3pm on Wednesday 17th June. If you are interested in promoting cultural diversity in our community and would like an invite to this monthly meeting email me on [email protected]

20.01.2022 Staff profile Hi everyone! My name is Tanya and I work in the Darling Downs region, as a Team Leader for ParentsNext contract. The land on which I work and live is the land of Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair people, and recognise that this land has always been under their custodianship. I am proud of the work we do for our community and excited to support our clients on their journey towards achieving their goals. My approach is very simple: active listening, asking questions, planning, connecting and following up. I want everyone to feel welcomed, respected and supported in our space. Visit us at 15 Snell St, Toowoomba to see if you would be eligible to sign up for ParentsNext program, or stop by to say hi. Hope to catch up with you soon!

19.01.2022 https://youtu.be/HiLTg2tMxUM Multicultural Australia Rockhampton celebrated the success of their Tucker Time program on Friday as they won the Regional Finals in the Queensland Training Awards for Community Training Initiative of the Year. We are excitedly awaiting the results of the State finals this Friday! #QTA2020

17.01.2022 We're so grateful to be a part of this community with you. Multicultural Australias offices will close from 12pm Tuesday 24 December 2019 and reopen Thursday 2 January 2020. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

16.01.2022 Multicultural Australia has partnered with Hutton & Hutton - Inner East to deliver real estate differently and provide financial returns for community benefit. 20% of the gross commission from selling your property through Hutton & Hutton Inner East will be donated to Multicultural Australia, directly supporting community initiatives that welcome new Queenslanders and promote diversity and inclusion through community sports and events If you are interested in selling your property or if you would like your property management to be supporting our Queensland community, head on over to our website https://www.multiculturalaustralia.org.au/hutton_and_hutton and send an enquiry through the form!

15.01.2022 Cecelia has a passion for helping people and has spent the past 10 years as primary carer for her son who has been diagnosed as being on the Autism spectrum. She has also helped care for her nephews that have very challenging behaviours and her mother who has been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. After recently completing her Certificate III in Individual support with Multicultural Australia Rockhamptons Dual Pathways program, Cecelia has found employmen...t in the Aged Care Industry. This Skilling Queenslanders for Work program is proudly sponsored by the Queensland Government. Being given this opportunity has enabled me to not just gain employment within a progressive organisation but to regain my confidence Never would have believed Id be back in the work force in a role that is so rewarding. I cant state enough how honoured I am to be given this opportunity and feel without it, I wouldnt be where I am today. See more

13.01.2022 Join us for a free online concert to celebrate Refugee Week, streaming live on our Facebook page! Our Story celebrates the stories, resilience and strength of refugees and asylum seekers and the contribution they make to Queensland. Find out more in the events page

13.01.2022 School Transport Assistance Scheme The Department of Transport and Main Roads provides assistance under the School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS) in situations where access to education is impeded by distance, income or isolation. The distance for eligibility is a low at 3kms!... Link below for QLD. https://www.qld.gov.au//apply-for-school-transport-assista

12.01.2022 If you live in the Toowoomba area, our friends from TIMS and Cedar Centre are running one of their regular Job Assist events. It's a good opportunity to get more information about Retail and Hospitality industries as well as Trades and Apprenticeships. Seats are limited, due to social distancing. Cedar Centre Toowoomba RTO 5987

12.01.2022 Our friends at Cedar Centre Toowoomba RTO 5987 have another Job Assist Employment Information event. This one is focused on Skills Recognition. So if you live in Toowoomba area, call them to register for the event and say hi to our friendly ParentsNext staff on the day too :)

12.01.2022 Staff Profile. My name is Justina O'Connor. I am a Skilling Queenslanders for Work Coordinator with Multicultural Australia in our Rockhampton office. Multicultural Australia Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) Coordinators are responsible for the delivery of SQW training projects. If you are interested in finding out more about our Skilling Queenslanders for Work projects in Rockhampton you can call our office on 07 49212222.

11.01.2022 Multicultural Australia is proud to announce becoming a Regional Finalist of the Central Queensland Training Awards! To find out more about training opportunities with Multicultural Australia call 4921 2222 #QTA2020

10.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS! The Giant Kookaburra is coming to Multicultural Australia's Rockhampton office next Thursday the 6th August at 12:00pm! We will be hosting a free BBQ so come along and bring the kids!!! What is the Giant Kookaburra & where is it going? See you Thursday to find out!!!!

10.01.2022 This Wear it Purple Day, we're proud to introduce the Multicultural Australia LGBTIQ+ Working Group. This powerful video shares the moving and inspiring stories from our staff who have created our LGBTIQ+ Working Group to support clients, communities and colleagues on issues affecting people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and for people who are deeply allied to equality, justice and celebrating our diversity. Wear It Purple Day was established a decade ago after several rainbow youn...g people took their own lives following bullying and harassment resulting from the lack of acceptance of their sexuality or gender identity. Wear It Purple Day is celebrated every year on August 28th, 2020 to raise awareness and build a movement of inclusion. #WeAreTheChange #WearItPurple

09.01.2022 Multicultural Australia has joined the Regional Activators Alliance - a new body launched today to drive a national awareness campaign for regional Australia. ... "As a member of the RAA, we bring valuable experience and knowledge to promote the benefits of living and working in regional Australia," says Christine Castley, CEO of Multicultural Australia. "Queensland is home to many vibrant regional communities, and the benefits of living in these communities are mutually shared by our refugee and migrant clients and the regional communities themselves." Read the full media release at https://bit.ly/35Gqiz3

09.01.2022 If you are in Toowoomba area, make sure you check out our friends at DGT Employment & Training. They have free courses for locals: RIIWHS202D Enter and Work in Confined Spaces... RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights HLTAID003 Provide First Aid (HLTAID001 CPR included) CPCWHS1001 Work Safely in the Construction Industry Shift materials safely using manual handling non-accredited Microsoft Word Basic Microsoft Excel Basic More info can be found on: https://www.dgt.org.au/zero-cost-training

07.01.2022 Today we had some important visitors at the Armstrong Community Garden.Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development Shannon Fentiman, Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher and Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga came to see our Conservation Trainees as they worked. This project is proudly funded by Skilling Queenslanders for Work providing employment for 26 jobseekers. The trainees develop land management and job seeking skills and will be assisted to find a job at the end of the project.

07.01.2022 Under the Australian Governments $585 million Skills Package, Delivering Skills for Today and Tomorrow, around 400 young Australians will be supported to participate in vocational education and training (VET) programs through the Commonwealth Scholarships Program for Young Australians (the Program). ParentsNext participants may be eligible to apply. The department contracted the BUSY Group to manage the program, with the program being delivered in 10 regional areas: ...New South Wales: Grafton and Gosford Northern Territory: Alice Springs Queensland: Maryborough and Townsville South Australia: Port Pirie Tasmania: Burnie Victoria: Shepparton, and Western Australia: Wanneroo and Armadale Round 2 applications for the Program are now open, closing 24 July 2020. For more information about the Program, including information for participants on eligibility and how to apply for a scholarship, on The BUSY Group website. https://www.employment.gov.au/commonwealth-scholarships-pro https://www.busyatwork.com.au/scholarship-program-for-youn/

07.01.2022 Multicultural Australia Rockhampton is currently accepting applications for SIR20216 Certificate II in Retail Services. For more information contact Jennifer Ritchie on [email protected] or 4921 2222

05.01.2022 As Farvardin Daliri and the Giant Kookaburra continue their epic journey up through Queensland to the Townsville Cultural Fest, here's a snapshot of the launch in Brisbane. You can get the Giant Kookaburra to your community by joining the crowdfund at https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-giant-kookaburra

05.01.2022 Hi everyone, here is a profile of one of our ParentsNext team: My name is Wayne and I have been with Multicultural Australia ParentsNext Rockhampton for nearly 18 months. I have an employment services background and am passionate about helping my clients achieve their best by offering support and encouragement and empowering them on their own individual journey. I am currently studying my Diploma of Community Services, have a 16 year old mini fox terrier named Ruby and love fishing and random road trips.

04.01.2022 Lal Nun Tluang is a member of Brisbane's Chin community. Here she shares how Coronavirus has impacted her, particularly her study and her ability to hang out with friends! #cultureofconnection We want to share how Coronavirus has impacted you.... Find out how at www.multiculturalaustralia.org.au/coronavirus Culture of Connection invites communities and organisations across Australia to record and share with us your unique experiences, your stories, your creativity and your messages of hope and resilience through these extraordinary circumstances. In turn, we'll share them with our community of 40,000 people across social media and e-news. Your story might just be the one that gets someone else through this time. Read our guide at www.multiculturalaustralia.org.au/coronavirus for ideas to share and how to submit your story.

03.01.2022 Rockhampton Regional Council Libraries have just announced their annual "Picture Book Competition". Find out more at www.rrc.qld.gov.au/PictureBookComp

02.01.2022 Were here to help you through these challenging times! Multicultural Australia has proudly partnered with Kyabra Community Association Inc. to deliver the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) program to those who need it the most. If you need an essential item or service thats not available through emergency relief, ask us about our No Interest Loans (NILS) program.... NILS is a community-based initiative that helps people on low incomes (including Centrelink) to buy household items like fridges, laptops, TVs, mattresses and furniture. Loans are available up to $1,500 with NO interest, NO fees and NO charges ever so you pay back exactly what you borrow. To find out more or to apply, register for the next NILS Information Clinic by email to [email protected] or call us on 07 3337 5400.

02.01.2022 Right now, QFES is responding to more than 50 fires across the state. Theres around 170 crews on the ground, working to keep Queenslanders safe. Community support goes a long way to help our firefighters, who have been doing a fantastic job under trying conditions. We are hoping everyone stays safe and we encourage everyone to keep up to date by:... Following Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES on Facebook Staying tuned to your local radio station ABC Local Radio and your local commercial radio station Visiting Rural Fire Service (RFS) website Checking Queensland Health Facebook page for health advice For bushfire preparation tips, visit the RFS website: www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_Safety For information about road closures, call 13 19 40 or visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au We also encourage you to follow this health advice: Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure. If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by. Drive with caution in low visibility conditions. Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire. Consider finding your essential items (e.g., identification documents, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing such as a long-sleeved cotton shirt and trousers, and boots) in case you need to leave. Consider what you will do to protect your pets and livestock. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Advise family and friends of your intended actions if the situation changes. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you or your property is under threat and if you see any sign of fire. A State of Fire Emergency has been declared for 42 Local Government Areas across Queensland including Brisbane, Rockhampton, Gold Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Toowoomba and Southern and Western Downs, overriding all existing permits to light fire and prohibiting the lighting of all types of fires outdoors and certain activities that can cause fires to ignite, including: fireworks outdoor cooking fires welding, grinding and use of oxy acetylene cutting or heating outdoors. The declaration is now in effect until revoked. More detail about the declaration is available here: bit.ly/2pXs4Ln

02.01.2022 Our Rockhampton office is currently recruiting for our Dual Pathways program Intake 2. If you or someone you know is interested please email [email protected]

01.01.2022 Rockhampton Regional Libraries have just announced details of their annual Picturebook Competition!! For more info please follow the link or contact your ParentsNext consultant on 07 4921 2222 https://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au//Childrens-Pictur