MFO October 2021 Newsletter |
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A huge THANK YOU to all who sent messages, emails, phone calls to congratulate our Queen of Multiculturalism Cornelia Babbage, receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia by the Governor General at Government House for services to multicultural communities last month in Brisbane. She is a great example of resilience and compassion, who continues to support CALD communities not just on the beautiful Gold Coast but nation wide. A true Leader of Positive Change. "Thank you everyone, you all are part of this" Cornelia Babbage OAM, Director of MFO |
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Meet our MFO team: Profile #3 |
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Nearly 50 years of experience makes up the Settlement Engagement & Transition Support (SETS) team proudly supporting refugees and migrants on the Gold Coast at MFO. The team of five Ezzat, Savio, Renata, Mohamed and Faranak (not pictured) offer a wide range of assistance to clients in 8 languages in total. The SETS program is funded by the Department of Home Affairs to support migrants and refugees arriving to Australia for the first five years in the country. |
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The team takes great pride in what they do, filling out forms and helping with accommodation, citizenship workshops and advocacy with real estate, but in building a solid and long lasting partnership with communities. We educate, facilitate and learn simultaneously by sharing knowledge, respect each other’s culture and of course having fun. We are very proud of our team, as we not only support our clients but each other as well. |
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MFO met little Slater and his family last year when the team was out delivering presents for children during COVID. He made a huge impact on the lives of so many, brave young one fighting all the way against cancer. Come along celebrate his joy, legacy and community. |
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MFO is proud to collaborate with Being Reel Films and HOTA in the screening of "Scattered People" a compelling film of how music opens the heart, and has the power to heal and connect cultures. SAVE THE DATE Wed 27th October 6pm at HOTA, live music, Q & A and more. This is a fundraising event to assist vulnerable families experiencing domestic, family violence and COVID hardship. Bookings for tickets will be made available soon, check MFO social media or contact kevin@mfo.org.au for more info. | | |
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| | 2021 will mark Walk Together Gold Coast’s tenth year and will feature local communities and services celebrating of our shared humanity, regardless of our background, culture, or faith. Meet at 10am at the Broadwater Parklands Great Lawn. Stay tuned for more details regarding the day’s entertainment and inclusions. Walk Together Gold Coast is organised and supported by the Gold Coast Multicultural Network. Thank you to Queensland Government for their funding towards this event. #WALKTOGETHERGC #PLAYTOGETHERGC #EATTOGETHERGC #LEARNTOGETHERGC | | |
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| | Leaders of Positive Change community movement is initiated and motivated by MFO, with the aim to reduce all kinds of violence and bring about greater appreciation of persons, we may perceive as being different to us. MFO takes a strong stand against all kinds of violence and abuse, and as this is a major commitment for us, it guides and influences all our work. We look forward to hosting, entertaining and sharing with you on this special night of recognition and gratitude at the next LOPC Dinner Nov 3rd at Southport Sharks. Theme: Change starts with me. | | |
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| | For the second year in a row, multicultural community ambassadors from all over the Gold Coast were invited to celebrate the 2021 season at Titans vs Warriors game. MFO thanks Gold Coast Titans for their support, look forward to season 2022 | | |
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| | MFO hosted a diverse group of change makers at the Cross-Cultural Awareness Training recently. We spoke about culture, discussed how we all wear our cultural lenses, learned about unconscious bias and stereotypes and how change starts with each and every one of us.
Please contact rana@mfo.org.au if you are interested in any of our future trainings.
#diversity #culturalawareness #training #goldcoast | | |
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| | Looking forward to seeing all the great pics from School holidays with MFO team and youth that went to PCYC Bornhoffen Youth Leadership Camp for some school holiday fun and adventure at Springbrook. Younger students had a great day out with Gold Coast Touch Football at Owen Park and Frisbee at Broadwater, lots of talent on show. If you would like to register your children for our Youth Development Programs please pop into our office and speak to our friendly youth team. | | |
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| | MFO hosted the first “SONSHINE” Multicultural Men’s social group, ages 18 and over, talking about Covid experiences, sharing ideas, networking and connecting in a positive way. Held on last Thursday of each month at MFO office in Southport 5:30 - 7:30pm, parking on site. Next session is Oct 28th guest speaker from Jack Beasley Foundation on knife violence. Please RSVP kevin@mfo.org.au Many thanks to Marcus Mission | | |
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| | MFO staff members Karrie, Kevin M, Rick, Kevin D joined facilitator Kate with participants from educational, volunteering and community backgrounds for LOVE BITES Healthy Relationships 2 day training to deliver in schools. Thanks to NAPCAN, QPS, GC Reference group for this important initiative. | | |
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| | Thank you to Gold Coast Youth Service for the tour of the Miami based hub supporting and empowering our vulnerable young people. #gcys #youthwork #youthsupport #sidebyside #goldcoast #food #miami #wearegoldcoast #wearecommunity #youth #connection | | |
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Check out the City of Gold Coast website. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter on what's happening on the GC. | | |
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Upcoming MFO Events 3rd November Leaders of Positive Change dinner Southport Sharks 4th December MFO GLOBAL VILLAGE FIESTA Broadwater Parklands More info to come |
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We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Kombumerri People of the Yugambeh Language Region, and pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging on this land we work and provide services. We extend respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture, community and country. | | |
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