MFO Newsletter May 2024 Each May, Qld marks Domestic & Family Violence Prevention month Any behaviour that is violent, threatening, controlling, or intended to make you or your family feel scared and unsafe is not acceptable. Besides physical abuse and sexual abuse, financial abuse, emotional abuse, social abuse, verbal abuse, spiritual abuse and technological abuse are often seen in domestic violence. If you are in immediate danger call Police on 000 If you or someone you know requires support, help is available www.mfo.org.au/domestic-violence DVConnect on 1800 811 811 or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 #enddomesticviolence #domesticviolence #Saraprogram #EndDV #domesticviolencepreventionmonth #DFVPM2024 #AdvocateForChange |
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Domestic and Family Violence affects EVERYONE and it's up to all of us to address it collectively |
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Annual MFO “Leaders of Positive Change” Dinner April 11, 2024 “An evening that focuses on some of the wrap around services and collaborations that lead to positive change in our community and the role of our young people as leaders” |
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Thank you Lann Levinge and Glenn Barry for such a warm and inclusive Welcome to Country, opening the evening at Southport Sharks with over 400+ attending. MFO was privileged to have Hon Meaghan Scanlon MP, Acting Assistant Commissioner Melissa Adams QPS, Sam O’Connor MP and CEO for MFO Cornelia Babbage OAM address everyone before our keynote speakers took the stage. Thanks to Renata for visuals and photo compilation, Sohail for the fun SONSHINE Multicultural Men's group video and promo video about MFO by Renata. |
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As the gathering was held during Qld Youth Week, MFO focused upon the relationships we have built with young people through our various programs and working alongside like minded organisations. Our three keynote speakers spoke on gaps they have identified on the Gold Coast and how they addressed them in their own way, sharing good news stories and the importance of collaboration. MFO thanks to them for their passionate and inspiring contributions. |
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Khensa Kerar - former client MFO, youth advocate, registered nurse |
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Cornelia Babbage OAM presented special recognition awards to MFO volunteers Mary-Ellen Chee (Women's sewing group), Lew Johnson (Driving instructor), Nicholas Fry (English language tutor) |
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More Fantastic Opportunities |
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April was full of student celebrations, team building and new recruits. We are so proud of everything our students have achieved and the dedication they continue to show. |
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We are excited to see what the future holds for them |
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The Gold Coast Careers Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in Queensland, drawing thousands of visitors each year. The event is free to enter. THURSDAY 2 MAY | 9am to 7pm FRIDAY 3 MAY | 9am to 3pm
Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre
296 Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara
Free parking is available at the venue Read more here: www.studygoldcoast.org.au/work/careers-festival/ |
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Amnesty International hosted at MFO in Southport a short film presentation with guest speaker Sanam Ahmadzada followed by Q & A. The film explored the reality of refugees in Afghanistan. |
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MFO joined the festivities at the 2024 Gold Coast Harmony Festival hosted by Kusuma Indonesia on the Great Lawn at Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast. The weather held out for a colourful and joyful celebration of culture and food, looking forward to 2025! |
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Thank you Keebra Park State High School teachers and Year 10, 11, 12 students & Ms Mali for hosting another MFO WAVES FORWARD Careers and Mentors Cultural Expo along with our volunteers always supporting! |
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No soccer session on Monday May 6 Labour Day due to public holiday. Enjoy your long weekend. |
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Multicultural Women’s Programs During the past month MFO was delighted to host some great guest speakers who provided fascinating information to our women’s group. We would like to thank Ivana Strbac Alfonso for her inspiration talk about the power of our stories to heal and support us and Dan Bastic from QSTARS discussing tenancy rights. |
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We have also created some lovely artworks and shared a beautiful South African dish at the Women’s Space. Our sewing group is creating some lovely items that will be on sale at our Multicultural Festival in September. Our WE EARN program has been supporting women to prepare for and apply for work and we are busily preparing for Big City Lights Festival in June that will feature a beautiful film about migrant women by the amazing Jude Kalman. To join our programs please contact rana@mfo.org.au. |
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“Sometimes it’s not enough to know what things mean, sometimes you have to know what things don’t mean.” ― Bob Dylan |
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MFO 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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Crisis support In case of an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) for Police, Fire or Ambulance. |
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