The theme for the week is Count Her In. Economic empowerment is central to us achieving gender equality. When women have equal opportunities to earn, learn and lead, our communities thrive. |
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#InspireInclusion through action in areas such as: forging women's economic empowerment recruiting, retaining and developing female talent supporting women and girls into leadership, decision-making, business and STEM designing and building infrastructure meeting the needs of women and girls helping women and girls make informed decisions about their health involving women and girls in sustainable agriculture and food security providing women and girls with access to quality education and training elevating women and girl's participation and achievement in sport promoting creative and artistic talent of women and girls addressing further areas supporting the advancement of women and girls
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16 March 2024 Elections – Queenslanders, have your say about the things that matter in our local communities.
Around 3.7 million Queenslanders will be eligible to vote in the elections and will choose the mayor and councillors who will represent them for the next four years. Voting is compulsory, it’s also a right and responsibility in our democratic society. Scan QR code for info sheets on how your vote in Queensland makes a difference, Levels of government and the role of your vote.
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MFO is collaborating with Gold Coast Cross Cultural Liaison Unit, Queensland Police service, Engagement and Diversion team, Australian Federal Police and Department of Home Affairs in regards to delivering awareness about support available for communities through the Safe and Together Community Grants Program. MFO has begun to facilitate information sessions in 2024. For more info: – www.livingsafetogether.gov.au – National Security Hotline – 1800 1234 00 – hotline@nationalsecurity.gov.au – If you need an interpreter, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask them to call your selected service |
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MFO appreciates the continued collaborative support over the years and recognise their amazing efforts everyday in keeping our communities informed on safety and prevention in 2024. We all play an important role in keeping Australia safe. |
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2024 MFO Leaders of Positive Change Dinner April 11th Southport Sharks at 6pm For more details contact Cornelia Babbage director@mfo.org.au Lillan Nielson lillan@mfo.org.au |
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MFO was honoured to attend the official opening of the Worongary Mosque amongst many other community members. Invited guests included representatives from local, state and federal government, community services and organisations, faith based groups and interstate friends. Thanks Ree our MC for invite who has also been integral along with many present who have worked tirelessly over the past twelve years to see this vision become reality. |
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MINISTER VISITS MFO’S NEW GROUND FLOOR OFFICE MFO has a new office on the ground floor in our current building in Scarborough St, Southport. The new office will house the NDIS team and has direct ground floor access for all clients. We are very excited about the space and are grateful State Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Multicultural Affairs the Honourable Charis Mullen was able to visit and inspect our new NDIS space. She visited Southern Gold Coast 60 & Better Program Inc, Multicultural Families Organisation Inc. and Kalwun Development Corporation Ltd. If you or anyone you know has any NDIS enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us or drop in to our new ground floor office and we will do our best to assist with all NDIS enquiries. |
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MFO Team Stands Strong with Disaster Relief Australia Our hearts are with those affected by the Christmas storms. Honoured to have joined hands with Disaster Relief Australia's incredible volunteers. Together, we're a force of hope, uniting military veterans, emergency responders, and passionate civilians to aid communities in need. It's more than just assistance; it's about lending a hand during their darkest days. |
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Our MFO staff not only served from our desks but also in the field, making a tangible difference. Proud to put our sweat and dedication into rebuilding lives. Together, we're stronger #CommunityStrong #DisasterReliefAustralia |
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Congratulations to Ali who passed his Driver's License test after a number of attempts. A huge thank you to Lew, our amazing volunteer driving instructor who spent many hours supporting Ali to progress in his driving and well-done Ali for persevering, we are all very proud! |
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Thank you Australian National Chinese Women's Federation organisers for the invite to MFO in joining 2024 Chinese New Year Celebrations Saturday 24th February "Year of the Dragon" at T.E. Peters Seniors Centre, Broadbeach. MFO was represented by Sandy, Ash and Mirvat with information about the SARA program and MFO in general. |
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Thank you to our amazing volunteers who contribute their time and passion to all the students involved with MFO Homework Club. homework@mfo.org.au |
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Nicole from MFO discussed SQW courses with the Social English Conversation Parents Hub. They enjoyed the yummy baking provided by one of the parents on the day. |
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Thank you to our wonderfully talented volunteer Camila who came to share salsa dancing and meditation session. |
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Always great to catch up at the Gold Coast Youth Network monthly meeting, this time at Pimpama community space. |
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MFO would like to send out a huge congrats to all involved with the art mural at Westfield Coomera outdoor basketball court. Photos provided by Gold Coast Youth Service. |
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Thank you City of Gold Coast and partners for 2024 bi-annual Volunteering Collective forum at Robina for local community groups and organisations involving volunteers. Theme was "DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION" great opportunity to network with fellow Change Makers, how to attract and retain new volunteers by unlocking the power of diversity, inspiring stories from individuals with lived experience. Next forum October 4. https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Things-to-do/Get-involved WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS AUSTRALIA..... STRUGGLES STOPS IS LESS AWESOME HAS LESS COLOUR |
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Congrats Roselle for the amazing Art+Potluck exhibition at Robina. |
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Some of the MFO team attended First Aid and CPR Training and learnt vital skills to keep our community safe! With these skills, our team is ready to make a difference and provide assistance when it's needed most. |
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More Fantastic Opportunities |
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Welcome to the Multicultural Families Organisation SQW Employment & Training Facebook Group. We are excited to help you unlock new opportunities and enhance your skills. Our Employment and Training Programs are specifically designed to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds. The best part is that MFO offers a range of FREE training courses. |
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MFO’s Women’s Programs The Multicultural Women’s Office is back in full swing with our weekly program full of fun and friendship including the sewing group and women’s group. We were very grateful to Millie Magada – Multicultural Mental Health Coordinator at QLD Health for her informative presentation and conversations with our women. We have also commenced our Women’s Empowerment And Resilience Network (WE EARN) program supporting culturally and linguistically diverse women to prepare for the Australian workplace and build their confidence and skills to secure a job. We still have spaces for our upcoming workshops so if you are interested please contact rana@mfo.org.au. MFO would like to thank the Scanlon Foundation for funding the continuation of WE EARN this year. |
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Women’s Arts Project with Big City Lights We are very excited to announce that this year MFO is collaborating with award winning documentary film maker Jude Kalman on a screen-based work that will be featured as a part of the Gold Coast’s Big City Lights Festival this year. Watch this space for more information. MFO would like to thank the Queensland Government for supporting this project through the Investing in Queensland Women's Fund. |
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MFO is looking forward to hosting 2024 Gold Coast Multicultural Festival in September with amazing local community performers like the amazing Kizuna Taiko Drumming team, alongside our local community services and organisations. Thanks to Queensland Government for continued support. Watch this space! |
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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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