Queensland Migrant WorkWise

16/06/2026

It was a busy weekend for the Queensland Migrant WorkWise team! Our outreach officers attended four events from the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast over the weekend.

Thank you to the organisers of the Bayanihan Festival at Kingston Butter Factory, Fiesta ng Kalayaan on the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast Philippine Festival, and Festa Junina on the Gold Coast for having us!

12/06/2026

The Queensland Migrant WorkWise team are going to be hosting a stall at this event tomorrow in Logan! Come along and have a chat if you have any questions or want to find out more about what we do and how we can help you.

Celebrate Filipino culture, music, food and community spirit at Bayanihan Festival 2026 in Brisbane this Saturday! 🇵🇭🇦🇺🎉

The community will come together for Queensland’s biggest Filipino festival, hosted by FABS Filipino Australian Brisbane Society Inc. in celebration of 128 years of Philippine Independence Day with cultural performances, delicious Filipino food, community showcases and live entertainment featuring Philippines’ Prince of RnB, JayR.

📍 Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
🗓 Saturday, 13 June 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
🎟 FREE EVENT (parking fees may apply)

Bring your family and friends for a vibrant day celebrating Filipino heritage and bayanihan spirit in Queensland.

The Philippine Times (Australia) is a media partner.

11/06/2026

Outreach Officer, Jagath Bandara, held an online educational session for new arrivals to Cairns! Thank you to Kumi and the Centacare FNQ team for helping us organise the event.

09/06/2026

Outreach officers Joyce and Lucia held a stall at the Multicultural Festival hosted by the Australian National Chinese Women's Federation last weekend! Do you know about an event coming up or want us to run a session near you? Send us a message.

08/06/2026

Knowing about your general work rights in Australia means you can identify when something is wrong in the workplace!

If you are a migrant worker on a temporary visa and you have any questions about the minimum wage, superannuation, penalty rates or more, reach out.

06/06/2026

Here's to the working Queenslanders that make our state great.
Happy Queensland Day.

05/06/2026

We are so excited to celebrate Queensland Migrant WorkWise’s Bundaberg Outreach Officer, Jagath Bandara, who has been recognised at the Queensland Day Awards in Bundaberg! 🥳

This well-deserved recognition reflects Jagath’s dedication to supporting migrant communities across the region.

Through his tireless work, he has helped connect people with services, information, and opportunities, making a meaningful difference in their settlement in Australia. Congratulations, Jagath, on this achievement!

01/06/2026

If you are part of an English school, university or TAFE that has international students, email us for more information about how we can run a free and confidential education session for them!

Outreach Officer, Jules, held an education session for international students at the English School College of Cairns.

30/05/2026

Outreach Officers, Joyce and Lucia, are at the Multicultural Festival at Broadwater Parklands in the Gold Coast! Come and say hi if you’re around the area today 🎉

29/05/2026

Migrant workers are a vital part of Queensland’s workforce. Yet too often, their experiences at work are overlooked or misunderstood by the wider community, government and decision-makers. The Queensland Migrant WorkWise Survey is an opportunity to change that.

Have you worked in Queensland on a temporary visa in the last 5 years? Fill out our survey: https://qcu.link/qmww-share-your-story-social