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Leader in strengthening multicultural communities, culturally responsive health education & aged care

05/11/2026

Diversicare participants, families and carers: we want to hear from you!

Diversicare, ECCQ's in-home aged care service, is inviting current Support at Home participants, and the family members, carers and representatives who support them, to join our Consumer Advisory Body.

It's an opportunity to share your experiences and help shape how our services are planned, delivered and improved. Feedback from the group is reported directly to our Board.

Taking part is voluntary, and interpreting and language support can be arranged. 💙

📧 To express your interest or learn more, email [email protected] or speak with your Care Partner before 30 November 2026.

04/11/2026

Everyone deserves to understand, access and exercise their rights.

Through consultations with migrants, refugees, community leaders, settlement workers, service providers, and many more voices, ECCQ heard a consistent message: too many people face barriers when seeking help for discrimination, racism or human rights concerns.

Our submission to the Queensland Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Review calls for a more accessible, culturally responsive and community-informed system that works for all Queenslanders.

Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and expertise to help shape this submission. Together, we can build a Queensland where rights work in practice, not just on paper. 💙

Read policy submission here: https://eccq.com.au/publications/human-rights-in-practice/

30/10/2026

Thank you, thank you, thank you! 💙

Yesterday, 430 people joined us at Queensland Parliament House to celebrate 50 years of ECCQ, and our hearts are still full.

There were grandparents who remember our early days, young people who are part of our programs today, volunteers who have given years of their time, and new friends who joined us for the very first time. We wore our best outfits, we ate, we shared stories, and we celebrated everything our communities have built together.

ECCQ has always belonged to the people it serves. Fifty years on, that hasn’t changed, and it never will.

A big thank you to our speakers, performers, artists, volunteers, staff and partners who made the night so special.

Explore Woven Together: https://eccq.com.au/art-gallery/

29/10/2026

🎉 We're turning 50! 🎉

For 50 years, ECCQ has stood with multicultural communities across Queensland, making sure every voice is heard and every person can access the support they need.

None of this would be possible without our communities, staff, volunteers, members and partners. You are the heart of our story. 💙

Thank you for being part of the last 50 years. We can't wait to keep growing together!

18/10/2026

A strong workforce starts with an inclusive workplace.

If you're a regional aged care provider looking to strengthen workforce engagement, improve retention and better support multicultural staff, this forum is for you.

Join sector leaders and professionals at the Diversity and Inclusion Forum Cairns 2026 as they share their practical insights, including:

• Tracey Duke, Good Shepherd Lodge Mackay
• Sarah Prince, The Migration Agency
• Carli Moerth, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• Rachel Turney, Welcoming Australia
• Queensland Human Rights Commission

📅 Wednesday 4 November
🕘 8:30 am to 12:30 pm AEST
📍 Cairns Regional Council
💲 Free
☕️ Morning tea provided

Places are limited. Secure yours today at eccq.info/cairnsforum26

18/10/2026

💚 October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month 💚

Hepatitis B and hepatitis C often have no symptoms, so many people live with them for years without knowing. Left untreated, they can lead to liver cancer.

The good news? Liver cancer linked to hepatitis can often be prevented. A simple blood test is the first step to protecting your health and your family's.

✅ Don't know your hepatitis status? Ask your GP for a test.

🩺 ECCQ offers FREE hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing.

📧 Email [email protected] to find out more.

🌐 Information and support: https://liver.org.au/liver-cancer-awareness-month

ECCQ's Love Health Program is funded by Queensland Health.

16/10/2026

🎗️ FREE Cancer Prevention and Screening Education Session 🎗️

Want to know more about cancer and how to protect your health? Come along to this free education session and learn about risk factors, how to access screening services, and prevention for 5 cancers:

✅ Breast
✅ Bowel
✅ Cervical
✅ Lung
✅ Skin

📅 Date: Saturday 21 November 2026
⏰ Time: 11am to 1pm
📍 Location: Woonam Room (Level 1), Berlasco Court, 150 Central Ave, Indooroopilly QLD

Brought to you by ECCQ in partnership with Agarwal Samaj Queensland, as part of the Cancer-Free Cultures Project, delivered by ECCQ in partnership with Cancer Council Queensland.

Learn, Screen and Live Well! 💙

📲 For more information and to RSVP, contact:

Chitra: 0404 406 363
Mukta: 0435 749 472

🌐 www.asqi.org.au
🌐https://eccq.com.au/chronic-disease-programs/cancer-free-cultures/

16/10/2026

Join the ATO’s free, in-person workshops designed to help multicultural business owners build strong foundations and gain confidence in managing their finances.

Learn practical strategies for record keeping, cash flow management, tax obligations, and business success, while having the opportunity to ask your questions directly to ATO specialists.

✅ Free workshops
✅ Practical business advice
✅ Meet ATO experts
✅ Connect with other business owners

📅 20 October & 27 October 2026
🕕 6:00pm – 7:30pm
📍 West End

Gain the knowledge and tools you need to help your business grow, thrive, and succeed.

🎟️ Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/keeping-records-and-cash-flow-for-businesses-in-person-with-the-ato

15/10/2026

Join us for Courageous Conversations, an engaging workshop designed to bring people together, share experiences and understandings of racism, and explore practical ways to strengthen inclusion and social cohesion.

Together, we will discuss challenges, learn from diverse perspectives, and develop ideas that can make a meaningful difference within our organisations and communities.

📅 Saturday 28 November 2026
🕙 10am - 2pm
📍 Springwood Community Centre
🥪 Light lunch provided

Let's listen, learn, and create positive change together.

🎟️ Register here: Courageous Conversations Workshop: Listen with Respect. Respond with Courage. https://events.humanitix.com/courageous-conversations-workshop-htc89kgu

12/10/2026

Looking for stable work that truly makes a difference? 💙

Aged care needs people like you, and we can help you get there.

ECCQ is offering the Certificate III in Individual Support, the qualification you need to start a rewarding career in aged care.

✅ In-class training, practical workshops and on-the-job training
✅ Job readiness and support to help you find work
✅ Just 2 days a week
📅 Starts Tuesday 18 November in West End - Brisbane

Who can apply?
🔹 People aged 15 or older who are no longer at school
🔹 Australian citizens, permanent residents (including humanitarian entrants), New Zealand citizens, and temporary residents with the right visa and work permits on a pathway to permanent residency
🔹 People who are unemployed or need support to find more stable work

Places are limited. Check your eligibility today:
📞 Manoj: 0426 078 723
📞 Zack: 0426 290 038
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://eccq.com.au/strengthening-communities/community-training-and-employment/bright-future-project/

Know someone looking for work? Tag them or share this post. 🙌

Funded by the Queensland Government through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

Address

253 Boundary Street
West End, QLD

Website

http://www.eccq.com.au/

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