Author: MCCQ News Desk

Brisbane, January 14 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) has unveiled its theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, which will be held from May 12-18. The chosen theme,… Continue reading MHF announces ‘Community’ theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

Brisbane, January 15 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast (MCCGC) recently held an art session for children participating in its Settlement, Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP), and National Disability… Continue reading MCCGC hosts creative art session for kids in school holidays initiative

Brisbane, January 19 (MCCQ Newsdesk) Isabela from Community Development at the Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast (MCCGC) recently attended the Power Nadesiko Gold Coast event, organized by the Japan Community… Continue reading MCCGC attends empowering women event focused on gender-based violence

Brisbane, January 19 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Youth Representative Report 2024, released by UN Youth Australia, identified education, climate change, mental health, and financial security as the most pressing issues for… Continue reading Youth Representative Report 2024 highlights key issues for Young Australians

Brisbane, January 23 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast, in collaboration with Brahma Kumaris and Expats Ladies, recently hosted a transformative meditation workshop titled “Living Harmony No Matter… Continue reading Gold Coast hosts transformative meditation workshop for Latin women

Canberra, January 14 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA), in collaboration with the Australian Chinese Women’s Federation Inc. (ACWF), recently launched a culturally sensitive awareness… Continue reading FECCA launches aged care awareness initiative

Brisbane, January 16 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) is teaming up with Baringa Community Centre to offer a training session aimed at empowering multicultural communities with… Continue reading Governance training for multicultural communities on February 8

Brisbane, January 24 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) has revealed Jenae Tien Jenkins as the Master of Ceremonies and Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane as the keynote speaker for… Continue reading ECCQ announces hosts for International Women’s Day 2025

Brisbane, January 26 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) marked Australia Day by welcoming new citizens and acknowledging the day’s complex significance for First Nations people. In… Continue reading Australia Day ECCQ welcomes new Australians, acknowledges First Nations concerns Brisbane, January 26 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) marked Australia Day by welcoming new citizens and acknowledging the day’s complex significance for First Nations people. In a statement shared on Facebook, ECCQ celebrated those who received their citizenship on January 26, writing, “We are honoured to welcome you as citizens and join us in upholding Australia’s values of freedom, democracy, equality and respect.” At the same time, ECCQ expressed sensitivity to the concerns raised by First Nations people regarding the celebration of Australia Day and its historical context. The council emphasized that Australia is a nation built on the foundation of its First peoples and enriched by migrants from diverse backgrounds. This dual message highlights ECCQ’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and mutual respect in a multicultural society.