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ECCQ Newsletter / July 2025
ECCQ acknowledges the traditional custodians who have lived on and cared for Country for thousands of generations, and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.
Welcome to the July edition of the ECCQ newsletter. In this edition you’ll find:
- CEO message
- ECCQ program updates
- Opportunity to have your say
- Community news
CEO Message
This month, ECCQ was honoured to host the Hon. Susan Ley MP, Federal Leader of the Opposition, alongside Senator Paul Scarr. The visit offered ECCQ, multicultural community leaders, and stakeholders a meaningful opportunity to advocate directly on issues that matter most to them and the communities they represent.
What resonated deeply—and what I hope we all carry forward—is that true social cohesion must be inclusive and holistic, not reactive or limited to specific communities...
ECCQ Program Updates
Diversicare: Putting People First in Home Care
Delivering Excellence, Every Step of the Way
At Diversicare, our commitment is simple: people come first. As a proud provider of home care services throughout Queensland, we believe that both our clients and staff deserve the very best. That’s why we’re dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service, every day.
World Hepatitis Day 28 July 2025 - Let’s Break It Down
The chosen date of 28 July as World Hepatitis Day was to honour the birthday of Dr Baruch Blumberg, the Nobel laureate who discovered the hepatitis B virus and developed the first diagnostic test and vaccine 56 years ago. It highlights the importance of hepatitis B among all types of hepatitis, including the other four viral hepatitis types (A, C, D, and E). The hepatitis B virus was first discovered by Dr Blumberg in the 1960s in Australia. Today, this preventable infection—which can cause liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer—still affects 254 million people worldwide.
In Australia, chronic hepatitis B (having the virus for more than six months)...
Join us for an inspiring evening of storytelling, leadership, and media advocacy, featuring award-winning journalist Kirsty Nancarrow. Learn how to amplify your impact through hands-on media and video training, and hear the moving journey of Som.
📅 Wednesday, 20 August | 🕕 5:30pm for 6pm start | 📍 Tzu Chi Foundation Brisbane & Online
The World Is Coming to Brisbane—Have You Secured Your Ticket?
The countdown is on as we prepare for a cultural experience designed to bring people together. By featuring traditional and modern garments from different regions of the world, the show highlights the stories, artistry, and customs of various cultural groups that make up our diverse community.
This will be a celebration of the many threads that make up the beautiful fabric of multicultural Australia, DON'T MISS OUT!!
Have Your say
Expression of Interest: Help Shape School Immunisation Resources
The Queensland Health Immunisation Unit is seeking parents and/or guardians of high school students to provide feedback on updated materials for the School Immunisation Program. These resources help inform families and support consent for school-based immunisation. While the updates aren’t a full redesign, the changes are significant – and we want to make sure they’re clear, supportive, and meet your needs.
Queensland Health is especially interested in hearing:
- Whether the materials help you feel confident about immunisation
- If they support informed decision-making
- Whether they promote trust and understanding
Taking part is easy and flexible – you’ll be emailed the materials to review, along with a short questionnaire to provide your feedback in writing. Participants will receive $75 as remuneration for their time completing the review. If you or someone you know would like to be involved, please complete our short Expression of Interest form below
Community News
Some exciting changes to the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland (CMQ) program have recently been announced to better support the community in applying for event funding.
The CMQ program now features two funding rounds. Organisations planning cultural events, including intercultural sporting events and multicultural festivals, should apply for funding based on the date of their event:
- Round 1: For events held between 1 January and 30 June 2026.
- Round 2: For events held between 1 July and 31 December 2026.
Applications for Round 1 (events being held between 1 January to 30 June 2026) are open now, closing on Sunday, 17 August 2025.
Job alert!
The following State Library vacancy has been released on Smart Jobs and Careers:
JAR: SLQ648729
POSITION TITLE: Librarian
SECTION/LOCATION: Brisbane Inner City
CLASSIFICATION: PO2
SALARY: $50.31 - $63.63 hourly rate
POSITION STATUS: Casual
ENQUIRES: Jessica Haack, ph: (07) 3842 7786
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 12th of August 2025
Further information can be downloaded from the following website: www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au
ECCQ Recommends - Meet Sonalisa Mishra
My name is Sonalisa Mishra, and I am a Brisbane-based singer, performer, and founder of Sonalisa Mishra Productions. Through my work, I strive to celebrate cultural diversity by creating inclusive, uplifting experiences that connect communities through music, dance, and storytelling.
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