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ECCQ Newsletter / August 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 August 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
Queensland is home to over 1.2 million people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, representing more than 220 countries and speaking over 180 languages ((Australian Bureau of Statistics Standards for Statistics on Cultural and Language Diversity). These communities contribute billions of dollars annually to our economy through entrepreneurship, innovation, and workforce participation. They are also deeply engaged in civic life, volunteering, leading community
organisations, and enriching our cultural landscape. Small businesses, many of which are CALD-led, make up over 97% of all businesses in the state and contribute significantly to employment.
During this month, ECCQ has been privileged to join significant events, from the Premier’s Multicultural Month reception to the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) Annual Dinner with former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to meetings with the Hon Julian Hill MP and Senator Paul Scarr alongside the Chin community. It is wonderful to see our communities recognised through receptions and public events. These occasions matter and they show that diversity is valued. But the real test of commitment is taking the time to engage deeply with the issues that matter to our communities.
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.
📅 Tuesday 9 September | 🕕 5:30pm for 6pm start | 📍 Tzu Chi Foundation Brisbane & Online
ECCQ Program Updates
Racism in Schools: Final session in Toowoomba
Join us on Saturday 6 September for the final session in our three-part series as we turn our focus to solutions and action. In this concluding session, we’ll shared what we’ve learned, identify practical solutions, and deliver a personal and professional development training "Active Inclusion and Upstander", to help us move forward with purpose and impact.
Raising Awareness for World Hepatitis Day 28 July 2025
In July, we organised a series of activities to raise awareness, share crucial health information, and encourage testing for hepatitis B and C in our multicultural communities.
Have Your say
Expression of Interest: Help Shape School Immunisation Resources
The Queensland Human Rights Commission (QHRC) is working with Folk, to redesign our website guided by user research. Our goal is to create a site that is clear, accessible, and better supports the people who need it most.
We are inviting expressions of interest from people who would like to take part in this user research. We are particularly seeking perspectives from people from multicultural and refugee backgrounds
What participation involves:
- A one-hour interview (held online) with a Folk researcher
- Sessions will be held from 8.30am-5pm on 28, 29 August & 1 September
- You’ll be required to share your experiences and thoughts about accessing human rights information and services online
- You’ll receive a $100 thank-you for your time
How to express interest:
Please contact Claudia on claudia.diazamayo@qhrc.qld.gov.au or on 07 3021 9162.
**Research Project: Skilled Migrant Women’s Career Progression and Leadership in the Public Sector**
Are you in a professional or management position? Are you in a leadership position or aspiring to be a leader in your organisation? If so, are you willing to share your career journey?
My name is Bilge Ozgun, and I am seeking participants for an important research study. The study aims to examine the experiences of migrant women, particularly those from non-English speaking backgrounds (NESBs). This research seeks to understand the factors that influence your career and leadership journey. Additionally, this research will explore how organisations can better support professional growth through effective practices and policies.
Name: Bilge Ozgun Department of Management, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Email: nbilge.ozgun@griffithuni.edu.au This research has received ethical approval from Griffith University’s Ethics Committee (GU ref no: 2025/211)
Community News
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are available across Australia, giving you and your family more choices when you need quick medical help.
They’re located in places you already know like GP clinics, and community health centres. Staffed by experienced health professionals, these clinics offer care that’s safe, fair, and welcoming to everyone including young people and those in vulnerable situations.
They’re open early and late, every day of the year. Check your local clinic’s website or give them a call to find out their hours.
Find translated resources you can share with your community via the link below!
Sepsis Information Resources Translated for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families
The Queensland Paediatric Sepsis Program have translated our Information for families whose child has died from sepsis sheet into 11 different languages, to cater for culturally and linguistically diverse families in our community. This resource is designed to help parents understand what has happened to their child and who can support them.
Also available are the Information for families of children with sepsis sheet and the Paediatric Sepsis Signs Checklist.
Visit Sepsis | Children's Health Queensland to download and print in Arabic, Swahili, Chinese, Vietnamese, Kurdish, Korean, Japanese, Farsi, Dari, Burmese and Ukranian.
ECCQ Recommends - What did they say?
A powerful 1-minute film presented by NextShark captures the emotional reality of young immigrant children who are often asked to translate sensitive or complex information for their parents.
At ECCQ, we’ve long advocated for the use of qualified interpreters—not only to ensure accuracy and confidentiality, but to protect children from the emotional burden and responsibility of navigating adult conversations they may not fully understand. This film is a poignant reminder of why professional language support is essential in health, legal, and community settings.
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