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Welcome to the September edition of the ECCQ newsletter. In this edition you’ll find:
Message from the CEOOn Saturday, 14 October 2023, all eligible Australian citizens aged 18 years and over will vote on whether Australia should change its Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia by establishing a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Keep reading... Consultation - Draft Best Practice Principles and Standards for Skilled Migration Assessing AuthoritiesECCQ is inviting our members and associates to contribute their thoughts as we prepare a submission for the federal Department of Employment and Workplace Relations review on the 'Best Practice Principles and Standards for Skilled Migration Assessing Authorities'. We are interested to hear feedback from anyone who have come to Australia on a skilled visa or as an international student, and who are seeking recognition of previous qualifications, to share their views on this important issue.
Working with CommunitiesThe Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Program had the pleasure of collaborating with the Cambodian Community of Queensland Inc to attend an awareness raising event for hepatitis A, B and C, with particular thanks... Keep reading Cairns First My Health for Life SessionRecently the ECCQ Chronic Disease program headed out to Cairns to deliver the first My Health for Life session in partnership with Centacare’s Multicultural Services. The session was a great success...keep reading
Save the date for ECCQ’s upcoming AGM.Individuals and organisations need to be financial members of ECCQ to vote in the upcoming AGM, contact us if you need to make a membership payment. Learn more about membership here.
Advancing Women Scholarships Closing soonLearn more about the opportunities available through ECCQ’s scholarships here. Applications closing this week Thursday 28 September. Share with your eligible contacts. Have your say.Help shape the National Autism Strategy – community engagement happening now.What's happening? How can I get involved?
Grant OpportunitiesCommunity Language Schools Grants Program The program will strengthen the cohesion and prosperity of Australia’s successful multicultural society by supporting more young Australians to acquire a second language. Applications are now open and close 9:00 pm AEDT on Monday 9 October 2023. ZONTA Brisbane North Advancement Grant Zonta Club of Brisbane North seeks applications from women living or working or studying in Queensland or Northern NSW.
Contact Gina on 0407965857 or email brosnang@brigidine.qld.edu.au The Regional Futures – Collaborative Projects programGrants of up to $200,000 (ex GST) are available for projects of up to 18 months Applications close at 11am on 31 October 2023 Investing in Queensland Women GrantsAre you interested in advancing the lives of women and girls and achieving gender equality? Applications close at 5pm on 20 October 2023. Find out more here. Ignite $8 million 'Super Round' FundingFor all Queensland-based small to medium-sized businesses and startups Grants of up to $200k through the Ignite Ideas program.
Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program - multicultural projectsOpens 1 October and closes 12 November each year for projects to be delivered in the following financial year.
New grant opportunities for people delivering services to people with a disabilityClosing 6 October 2023. Are you wanting advice and information on writing up a grant application? Join this upcoming Workshop here Visit ECCQ’s Learning Hub for more tools and resources on grant writing.
Community News🎫 Book here. Support LGBTQI+ Queenslanders who have sought refuge in our community with this charity screening of FLEE, an award-winning documentary that tells the story of Amin, his escape from Afghanistan as a child and his journey accept his identity and sexuality and come out to his family. Find out more about the Palestinian Film Festival Australia. |