Multicultural Community Connect Queensland

13/11/2024

https://events.humanitix.com/let-s-talk-indian-communities-mental-health-forum-2024

Let's Talk about Indian Communities Mental Health!

11/11/2024

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Remembrance Day: REMEMBER to remember

This year, on November 11th, at 11 am—the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month—the Mental Health Foundation Australia invites you to a moment of silence to remember the courageous individuals who sacrificed their lives so we may live in freedom.

Let us take this time to honour and pay our deepest respect to their service, sacrifice, and enduring legacy.

As we pause and reflect, we hold close the words:
“In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there.” – Unknown.

10/11/2024

A Fresh Start for Queensland: Crisafulli Assistant Ministry to support Cabinet

Generation next elevated into Crisafulli Government Assistant Ministry with a major focus on regional Queensland.
Assistant Ministers will be tasked with supporting Cabinet to deliver the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future.
Mental health, community safety, housing supply and multiculturalism focuses of Assistant Ministry.
Pat Weir announced as the Speaker of the 58th Parliament, bringing a wealth of experience to the role.
The Crisafulli Government Cabinet will be supported with a young and hungry generation next Assistant Ministry, unveiled today by Premier Crisafulli.

The new Assistant Ministry will help deliver a Fresh Start for Queensland and includes representatives from every region to ensure a strong voice for regional Queensland.

The Premier has followed the lead of New South Wales in expanding the Assistant Ministry to ten positions to bolster stakeholder engagement and provide a pathway for future leadership.

Leader of the House Dr Christian Rowan and Trevor Watts will be Assistant Ministers to the Premier on Matters of State and Cabinet, with newly elected Members of Parliament to be appointed to a further eight roles.

The full Assistant Ministry includes:

Dr Christian Rowan – Assistant Minister to the Premier on Matters of State and New Citizens.
Trevor Watts – Assistant Minister to the Premier for Cabinet and South West Queensland.
Amanda Stoker – Assistant Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training
Herman Vorster – Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs and International Student Attraction
Rebecca Young – Assistant Minister to the Deputy Premier and Assistant Minister for Planning, Housing and Better Regulation
Janelle Poole – Assistant Minister for Community Safety, Defence Industry, Veterans and North Queensland
Bryson Head – Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Resources and Critical Minerals.
Bree James – Assistant Minister for Tourism, Early Learning, Creative Industries and Far North Queensland
Donna Kirkland – Assistant Minister for Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Families and Seniors and Central Queensland
Sean Dillion – Assistant Minister for Primary Industry Development, Water and Western Queensland.
Premier David Crisafulli said the Assistant Ministry would have a major regional focus to support the roll-out of the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future across the State.

“We have a bold and ambitious plan for a fresh start for Queensland and our Assistant Ministry will be key in delivering it,” Premier Crisafulli said.

“The fresh faces in this Assistant Ministry are part of generation next and will be instrumental in delivering for Queenslanders.

“These Assistant Ministers are hungry to serve and their energy and hard work will be harnessed to benefit the length and breadth of our State.

“With Ministerial accountability a cornerstone of this government, the Assistant Ministry will provide critical support in delivering the programs and services needed for a Fresh Start for Queensland.

“I promised regional Queensland would have a strong voice in the leadership of government and every region is represented in this Assistant Ministry.

“Assistant Ministers will assist Cabinet in delivering our promises to Queenslanders across focuses of tourism, housing, resources, mental health, water, finance and multicultural affairs.

“Their roles will also be about listening to Queenslanders to inform strong policy development.”

The Premier today also announced Pat Weir would be appointed Speaker in the 58th Parliament of Queensland.

“With a decade of experience in the Parliament, Pat has the respect of both sides of the House and will bring a fair and measured approach to the role of Speaker,” he said.

“Having previously served as Temporary Speaker, Pat’s knowledge of Parliamentary standing orders will ensure stability and fairness in the 58th Parliament.”

02/11/2024

Dreamworld Diwali event was a spectacular showcase of Indian culture. This festival of lights, brought many organisations together to celebrate the true spirit of Diwali!
Mr. Manish Saini and his team definitely did a wonderful job of organising the event.
There was entertainment for all!
Every age group could enjoy not only the rides in the theme park but also the program put up by various dance groups especially Let's Bollywood, live singing performance by Sargam Academy, and various food stalls managed by local organisations and food stores as well as restaurants.

01/11/2024

Her Excellency congratulates the incoming Crisafulli Cabinet.
In presiding over today’s Swearing-in, the Governor fulfilled a key constitutional duty, signing the Proclamation under the Constitution of Queensland 2001 declaring the new Portfolio titles of the Ministers of the State.

Her Excellency congratulates the incoming Crisafulli Cabinet.

In presiding over today’s Swearing-in, the Governor fulfilled a key constitutional duty, signing the Proclamation under the Constitution of Queensland 2001 declaring the new Portfolio titles of the Ministers of the State.

They are named along with their respective portfolios below.

The Honourable David Crisafulli MP, Premier, Minister for Veterans;
The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie MP, Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations;
The Honourable David Janetzki MP, Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership;
The Honourable Ros Bates MP, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training;
The Honourable Dale Last - Member for Burdekin MP, Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development;
The Honourable Tim Nicholls MP, Minister for Health and Ambulance Services;
The Honourable Deb Frecklington MP, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity;
The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek MP, Minister for Education and the Arts;
The Honourable Daniel (Dan) Dan Purdie MP, Minister for Police and Emergency Services;
The Honourable Laura Ge**er MP, Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support and Minister for Corrective Services;
The Honourable Brent Mickelberg MP - Member for Buderim, Minister for Transport and Main Roads;
The Honourable Ann Leahy MP, Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers;
The Honourable Sam O'Connor MP, Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth;
The Honourable Tony Perrett MP, Minister for Primary Industries;
The Honourable Fiona Simpson MP, Minister for Women and Women’s Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism;
The Honourable Andrew Powell MP, Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation;
The Honourable Amanda Camm MP, Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence;
The Honourable Tim Mander MP - State Member for Everton, Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games; and
The Honourable Steve Minnikin MP, Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business.

29/10/2024

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27/10/2024

Get ready for a spectacular celebration like no other! 🎉🌟 Join us at Dreamworld Gold Coast as we light up the sky with the magic of The Grand Diwali! 🕺💃🎆

🎢 Theme park rides till midnight!
🔥 Fire Show
💡 Laser Light Show
🍴 Food Trucks
🎧 Non-stop DJ
🎤 Live Singing
🥁 Drums Performance (you’ve never seen before!)
🎨 Face Painting
🎁 Giveaways
🌸 Special Cultural Stalls

Don't miss celebrating Diwali with your family in this fun-packed event! 🪅🎇

🗓 Date: SATURDAY 2nd NOVEMBER 2024
🕕 Time: 06:00 PM – 11:59 PM
🎟 Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CRGBJ

Or

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Diwali at Dreamworld 2024 After last 3 year sold out show, we are back much bigger ★ Multicultural Community Event ★ Just buy your Diwali at Dreamworld tickets to get access to unlimited rides (Dre…

27/10/2024

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19/10/2024

https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-mark-butler-mp/media/minister-for-health-and-aged-care-speech-16-october-2024?language=en&fbclid=IwY2xjawGA7DdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcFCIXU9F-dfjMSPTDkRcWUEQnEbIfWx8xDoXXfqCDGduWGg8hu9a9_bhw_aem_fgYNgbs_8xyZLbA5dfLe4g

Read Minister Butler's opening address to the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia Conference 2024.

15/10/2024

https://mailchi.mp/fecca/welcome-reception?e=0a1eee8803

We have officially arrived in Meanjin, Brisbane for the 𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗖𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 and are thrilled to have over 700 registered delegates joining us!

10/10/2024

It is Navratri time and most of our Indian community Associations are organising Dandiya night. Check the flyer for Greater Springfield Indian Association INC Dandiya night featured in our October issue of newspaper.

October Newspaper of MCCQ has Mental Health topic prominently discussed. Take a look inside to read articles, flyers for events, statement from ministers and Lord Mayor and articles from community organisations. Become member of MCCQ to publish flyers and articles about your organisation, business,....

03/10/2024

Our October Newspaper issue is out on our ISSUU platform. Please check it out, click on the link below.
https://issuu.com/mccqnews/docs/mccqnewsoctober2024draft
Lots of interesting news and feature articles from members of MCCQ. This month is Mental Health Awareness month and we have interesting stories on mental health well-being.
Please become member of MCCQ to publish articles, flyers, events, and receive regular notifications about the newspaper, our studio, and the MCCQ organisation activities.
Let us know if you need a printed copy they are $6 each.

October Newspaper of MCCQ has Mental Health topic prominently discussed. Take a look inside to read articles, flyers for events, statement from ministers and Lord Mayor and articles from community organisations. Become member of MCCQ to publish flyers and articles about your organisation, business,....

23/09/2024

Here are the glimpses of our studio opening night and the studio. Thank you to everyone who attended the event.
The MCCQ Podcast Studio is Proudly Funded by Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Queensland Government. And Inaugurated by Ms. Charis Mullen MP Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Child Safety and Disability.
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ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland Multicultural Community Connect Queensland Ram Mohan
Amrita Deshpande Pushpa Vaghela

23/09/2024

Meet our Board Members for 2024!
Dr. Ram Mohan (Founder Director & Immediate past President)
Dr. Noel Kanagaraj (Chairman MCCQ)
Ms. Agnes Whiten (AM) (President MCCQ)
Ms. Ashwina Gotame (Vice President MCCQ)
Mrs. Amrita Deshpande (Secretary MCCQ)
Ms. Pushpa Vaghela (Treasurer MCCQ)
Ms. Maria Judith Guillergan (Director Marketing MCCQ)
Ms. Bharti Gitay (Director Mental Health and Well being MCCQ)
Ms. Prakruti Gururaj Mysore (Director Events MCCQ)

Thank you everyone for accepting to serve on the board of MCCQ for the 2024-25 year. Together we will create the positive impact.

22/09/2024

As we embarked on a new Journey establishing the studio, we also recognized those who have contributed monetarily by placing advertisements in the newspaper, Joining MCCQ as members and writing articles for our newspaper.

People who were recognized at the Recognition Ceremony in the presence of Hon. Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Child Safety and Disability Ms. Charis Mullen MP are as follows:

**Past Committee Members**
Dr. Noel Kanagaraj (Chairman MCCQ Newspaper)
Ms. Agnes Whiten (AM) (Advisor)
Dr. Ram Mohan (President)
Mr. Beny Bol (Vice President)
Mrs. Amrita Deshpande (Secretary)
Ms. Vera Pottinger (Treasurer)
Ms. Maria Judith Guillergan (Director Marketing)
Ms. Adhis Cole Director Social Media)

**Organiazation Members**
ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ)
World Arts & Multi-Culture Inc (WAMCI)
Taipei Economic and Cultural Organization (TECO)
Greater Springfield Indian Association INC (GSIA)

**Business Member of MCCQ**
Australia Global Fair

**Sponsor:** ARBT PreFab Mr. Solomon Kanagaraj

**Allprint Printing Press:** Mr. Razak Nikeraje

**Top Article contributors (Writers)**
Mrs. Amrita Deshpande
Ms. Maria Judith Guillergan
Mr. Edward Lin
Ms. Andrea Moser
Ms. Pushpa Vaghela
Ms. Lutfiye Manli
Ms. Adhis Cole

22/09/2024

As President and on behalf of the board Multicultural Community Connect Queensland (MCCQ), I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for attending our Studio Opening and Dinner event on Saturday, 21st September.
A special thank you to Minister Mullen MP Minister for Child Safety, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Multicultural Affairs for gracing the occasion with her presence and support. Her involvement strengthens our mission to connect community and create programs amplifying the voices of multicultural community .
We also wish to express our gratitude to ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland CEO Lisa WardLisa Ward for her continued support and commitment to the multicultural community. Thanks to Mr Sushil Kumar GOEL. Consul Cgi Brisbane for honoring us with his his presence.
Additionally, I would like to acknowledge and warmly welcome our new board members Ashwina Gotame; Pushpa Vaghela Bharti Gitay & Prakruthi Mysore Gururaj
Lastly, my deep thanks to MCCQ Secretary Amrita Deshpande; all the community leaders and stakeholders who attended and contributed to the success of the event. Your participation reflects the strength and unity of our diverse community, and we look forward to continuing this journey together. Thank you once again for everyone who attended and gave valuable support.

21/09/2024

Thank you Minister Charis Mullen MP for Inaugurating our MCCQ Podcast Studio. We greatly appreciate your support.
We have embarked on a new journey with the hope to continue to connect the multicultural community and showcase their talents, skills, and voice.

07/09/2024

Become members of MCCQ and get the monthly newspaper electronically for free.

After you fill out this Membership request, we will contact you to go over the details before the Membership is completed. Please contact us at [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] for any queries you have. Our Vision: To Bring the Multicultural Communities together...