You are invited to the Open Day on Sunday September 14th 2008 at the Nundah Community Centre.
This will be held on the same day as Nundahfest, a celebration for Nundah Village.  This will be an opportunity to introduce new staff members, new programs and see the
changes to their premises.

14 Station Street, PO Box 386, NUNDAH QLD 4012

Tel: (07) 3260 6820 ~ Fax: (07) 3260 7127

Email:  <mailto:coordinator@netxp.com.au> coordinator@netxp.com.au

Email: refugees@refugees.org.au

Website: http://www.refugees.org.au

FREE short course in volunteer tutoring in

English as a Second Language (ESL)

in collaboration with the

Multicultural Development Association Inc. (MDA)

& members of the Multicultural Volunteer Coordinator Support Network

The Multicultural Development Association (MDA) is currently recruiting volunteers and has scheduled an INDUCTION PROGRAM comprising 4 workshops held over 4 evenings.

§ Dates of Induction Program: 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th September 2008

§ Time: 5.30pm – 8:30pm each evening.

§ Venue: MDA: 289 Vulture Street, South Brisbane

§ Access to meeting area is via 289 Vulture St., (NOT 512 Stanley St.)

To learn about work of MDA, the Volunteer Program, and the role of volunteers,

PLEASE ATTEND THE FIRST WORKS HOP on the 16th September: 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

TO REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE : Contact Lorraine Angeli: 33375 428;

lorrainea@mdabne.org.au

The Lord Mayor's Multicultural Round Table is now accepting applications for the 2009 Business Scholarship program. Entrepreneurial-minded members of Brisbane's refugee and migrant communities who want to make a positive contribution to the city are encouraged to apply.

Scholarships are available in certificate and diploma level qualifications in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management at Southbank Institute of Technology and Sarina Russo Job Access.

To apply visit http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1907836121:pc=PC_5010 and download the scholarship information PDF. Applications close Friday, 19 September 2008.

Sudanese Women's Association Queensland EXHIBITION

• Handicrafts
• B.B.Q lunch
• and lots more…

Annerley & District Community Centre: 8 Waldheim St, Annerley
Saturday 30 August, 2008, 10.30am - 4.30pm

The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Round Table is now calling for scholarship applications from emerging entrepreneurs from multicultural backgrounds. This is a joint project between The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Round Table and Southbank Institute of Technology.

On successful completion of an initial six week course, students will be selected to continue studying to complete a Diploma of Business - Specialisation in Entrepreneurship. Please read on for more details.

There is a Symposium on practical approaches when working with diversity on Monday 29 Sept 2008, 8.15am - 4.30pm at the Logan Entertainment Centre.

Session topics:
- Cultural awareness sessons from Burundi, Congolese, Sudanese, Samoan and Muslim communities.
- Cross cultural communication
- Community engagement
- Intercultural and cross cultural conflict
- Cultural perceptions and perspectives.

Hosted by Multilink, ECCQ, MAQ.For govt & private sector $185, early bird $170/ Non govt orgs $165, early bird $150

RSVP for early bird by 29 Aug and 22 Sept for final payment.
To book or more info, ring Multilink on 3808 4463, email jessica@multilink.org.au

The Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma (QPASTT) is a non-government organisation providing a range of services to refugees, especially survivors of torture and trauma. These include counselling and clinical services, specialist children’s and youth programs, community development work, research and innovation.

QPASTT is seeking to fill two positions in its Brisbane Office. Applications are being sought from suitably qualified people for the following positions:
- Counsellor/Advocate – Early Intervention Team
- Counsellor/Advocate(Children and Families) – Counselling and Support Team

Applications close September 3, 2008. See attached document for more information  QPASST EOI.doc  [50.00 KB] 

New Interpreters Project: The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd is pleased to announce a new national project funded by the Australian Government to increase the number of interpreters in new and emerging languages in metropolitan areas, and languages where there are shortages in rural and regional areas. Eligible applicants will attend a workshop to help them prepare to work as an interpreter and apply for a NAATI accreditation test and/or recognition. This project is fully funded and eligible candidates will be subsidised for the full cost of the workshop and application and assessment fees.

 New interpreters project (flyer).pdf  [37.93 KB] 
 New interpreters project (app form).pdf  [593.15 KB] 

The Multicultural Community Centre is commencing its Job Preparation Training Course on the 1st of September - 12th of September 2008. This training is designed to assistant people from Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds [refugees and migrants] in developing vital skills that will help them to overcome some of the hurdles stopping them from securing jobs. Upon completion of the training, our Employment Consultants provide assistance in finding jobs for the participants.

GetUp! are partnering with a range of refugee advocacy organisations to send a petition to the federal Immigration Detention Inquiry being conducted by the joint standing committee on migration. Chances like this don't come very often - to end a regrettable chapter of Australian history that caused unimaginable suffering to some of the worlds most desperate and downtrodden.

Put your name to GetUp's petition submission and help end this ongoing national shame: http://www.getup.org.au/campaign/EndMandatoryDetention&id=365

Read on for more information