The Refugee Council of Australia is seeking support to voice concerns over recent inaccuracies in their reporting. Please read below for more information.

Community Queensland would like to congratulate Department of Immigration and Citizenship in extending the Community Care Pilot until July 09 (currently administered through Red Cross Australia). With the introduction of the Community Care Package Pilot some asylum seekers in Brisbane have been eligible for regular payments equal to approximately 87% of Centelink benefits.

Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS) is the only Community Legal Centre in Queensland specializing in refugee and immigration law. It has 14 staff and 80 volunteers. RAILS has operated since 1980 providing expert advocacy before the Department of Immigration, Review Tribunals, Minister for Immigration and Federal Courts. Extensive community legal education and law reform is also undertaken.

We seek expressions of interest to share the coordinator/principal solicitor role. The position is 4 days/week (negotiable), $60,500pa pro rata, plus superannuation and employee entitlements. TOIL and salary sacrifice available. Position for 12 months, but may extend subject to Service requirements.

Please send a CV and short letter stating your suitability to: Coordinator/Principal Solicitor, RAILS PO Box 5143, WEST END QLD 4101 or
coordinator@rails.org.au by 7 July 2008

Email or phone 07 3846 3189 for further information

Dear Friends and Supporters 

In preparation for summer we are seeking an air conditioner for our front room which bears the brunt of the sun and houses some computer equipment; so needs to be kept cool. If anyone is able to donate and/or install one we would be very grateful 

Kind wishes
Pebble and BessCo-ordinatorsRCSC

Refugee Claimants Support Centre
12 Bonython Street, WINDSOR QLD 4030
Phone: (07) 3357 9013

The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) is seeking Expressions of Interest from individuals interested in working with ethnic communities to deliver educational programs on hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS.

For more information please see attached flyer  Bilingual educators.doc  [63.50 KB] 

Come on down - the Homework Assistance Program at the Annerley Literacy Centre would love to have you on board!  Volunteer Maths Tutors are needed to help secondary students of refugee and migrant background attain their dream of becoming engineers, medical professionals or mechanics, or simply to unravel the mysteries of differentiation.  You will need a Blue Card but we can assist with your application for this.

Contact: Lallene
Telephone: 3892 1188, 3892 6932
Email: ltudehope@spiritus.org.au

Yeronga High school is in urgent need of volunteers to assist teachers in the classroom in the ESL Department.  Please contact Ros Myers Tues and Friday on 3249 1427 or email at ros@eq.edu.au.

Don't forget the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland Ltd/ Queensland Police Service Championship 2008. This year’s event on June 8 and 9, 2008 will be one of the largest MULTICULTURAL FOOTBALL tournaments in QLD.

Check out our calendar for more information

An exciting new initiative for Red Cross, this project works with homeless and vulnerable young people experiencing a range of diverse and complex needs. It seeks to overcome the barriers that disadvantaged young people experience, by providing coordinated, intensive and long-term support and assistance. This project is a response to the educational and vocational needs of homeless young people in the inner city area. Please read for more information

Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE Loganlea and Mt Gravatt Campuses and Brisbane North Institute of TAFE Bracken Ridge Campus offers Migrant Youth Classes for young people:

• From all nationalities and cultures
• Under 25 years of age
• Eligible for either the Adult Migrant English Program (*AMEP) or the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Programme (LLNP)

See relevant flyer for more information

 Migrant Youth Program 2008 (north).pdf  [227.55 KB] 
 Migrant Youth Program 2008.pdf  [197.14 KB] 

“Join us for a fundraising dinner for this unique opportunity to experience quality Eritrean Cuisine!”

Mu’ooz: Eritrean Restaurant & Catering
Shop 21 197 Beaudesert Rd Moorooka
Tickets $50 (includes 3 course meal and traditional coffee ceremony)
Pre book tickets online at www.oofras.com

Places are limited RSVP 14 May
Ph: Linda 0408 188 092 for further enquiries
See attached flyer for more info  MUUOZ.doc  [27.50 KB] 

What: The African Women’s Information Expo: There will be workshops, entertainment, information for health and employment and culture sharing!
When: Saturday, 3rd may from 10 am until 3pm
Where: The Kingston Butter Factory located near the Kingston Train Station
Who: The expo will be open for all African communities and to the general public!