Stories
We all contribute in many different ways to local communities and economies.
But sometimes it can be difficult to find a way to feel part of a community. And sometimes it can be hard to know how to welcome people in.
We can all create opportunities for people to feel valued and welcome whether it's into local neighbourhoods, sporting clubs, community groups, cultural events, school community or workplace.
The following stories highlight some of the practical ways people are contributing to inclusion and belonging in Queensland communities.
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Zia Youse is a proud Australian South Sea Islander. She is one of many descendants of the South Sea Islanders who were brought to Queensland.
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Dr Zakaria Amin from the Slacks Creek Mosque in Logan shares his passion for building skills and creating connections within the community.
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Toowoomba's Fatima Craft for Change Project connects women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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Interpreter Kaiser finds satisfaction in bridging the gap between two parties and helping to foster participation.
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Pushing Barriers offers young people with a refugee background the opportunity to play club sport.
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The Central Queensland Multicultural Association (CQMA) provides programs for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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The Central Queensland Multicultural Association is delivering the program which will help participants to find employment, study and stay connected.
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The Mulberry Project turned underutilised land into market gardens and now provides sustenance and income for immigrants.
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Thargomindah State School has developed an informal program to assist community members with limited English to expand their communication skills.
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Upcyclinc is a circular economy project that creates sustainable outcomes for employment, business and waste reduction.
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The Aqua English Project is a program for supporting new arrivals to Queensland that empowers and engages people through language and swimming.
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La Boite’s The Neighbourhood, a theatre show developed and produced in partnership with Multicultural Australia Ltd.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queensland African Communities Council interpreters stepped up to ensure important health and safety information was available in African languages.
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The Rainbow Hub is a support network for international students within the LGBTIQA+ community.
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Paul Penumala is passionately serving rural and remote Indigenous communities in South West Queensland.
