Diverse Communities
ACL Resources Printable View
A number of resources have been produced to help both businesses and consumers understand the ACL.
A number of question and answer fact sheets are available for businesses and consumers. These questions were raised during the ACL seminars held in early 2011. Please note that these fact sheets intend to explain the Australian Consumer Law in simple language. They should not be used as a substitution for the legislation. For more information please visit the Office of Fair Trading website and for lanuage options; scroll down to the bottom of the website.
Participants Sought for the Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) Language Diversity Study
People who work in early childhood settings within Logan City are being invited to participate in a focus group discussion or interview for the AEDI Language Diversity Study. The AEDI team are looking at how data from the AEDI can be made most useful in communities with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse families, such as Logan City.
You are being invited to participate in a focus group or interview to comment on the AEDI data and how it can be used to plan for and deliver Early Years services in Logan City.
If you are interested, or would like more information about this important project, please contact Lauren Barber at lauren.barber@mcri.edu.au or 03 8341 5653.
Telling My Story
Telling My Story is a program aimed at engaging participants in a group activity that encourages stronger community bonds, new friendships and story sharing, as well as teaching participants new skills for their future. For anyone wanting more information please feel free to contact Natalie at nmairu@careerkeys.com.au or Nat and Kim on 07 3200 2700 from Career Keys.
Coal Seam Gas Drilling Skills Program
The Coal Seam Gas (CSG) Drilling Skills Program is a joint initiative of BoysTown and Energy Skills Queensland that aims to train up to 180 Indigenous and unemployed workers to be job ready for the Queensland CSG Industry.
For more information about this opportunity, visit the Coal Seam Gas Drilling Skills Program website.
Interpreter Recruitment
Do you know any speakers of the following languages with strong English abilities who may be interested in a career as an interpreter?
- Rohingya Karen
- Hakka Chin Bengali
- Thai Somali
- Dinka Tamil
- Kurdish (all dialects) Dari/Hazaragi.
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) National is currently recruiting interpreters to meet the growing demand for interpreting services.
We are also interested in recruiting interpreters for other languages and dialects, particularly those spoken by our refugee and humanitarian entrants from Africa and Burma.
For further information, please contact the TIS Liaison Officer, Ms Leonie Chinn on 07 3136 7652 or email leonie.chinn@immi.gov.au.
Grants to Help Stop Smoking
The Smoke-free Support Program (SSP) is a part of Queensland Health's multi-strategy response to tobacco smoking and the new National Partnership Agreement on Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health Outcomes.
The program aims to reduce the harm caused by tobacco smoking by raising awareness and understanding of the dangers of tobacco smoking and promoting a positive attitude to a smoke-free way of life. SSP supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community groups and organisations to stage cultural and sporting events through the provision of grants (maximum $5000) and promotional resources (e.g. hats, water bottles, t-shirts) that display smoke-free messages.
Funding for Elite Indigenous Sportspeople
The Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program (EITAAP) is an initiative that is jointly managed by the Indigenous Sport Program and Department of Health and Ageing.
Indigenous sportspeople who are involved in mainstream official national championships and international sporting competitions can apply for financial assistance through EITAAP.
Find out more at the Australian Sports Commission website today.
Background Briefing Discusses Young Muslims in Australia
Searching for their own identity in a changing world, young Muslims in Australia face a plethora of backyard imams and Internet sheikhs. Many are turning to simplistic and conservative interpretations. The emphasis can be on small rituals rather than the complex and subtle spirituality of Islam. It's a phenomenon known in many religions.
Listen to or read the transcript of this episode of ABC Radio National's Background Briefing.
Little Red Yellow Black Site
Little Red Yellow Black Site is a great website full of information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their history and rich culture.
For more information visit the Little Red Yellow Black Site website.