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MULTICULTURAL LINKS E-NEWSLETTER March 2011

Welcome
Welcome to the March edition of Multicultural Links E-Newsletter.  Please
remember, if you have any information for future newsletters you can email
communitynewsletters@moretonbay.qld.gov.au by the end of the fourth week of the
month. When emailing content, please add "Multicultural" to the subject.

Training Opportunities
Moreton Bay Health Babies Cluster
Early Language and Literacy Workshop.
Explore and discuss case studies relevant to your sector and role including Childcare,
child Health, Family Support, Outreach, etc. Work together to develop strategies
and practical ideas.
When:Â Wednesday, 16 March 2011 (9:30am - 2:30pm)
Where: North Lakes Community Hall, Lakefield Drive
Please register by 10 March 2011. This is a free event. Morning Tea and a light
lunch will be provided. Please see the flyer for more information on how to
register.
Moreton Family Support Network
Protective behaviours parents workshop - help your child/ren talk about protective
behaviour issues.
When: Tuesday, 22 March (9:00am for a 9:30am start - 12:30pm)
Where: Lawnton Community Centre, Corner Ellis and Todds Roads, Lawnton
Each parent who attends will receive a resource pack that can be used when talking
to their children about protective behaviours. Places are limited, so early
registration is essential. There is no cost involved.
To register or for further information please contact Toni on 1300 364 277.
Partners in Cultural Competence
Culturewise Practice workshop - introducing you to the latest approach in developing
cultural competence. Showing you how to expand your perspective and develop
your capabilities to engage in meaningful ways with others. Cost is $75 (+ GST) -
this includes course materials, morning/afternoon tea and a light lunch.
When: Wednesday, 23 March 2011 and Wednesday, 8 June 2011Â (9:00am -
4:30pm)
Where: West End - more details on registration form.
Please visit the website for more information on this course and others.
Creative Communities International
Art of Place Making and Creating Resilient Cities inspirational training event.
When:Â 31 March and 1 April 2011
Where: Brisbane Power House
Special deal from Creative Communities. Put FRIENDSOFJODIE in the discount code
box and you will pay just $500 (ex GST) for the two days of training - save $100.
Register here.
Workforce Council
EYLF and Beyond:Â Part 1 - Communicating with Confidence
Public speaking ranks higher than dying in the list of most feared things for many
people. It doesn't need to be like that.
 Peter Melrose will run this session and look at what is required in order to be able to
speak confidently.
There are two sessions being held on Friday, 1 April 2011. A morning session at
Scarborough and an evening session at Morayfield. Applications must be received
by Friday, 18 March 2011. Please find all information in the flyer.
Moreton Bay Community Consortium
Parenting from the Inside Out - Enhancing the Connection in Family Relationships.Â
This six week course will assist you in things such as:

 everday parenting
 developing a better understanding of the parenting relationship
 promoting the development of positive relationships

When:Â 28 April - 2 June 2011 (9:30am - 12:30pm)

Where: Michael Avenue, Morayfield
Limited places available, please see flyer for more information and how to register.
Kidfit Exercise Physiology Service
Healthy Activity Programs for parents with children in the following age groups (with
a practitioners referral):
0-2 years; 2-5 years and 5-12 years.
Benefits of these programs include:

 Bonding and attachment from birth

 Regular exercise for parents
 Inclusion of maths and literacy into exercise programs for older children

For more information please visit the Kidfit webpage.

Marte Meo Training
This exciting Marte Meo training opportunity will give professionals the tools to show
parents and carers how to better understand and connect with their child in a way
that promotes the child's social and emotional development. Marte Meo has been
shown to be effective in reducing challenging behaviour and enhancing relationships,
developing emotion regulation and social skills.
When: Day 1 - Thursday, 23 June 2011; Day 2 - Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Where: Caboolture RSL conference room
Numbers are limited so please book early.  Please use this link for more
information and registration details.
Innovate Symposium
Be part of an innovative two-day experience:Â a fresh approach to engagement:Â a
new way to share ideas.
When: 18 and 19 August 2011
Where: Griffith University Eco-Centre, Brisbane
For more information please visit the Volunteering Qld website.
Careers Australia
Rebuilding Queensland recovery training programs available. Targeted programs
that are closely linked with industry to wire up new pathways for business, industry
and the individual. Have a look at the flyer for more information, you can also
visit the Careers Australia website.

Employment Opportunities
Diversicare
3 new positions are available for HACC Multicultural Advisors in Queensland. Please
visit Diversicare's website under current vacancies for more information and the
position description.

Community / Meeting Groups

Harmony Day Multicultural Festival
When: Sunday, 20 March (10am - 3pm)
Where: Scarborough Park, Landsborough Avenue, Redcliffe
Cost:Â Free
For more information see the Harmony Day Flyer.
For other activities happening in the Moreton Bay Region for Harmony Day, please
visit the Council website.
Multicultural Cricket Talent Identification Program
Male and Female cricketers aged under 16 years of age with an ethnic or culturaly
and linguistically diverse background are invited to attend a talent identification
session. Cricketers over the age of 16 are also welcome to attend to be identified
for inclusion in coaching and officiating programs.
For more information please visit the webiste.
Please contact Nev Paulsen to confirm your availabiliyt and that the venue has not
changed. 0419 725 823 or 3281 2300.
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
Multicultural Community Groups and Service Providers - come and network with
other providers at the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre.
When: Tuesday, 29 March 2011(10am - 12pm)
Where: 10 Walkers Way, Nundah
For more information please see the invitation.

Community CafeÂ
Networking extravaganza. An opportunity to showcase your organisation/service
and learn about other organisations and groups within our community.
When: 12 April 2011 (8:45am for a 9:00am start - 12pm)
Where: Morayfield Community Centre
Please see the flyer for more information.
CommuniCare
Discount grocer that has a store in Redcliffe and Caboolture. They do really great,
cheaply priced fruit and vegetable hampers that come direct from Rocklea markets
so the quality is good. They also give away heaps of free grocery items for people
that are struggling financially. Please see the registration form and
also CommuniCare's website for more information.Â
Deception Bay Child and Family Alliance
Please take a look at the latest Deception Bay Child and Family
Alliance newsletter for information on Community Events, Personal Development
Opportunities, Family Groups and more.
Mother-Baby Hub
The timetable of events at the Mother-Baby Hub for January to March can be
found here. For any other information on the Mother-Baby Hub, please visit
their website.
Women's Roundtable
New women's forum to aid women of all backgrounds, to share and learn together to
achieve true equality and peace. The next meeting will be in April. For more
information about this forum please contact Linda Danzer by phone - 0431 899 999
or via email lindafields919@hotmail.com.

Research/Reports/Resources
Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre
Funding has been received for a "Volunteering in Moreton Bay Region" booklet which
will be distributed at various outlets across the region. This will be a useful tool for
not only sourcing new volunteers but for volunteer co-ordinators needing to refer
volunteers to other organisations.
We are limiting the volunteer organisation listing to those only that accept external
referrals and volunteers from outside of their organisation. We are sourcing
information from various online directories and local knowledge - if your organisation
recruits extrnal volunteers in the Moreton Bay Region we would love for you to
provide information from you.
Please send an email to vol@prnc.org.au with the following information:
Name of Organisation
Brief Description of Organisation
Street Address
Website
Volunteer Co-ordinator
Phone Number
Email Address
Volunteer Roles Offered
Hours of Volunteering
Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre - No Interest Loan Scheme
Providing interest free loans for individuals and families on low incomes. This
community-based program enables people to access fair, safe and equitable credit for
the purchase of essential goods and services.
Please see the flyer from more information.
Moreton Bay Regional Council
'Our Tomorrow - Community Plan 2021' project.
Council is inviting people who live, work or visit the region to complete an online
community servey as part of the 'Our Tomorrow - Community Plan 2021' project.
To complete this survey, please visit the survey webpage - you will automatically
go into the draw to win one of ten $500 cash prizes. Survey entries close 21 March
2011 and winners of the cash prizes will be notified by phone on 20 April 2011.Â

Thank you

We hope you found the March edition of the newsletter useful. If you know of
anybody who you think would gain from our newsletter, please forward it on to
them, alternatively they can use this link to subscribe for themselves. Please
note that if you would like to submit any information for the April edition, please
submit it by 25Â March 2011.

Disclaimer: This newsletter promotes events and programs conducted by community organisations.
Events and programs featured in this newsletter are not conducted or endorsed by Moreton Bay Regional
Council unless this is clearly stated.
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