Queensland – Welcoming Australia https://welcoming.org.au Cultivating a culture of welcome Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:59:51 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-51567746_2495440983864579_1445748797140369408_n-32x32.png Queensland – Welcoming Australia https://welcoming.org.au 32 32 160355101 Welcoming Australia to Enhance Workplace Readiness in Toowoomba and Darling Downs Regions  https://welcoming.org.au/welcoming-australia-to-enhance-workplace-readiness-in-toowoomba-and-darling-downs-regions/ https://welcoming.org.au/welcoming-australia-to-enhance-workplace-readiness-in-toowoomba-and-darling-downs-regions/#respond Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:59:49 +0000 https://welcoming.org.au/?p=8736 Welcoming Australia is delighted to introduce an exciting new project, the Workplace Regional Readiness Pilot, in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs regions. The two-year project aims to improve workforce attraction, retention and progression in the Western Downs and Toowoomba regions by fostering inclusive environments for all stakeholders. 

The project will enhance employer and community readiness through data-informed analysis and workforce mapping, promote cultural safety, and improve work visa architecture. By identifying strengths and gaps, the initiative aims to create a network of ’employers of choice’ and publicly celebrate innovative practices in inclusivity. 

“Everyone benefits when employers create workplaces that promote retention, upskilling, inclusive employment practices, and build community partnerships,” said Aleem Ali, CEO of Welcoming Australia. 

“Local businesses are essential stakeholders in a whole-of-community approach to economic participation and social cohesion.”  

If you are a business, job seeker, or job service provider interested in getting involved in this project, please contact Welcoming Australia at wrrp@welcoming.org.au to discuss how the team can support you. 

The Workplace Regional Readiness Pilot is funded by the Workforce Connect Fund, supported by the Queensland Government’s Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022-2032. 

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For more information, please contact: 
wrrp@welcoming.org.au
(07) 3160 3793
www.welcoming.org.au

For media enquiries, please contact: 
Kate Leaney 
Campaigns & Communications Manager 
kate@welcoming.org.au  
0411 712 930 

]]> https://welcoming.org.au/welcoming-australia-to-enhance-workplace-readiness-in-toowoomba-and-darling-downs-regions/feed/ 0 8736 St Brendan’s Community Hub Welcome Morning https://welcoming.org.au/event/8437/ https://welcoming.org.au/event/8437/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://welcoming.org.au/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8437 Join us for the St Brendan’s Community Hub Welcome Morning for a celebration of Welcoming
Week and Children’s Week 2024!

Thursday 3 October, 2024
9:30am til 11:30am
St Brendan’s Moorooka, 27 Hawtree Street, Moorooka 4105

Please bring a plate of food to share.

This will be a morning of:

  • Songs and Stories with The Gilpins
  • Craft activities for the kids
  • Opportunities to connect and learn and delicious shared food.

    To confirm your attendance, or ask any questions, please call or text Elizabeth and Menal on 0448565138 or 32752081
    ALL WELCOME!

]]> https://welcoming.org.au/event/8437/feed/ 0 8437 Smile Back Sports and Wellness Day https://welcoming.org.au/event/smile-back-sports-and-wellness-day/ https://welcoming.org.au/event/smile-back-sports-and-wellness-day/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://welcoming.org.au/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8250 The Smile Back Sports and Wellness day is a free community sports day aimed at helping young people tackle their mental health issues while engaging with local services in a fun and relaxed environment. Kids of all ages and backgrounds are invited to attend the first ever Smile Back Sports and Wellness Day, at Aurora Boulevard Park in North Lakes on September 20.

This jam-packed day of activities, including a DJ, sausage sizzle, and food trucks includes something for everyone!

]]> https://welcoming.org.au/event/smile-back-sports-and-wellness-day/feed/ 0 8250 Stories from the Kitchen https://welcoming.org.au/event/stories-from-the-kitchen/ https://welcoming.org.au/event/stories-from-the-kitchen/#respond Sat, 28 Sep 2024 17:30:00 +0000 https://welcoming.org.au/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8138 Bring a plate of food and stories from your culture to share at our upcoming community dinner. We also encourage our guests to wear clothes from their culture to our dinners.

Stories from the Kitchen will be giving the floor to a different community member each time we meet! We want to highlight the beauty and the personal experiences of our local cultures. If you would like the opportunity to highlight your culture at future dinners, we’d love to hear from you! We can’t wait to see you at Stories from the Kitchen.

]]> https://welcoming.org.au/event/stories-from-the-kitchen/feed/ 0 8138 Welcoming Week Citizenship Day https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-citizenship-day/ https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-citizenship-day/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:30:00 +0000 https://welcoming.org.au/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8109 City of Mount Isa Citizenship Day

5:30 pm Centennial Place

The community is invited to witness and celebrate our new Aussies. 

Join us to welcome our new Aussies at a special Citizenship Ceremony at Centennial Place.

There will be Food Stalls, Live Music and dances.

 

]]> https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-citizenship-day/feed/ 0 8109 Welcoming Week School Holidays Program – Nature Bracelets https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-school-holidays-program-nature-bracelets/ https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-school-holidays-program-nature-bracelets/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://welcoming.org.au/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8107 Lets celebrate Welcoming Week, with some Australian crafts!

On Friday, we go on a hunt for some leaves and flowers to make a bracelet.

3:00 pm at Mount Isa City Library

Please note that:

  • Bookings required through Eventbrite
  • Activities are for children 6 + years old
  • A confirmation email will be sent automatically
  • Spaces are limited, but a waiting list will be available once the spaces are filled
]]> https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-school-holidays-program-nature-bracelets/feed/ 0 8107 Welcoming Week School Holidays Program – Australian animals paper crafts https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-school-holidays-program-australian-animals-paper-crafts/ https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-school-holidays-program-australian-animals-paper-crafts/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://welcoming.org.au/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8105 Lets celebrate Welcoming Week, with some Australian crafts!

On Wednesday we make some Aussie animals with paper plates and rolls.

3:00 pm at Mount Isa City Library

Please note that:

  • Bookings required through Eventbrite
  • Activities are for children 6 + years old
  • A confirmation email will be sent automatically
  • Spaces are limited, but a waiting list will be available once the spaces are filled
]]> https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-school-holidays-program-australian-animals-paper-crafts/feed/ 0 8105 Welcoming Week School Holidays Program – Coral Reef Diorama https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-school-holidays-program-coral-reef-diorama/ https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-school-holidays-program-coral-reef-diorama/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://welcoming.org.au/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8098 Lets celebrate Welcoming Week, with some Australian crafts!

On Monday we make a Great Barrier Reef diorama with egg cartons and pipe cleaner

3:00 pm at Mount Isa City Library

Please note that:

  • Bookings required through Eventbrite
  • Activities are for children 6 + years old
  • A confirmation email will be sent automatically
  • Spaces are limited, but a waiting list will be available once the spaces are filled
]]> https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-school-holidays-program-coral-reef-diorama/feed/ 0 8098 Welcoming Week – Beach Safe Presentation https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-beach-safe-presentation/ https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-beach-safe-presentation/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://welcoming.org.au/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8095 This Beach Safe Presentation is designed to provide education and understanding of vital beach safety and awareness information to members of our community that will keep them safe when visiting our beaches and waterways.

This free session will also highlight the safe swimming areas and dangers along Tannum Sands and Wild Cattle Creek. Learn how to keep safe on our beaches without getting in the water! Free BBQ to follow.

  • Date: Tuesday 17 September
  • Time: 9am – 11am
  • Location: Tannum Sands Beach: Meet at the surf lifesaving club
  • Cost: FREE, no RSVP required
  • Follow on Facebook
]]> https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-beach-safe-presentation/feed/ 0 8095 Welcoming Week – Nippers Come & Try Day https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-nippers-come-try-day/ https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-nippers-come-try-day/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://welcoming.org.au/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8088 Join our Tannum Sands Junior Activities Program for a free “Come and Try” session and experience what it is like to be a part of our Nippers!

The Tannum Sands Nipper Program runs on Sunday mornings throughout Summer and teaches kids surf awareness and skills in a safe and fun environment.

Learn about beach safety and lifeguard talk and join in fun beach games and activities!

  • Date: Tuesday 17 September
  • Time: 11.30am – 1pm
  • Location: Tannum Sands Beach: Meet at the surf lifesaving club
  • Cost: FREE, RSVP via GRC website
  • Designed for 5 – 15-year-olds
  • Follow on Facebook
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