Alcohol and other drugs (AOD) are becoming an increasing concern in our multicultural communities, affecting people both physically and mentally. To develop culturally appropriate educational resources and reduce barriers to accessing existing AOD services, we organized two co-design consultation workshops this month in Brisbane and Logan, in collaboration with the Queensland Injectors Health Network (QuIHN).
A total of 27 participants from diverse ethnic backgrounds and age groups attended, actively sharing their insights and ideas on AOD-related needs and potential solutions. Based on these consultations, we will develop educational resources and seek further community feedback.
If you are interested in the project or would like to participate in the future, please contact Project Officer Linh Nguyen at linhn@eccq.com.au or 0481 586 023.
From March 17 to 19, 2025, we conducted our annual refresher training to ensure our team stays equipped with the latest information and essential skills to best serve our communities.
A hepatitis quiz not only tested staff knowledge but also reinforced key information. Joe Debattista, Sexual Health & BBV Coordinator from Metro North Public Health Unit, provided updates on HIV and STIs, with his additional topic on sexuality capturing significant interest.
Harpreet Kalsi-Smith from Kindness Company delivered an important session on palliative care—a challenging yet essential topic. Given that some of our staff support clients at the end of life as chronic hepatitis B is a major cause of liver cancer, this training provided practical tools to better assist clients while also protecting their own well-being.
If you’re interested in our work, please contact us at health@eccq.com.au or visit www.eccq.com.au/bbv.
