Strengthening communities
ECCQ supports social and economic participation for all Queenslanders through strengthening community associations, delivering leadership training, creating employment pathways and raising awareness of the benefits of cultural diversity.
For our recent policy submissions and publications on our community work, please click here.
Community Sector Development Program
ECCQ’s Peak Body Funding for Sector Development Services Program develops educational workshops and forums for community groups and associations in Brisbane, and regional Queensland to discuss and learn to set up and develop organisational capabilities in community associations and multicultural groups.
Bright Future Project
In collaboration with Queensford College, ECCQ’s Bright Future Project provides support and assistance to culturally and linguistically diverse Queenslanders to undertake formal training to gain nationally recognised skills and vocational qualifications.
The Building Australian Skills for Employment (BASE)
The program is designed to assist migrants and refugees gain valuable paid Australian workplace experience and facilitate qualifications and/or skills recognition.
Speak My Language (Disability)
The Speak My Language (Disability) program involves people with disabilities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and Indigenous communities, and other guest speakers, sharing practical tips and resources to support living well with a disability. Content will be available in 25 languages and provided as free downloads of interviews, radio broadcasts and Youtube videos.