Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland

📅Today is World Diabetes Day, marking the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin. With 537 million people living with diabetes globally, nearly 50% remain undiagnosed. The 2024-2026 theme, "For a Better Diabetes Life", focuses on improving daily lives and wellbeing. The ECCQ Chronic Disease Program educates multicultural community members surrounding diabetes, risks and self-management along with improving overall health and wellbeing. The team of trained multicultural health workers deliver free education in-language at places and times suitable for the communities across Queensland. ✅️Learn more about the Chronic Disease Program and access our resources by contacting us at chronicdisease2@eccq.com.au, calling 07 3844 9166 or visiting https://lnkd.in/dKD4FYPR #ECCQ #chronicdisease #multiculturalhealth #health #worlddiabetesday #chronicdiseaseprevention #wellbeing #diabetes #multicultural

We are proud to announce that Central Queensland University partnered with ECCQ to publish a policy analysis examining the inclusion of seasonal workers in hepatitis B public health policies. The study titled, “Public health policy for temporary seasonal workers with chronic hepatitis B in high-income countries: A comparative analysis” includes a focus on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme seasonal workers as a priority population. This policy analysis advocates for inclusive policies that explicitly recognise temporary seasonal workers, and its findings highlight the need to prioritise equity for this group to achieve hepatitis B elimination goals by 2030. 🔗You can read the full policy analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gutFAPSX #ECCQ #CQU #research #hepatitisB #policy #healthequity #humanrights #researchhighlight

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The Darling Downs African Communities Council (DDACC), ECCQ and Welcoming Australia are co-presenting the first in a series of conversations about racism in schools, and the impact this has on students, families and communities. This important conversation is focused on building robust, place-based solutions to address racism in schools in the Toowoomba region. The first session will feature John Bosco Ngendakurio presenting the key findings of his research into racism in Australian schools and recommendations on how to reduce racism and/or mitigate its impact. A facilitated discussion will follow, involving parents, educators, politicians, and community members, fostering a collective understanding of the issue. This event is supported by Mercy Community, Multicultural Australia, QPASTT, University of Southern Queensland Expand Your Library and Value Learning Intercultural Specialists. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gsGM7f4V

The Bilingual Health Workforce Evaluation project, done by ECCQ in partnership with True Relationships & Reproductive Health and funded by Jobs Queensland through the Queensland Care Consortium (QCC), has delivered its final report. Over the last year, the project's aim was to address workforce gaps in Queensland’s health and community care sectors, focusing on the role of bilingual and bicultural workers, especially those working in health to improve healthcare access for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations. You can find and read the final report through our website: https://lnkd.in/gWhRmJ5R #ECCQ #Research #Bilingual #Workforce #Health #CALD

We are building inclusive Aged Care! ECCQ Multicultural Partners invite Commonwealth Home Support Programme and Community Aged Care Providers to attend our upcoming Cultural Awareness trainings in Stanthorpe and Warwick. In these workshops you will have the opportunity to explore the meaning of culture, identify your own cultural worldview, review important cultural differences impacting on interactions and services, and much more. Registration is free and includes light refreshments. For the Stanthorpe workshop you can register here: https://lnkd.in/gV5DzFxN and for training in Warwick please register here: https://lnkd.in/gPZ3gBV4 For more information, contact Multicultural Partners at mp@eccq.com.au

Very honoured to join the Sunshine Coast Migrant Hub, Caloundra community centre, and Baringa community centre yesterday evening to celebrate what has been a great year for them and, most importantly, their clients. I know that they are doing whatever it takes to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, ensuring individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds are supported to participate in our economy. They go an extra mile, if required, as they attempt to maximize the economic outcomes for multicultural communities in their patch, enabling them to utilise their full potential in education, skills and previous work experience. ECCQ shares this vision with you! Lisa Ward CEO

🔎Looking for your next career move? Discover exciting opportunities to grow and thrive with us! Visit our job opportunities page to explore our open positions and take your next step with ECCQ. 👉 Check our current vacancies here: https://lnkd.in/g5rm35vG

An opportunity to have your say📢 Members of culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD) are invited to participate in an important research project that has been designed by QUT (Ethics Approval Number 7046) to improve disaster communications within multicultural communities. ECCQ urges you to take part in this research if you a member of a CALD community in Queensland and speak English as a second (additional) language. If you’re over 18, please complete the survey at the link below for your chance to win a $500 Digital Mastercard gift card, or one of two runners-up prizes of a $250 Digital Mastercard gift card. You can access the survey through the following link: https://lnkd.in/ghDysqig Terms and Conditions are available here: https://lnkd.in/g-5Y4iAD #ECCQ #QUT #Haveyoursay #disastercommunication #survey #CALD Lisa Ward Jenny Zhengye Hou

Is your organisation Deaf friendly? What barriers do Deaf people experience? How can your organisation improve their practices to be inclusive? Aged care staff and health professionals are invited to an education and network event where you will learn how to better support Deaf older people and to understand their culture and communication. This is a free event, morning tea is provided. Secure your spot by registering at www.eccq.info/DEAF This event will be held by ECCQ, MultiLink Community Services Inc., Metro South Health and Deaf Connect , and funded by the State and Federal Government. For more information, please email mp@eccq.com.au