Our Successes
| Project Title | Grantor | Project Aim | Project Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Grants 2016 | Australian Government/Community Grants Hub | To enable small community organisations to purchase much-needed equipment, training, transport and background screening. |
More than 15 Volunteers attended their CPR and First Aid training. First Aid Kits were purchased. Volunteers undertook their police Checks. |
| Covid-19 Vaccination works Application ID:173 | Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) |
Collect feedback on any unmet community needs about communication and/or lack of information. Summary of community perspectives on vaccines before and after. |
Moving people from categorical denial of COVID-19 existence to start having conversations on it. #sessions were run in different regions throughout QLD to support CALD Communities during these hardship moments. Most of our sessions were held either through virtual channels or in person (taking into account social distances). We reached hundreds of community members in need. Profesionnal trainers from other organisations were brought in to support with training. However, community perspectives were unchanged still. More work hard to be done. |
| Engaging for safer communities: Through vaccination/boosters Application ID:333 |
FECCA |
Demonstrate how the Rapid Antigen test is done. Provide information on where walk-in vaccination centres are located to the target audience. Using a graphic designer to video record and co-brand our project. |
Getting CALD communities from Vaccination refusal to slowly taking vaccines. #As an organisation we did not abdicate our responsilbities to support CALD communities although it was a taboo to initiate any conversations related to covid-19 and vaccines. #More sessions were organised; communities were reffered to walk-in vaccination centres. |
| FECCA Covid-19 Vaccine Information Session (Joint venture with Congolese Community) Application: 487 |
FECCA |
Bolstering community members’ experience and confidence to appropriately receive information and maintain their well-being. Demonstrate how to use RAT Strengthening community leaders and enhancing their social capital. Engaging with CALD COVID Health Engagement Project (CCHEP) to provide in-language information and resources about COVID-19 and booster vaccines. Deliver Online forums or workshops, including language sessions on COVID-19 vaccines, booster vaccines, and living with COVID-19. |
An increasing number of people now RAT test before they see their loved ones. # CALD members were shown how to use RAT by a prafessional practitioner. #Community leaders were empowered with appropriate knowldge during these sessions so that in turn they could also support their communities. #In-language information were provided . #Online sessions were organised through zoom with dozens of CALD members taking part. |
| Covid-19 Vaccine Infor Session + community consultation | FECCA |
FECCA organised a meeting to meet with members of the Congolese and Multicultural Community of QLD. Collecting questions from community members. Clarifying questions and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccines. Identifying barriers stopping community members from taking boosters and kids vaccines. |
Community concerns and questions attended to with intention to enrich policies and how to deal with CALD communities in the face of Covid-19. Session organised in Goodna, community leaders and members had an apportunity to share their suggest what could help CALD communities during these tougher times. #Barriers were identified and promises made for further support. |
| Ubuntu Application No. MAQ05324 |
Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs |
A festival that aims to bring together people of culturally diverse backgrounds and the wider community in a celebration of the region’s diverse cultures and to promote intercultural connections through activities. |
Big Event was organised bringing communities of all walks of life together through activities such as storytelling, drumming, cultural food displays etc... |
| Health and Wellbeing Session Application ID:491 |
FECCA |
How to use the RAT test. Informing attendees about symptoms of Covid-19 Well-being: Food preparation and conservation/safety. |
Communities reported to use some of the strategies and techniques learned from these sessions in their own homes. For instance, how to use RAT tests and food preparation/safety. # A professional trainer taught CALD members about symptoms of Covid-19. #community members were also trained on how to prepare and coserve food during these sessions. |
| Mbarí: The African Village of Unity and Tolerance Application MAQ05774 |
Multicultural Affairs Queensland |
The event aimed to celebrate inclusiveness, respect, and belonging for all in the wider community. |
Another major event in Ipswich CALD communities that brought together more than 400 people to celebrate cultures and their influences. #This event focused more on activities which would further embolden inclusivity, respect and belonging. |
| Door-to-Door Outreach Initiative Application ID:569 |
FECCA |
Inviting a medical professional to demonstrate how to use RAT kit and guide the audience on what to do with the results. Reach Communities at the grassroots level and in their in-language. Having a medical professional to talk about field questions. |
Our devoted volunteers were on the field, working with communities on how to use RAT tests. # we did reach out to communities in areas such as Toowoomba, Logan and Inala; with more than 100 community members involved. As a result, people reported feeling more confident about testing themselves and their respective relatives. Communities reported feeling confident knowing COVID-19 symptoms. |
| MIGRANT LGBTQ FOR SAFE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITIES PROJECT Application No. SDC-2023-009 |
Department of Justice and Attorney-General (Women’s safety, victims and community support) |
Raise awareness of domestic and family violence and its impacts, how to recognise it and appropriately refer + support primary prevention. Engage with cultural leaders to support them in developing their understanding of domestic and family violence. Reduce domestic and family violence from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Reduce domestic and family violence re-offending, including working with perpetrators and/or victim-survivors, and/or target awareness raising and prevention of non-physical forms of abuse. |
After running this campaign in most CALD Communities, we have realised that the LGBTQI+ topic is still an issue of no discussion for most people. Still the issue is considered of being taboo and those who attempt to speak about it are either threatened or ostracised; this due to many factors including ignorance or existing social norms and religious beliefs. However, we did manage to speak about this issue in private settings whereby privacy and confidentiality was sought before hand. During these private conservations we encouraged LGBTQI members to be bold and speak out for their social, cultural and economic inclusion and acceptance. we also touched on issues such domestic violence and how to prevent it within the LGBTQI+communities. #Several leaders were engaged, although they did not want to associate themselves with it, to work out on how best can these communities be approached and supported. referrals were made for members who might seek for further support. #there was a small number of the LGBTQI+ community members we spoke to and supported in areas such as Ipswich, Cairns,Logan and Toowoomba. However, there is more work that has to be done in these CALD communities, if we are to see significant changes (acceptance and inclusions of queer members). |
| HEALTH CHECK CAMPAIGN FOR BREAST, BOWEL, & CERVICAL SCREENING RFP Number: 2024/01 |
Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative (The Collaborative), an initiative of the Federation of Ethnic Communities of Australia (FECCA) |
Start conversations in CALD communities about Breast, Bowel and cervical cancer Conduct Needs Assessments within these Communities Find out fears and barriers impeding Health Checks; propose solutions to overcome these fears and barriers. |
This campaign reached more than 2000 CALD Community members with the aim to start cancer screening conversations in these groups. Cancer screening project was conducted accross several regions of Queensland such as Cairns, Logan, Ipswich, Toowoomba. As result of this campaign we found out that there are deeply routed myths and assumptions related to cancer which hinder most CALD communities to participate in cancer screeening. But after conducting a thorough campaign we managed to slowly shifting some of long held views regarding cancer. For instance, some CALD members took initiave to book in their first screenings. #Fears and barriers were identified and passed on the grantor and other agencies for more investigations. |
| The Tale of the Thousand and One Nights Application ID:MAQ06109 |
Multicultural Affairs Queensland, Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services |
Celebrating Multicultural QLD Event. An event that aims to bring together people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the wider community in a celebration of the region’s diverse cultures and to promote intercultural connections. |
A large community event was held at a Goodna public state school whereby more than 300 people attended. #Cultural activities such as storytelling, cultural performances and dances took place; social connections and cultural exchanges were supported. #Different dishes were present for each culture to showcase their meals and share meanings behind every dishes. |
| Children’s Rights Queensland Children’s week Grant | Children’s Rights Queensland |
Queensland Children’s week is about holding an event for QLD Children to learn about their rights and participate in safe community events. |
This event took part in Ipswich at a local park where more than 60 children and their parents/guardians attended. #Children were engaged through many activities such as reading Children's rights books provided by the grantor. #Parents were engaged into activities such as children's books reading; discussions on children's rights were held. #Refreshments were provided. |
| Chat with Our Elders Initiative-2025 | Council on the Ageing Queensland-Queensland Seniors Month Grant | Change traditional perceptions on ageing. Advancements in medicine and technology have enabled seniors to live longer with the opportunity to contribute to their communities. Connect older Queenslanders to inclusive events and activities by producing culturally inclusive, intergenerational or lifestyle events/activities for Queenslanders in their communities. Create opportunities for older Queenslanders to continue to participate in activities beyond Queensland Seniors Month. Encourage older Queenslanders to live active and healthy lives with improved physical and mental wellbeing. Enhance opportunities for older Queenslanders to continue to learn through community education, lifelong learning, and digital literacy. | A very successful event which enabled youths and elders to come together and chat on various cultural issues such as dowry, safety and peaceful integration. As result of this event, our organisation has maintained a strong connection between elders and youths-strengthening their collaboration. | Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Rich traditions | Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security/Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships/Minister for Multiculturalism | The Celebrating Reconciliation Grants provides funding to local communities to host events that encourage participation in National Reconciliation Week. It allows Queenslanders to celebrate and build respectful relationships between Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous peoples. These events are an opportunity for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can join the national reconciliation effort. |
A very successful event was held in Goodna at a public school whereby dozens of people from different cultures and traditions attended and fully participated into event activities. Cultural displays, traditional dances and music performances were present. #This event provided and inclusive and respectful space for truth-telling, learning and connection. It also raised awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and contributions, promoting greater understanding and respect among all community members. By providing opportunities for truth-telling, cultural exchange, and shared experiences, the event helped build stronger, more inclusive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. #we are assuming that due to this event we managed to bring about strong social relationships; we promoted reconcialition and celebrated shared culture and identity. | Queensland Child Protection Week-Protecting Children is Everybody's Business. | Children's Rights Queensland. | “Everyone should know about Children’s Rights!” This theme provides a wonderful opportunity to share the message of children’s rights within our communities and to celebrate the talents, abilities and freedoms of children. |
#an amazing event was held on the 20th of September at the Park-Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve Playground where dozens of children and parents/Guardians showed up. Fruitful discussions were held in small groups about the rights and shared responsibilities of both parents and children. After that there were few activities such as lotus flower making, sponge balloon relay and balloon relay; followed by some Refreshments. |