Multicultural Community Program

The program provides information, referral and support to individuals and families who are new to this area, migrants, cultural groups and people from non-English speaking countries.

Do you live in or around:

Mackay
Sarina
Dysart
Moranbah
Whitsunday
Proserpine
Bowen
Middlemount

The Multicultural Community Program may assist you if you are

New to the area.
Interested to join a multicultural group.
A parent with young children.
Having difficulties finding out information.
Interested to practice speaking English.
Experiencing difficulty adjusting to life in Australia.
A member of a cultural group and want some information.
An employer of skilled migrants.
New to Australia and want some information about life in Australia.
Need support to advocate on an issue.

Community Action for a Multicultural Society (CAMS)

Community Action for a Multicultural Society (CAMS), is a network of multicultural community workers undertaking systemic and group advocacy, and community capacity-building activities for the benefit of Queenslanders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and to strengthen multiculturalism across the state. The network consists of 20 multicultural, advocacy and community workers across the state, many of whom are regional and/ or part-time positions. Workers include local regional workers; statewide ethnic specific workers for three communities - African, Pacific Islander and South Sea Islanders; a grants access officer and several statewide systemic advocacy workers. CAMS workers are based in community organisations, peaks and one Council. Regional areas where CAMS workers are located include Logan, Bundaberg, Mackay, Gold Coast, Caboolture, Nambour, Hervey Bay, Cairns, Toowoomba and Townsville.

Mackay and Whitsunday Region

Regular Multicultural Activities

World Cafe English Conversation Group

If you are interested to improve and practice your English Conversation, you should come along. It is a small and friendly groupthat meet to discuss topics such as driving in Queensland, things to see and do around Mackay, health care, family and children etc. We also have cooking and craft demonstrations regularly. Please be aware that this is not an English class.

Venue: The Shed, George Street Neighbourhood Centre
When: Every Tuesday, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
What to bring: Food to share
Please call before coming as time and venue may change.

World Cafe

Multicultural Playgroup

The group welcomes families from all over the world. Playgroups help children and families:

Develop and learn through play.
Have fun with educational activities.
Further develop a child's physical abilities and social skills.
Meet new people, share experiences and ideas

Venue: Shakespeare Child and Family Centre
When: Friday, 9:3 0am to 11:30 am
What to bring: Hat, sunscreen, water and food for you and your children.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact the Multicultural Community Worker:

Phone: (07) 4957 2626
Fax: (07) 4957 6728
Email: multi@georgestreetnc.org.au

Postal address:
PO Box 4112
South Mackay QLD 4740

Office Hours

Wednesday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
or by appointment

Downloads

Download a copy of our brochure in PDF format.

Location

The Multicultural Commuinty Program operates through the George Street Neighbourhood Centre at 4 George Street, South Mackay. See the Contact Us page for additional contact details.