What's going on in February 2018

Understand Centrelink Services & Payment

Date: Friday 9 February 2018
Time: 10.30am to 11.30am
Venue: 23 Foster Street, Newmarket

An officer from Centrelink will provide information on the following:

Changes to Family Tax Benefit
Changes to Family Entitlements
Education Payment
Special Benefit payment
Youth payment
Help in an emergency
Disability and Carer payment and more…..

For more information, contact Leonardo on 3257 1868 or Hilda (mobile: 0434 237 145)

A free information session organised by MCC's Settlement Services Programme and funded by the Department of Social Services.

Beach Safety Awareness

Date: Friday 23 February 2018
Time: 10.30am to 11.30am
Venue: 23 Foster Street, Newmarket

Learn about:

Keeping safe at the beach and in the water
Swimming between Red and Yellow Flags
Black and White Flags No Surf Zone
Rip Tides

To Register, contact Leonardo on 3257 1868 or Hilda (mobile: 0434 237 145)

A free information session organised by MCC's Settlement Services Programme and funded by the Department of Social Services.

English Conversation Club Lessons

Come and join the thriving club that meets at MCC every Thursday from 10.00am to 12.00pm. Our club members are mostly new migrants who cherish the opportunity to learn and practice conversing in English. These fun-filled classes are led by our dedicated team of volunteers - Michael Chung (Mong), Evelyn Wong, Evelyn Kuan, Lisa Ho, Kim Bott, Debbie Tam and coordinated by Sylvia Tiong & Kelly Wu. More club members are welcomed.

For further information, please contact MCC at 07 32571868.

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

Want to get into a career in early childhood education? Get qualified to work as an Assistant in a Childcare Centre, Nanny, Playgroup Supervisor or start your own Family Day Care.

The current course is scheduled from 1 February to 29 June 2018 and will be held at 23 Foster St, Newmarket.

No Fees for Australian/New Zealand citizens, Permanent Residents or Temporary Residents with the necessary visa and work permits on a pathway to permanent residency. Other conditions apply.

Contact MCC Project Coordinators at 07 32571868 or email info@mccbrisbane.org for information of the next intake.

This Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) project is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government.

Technicolour Chinese New Year Night Market

Date: Saturday 3 February 2018
Time: 4.30pm to 9.00pm
Venue: 23 Foster Street, Newmarket

Chinese New Year or “Spring Festival” 春節 is the most important celebration in the traditional Chinese calendar.

Let’s welcome 2018 and wish for a blessed and prosperous coming year with a free entry event full of red and gold. Join us and enjoy delicious Asian cuisine, crafts, lion dance and other spectacular activities!

This Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) project is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government.

Updates from January 2018

Commenced: Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability & Ageing)

18 students commenced their studies to be qualified to work as an Assistant in Nursing, Personal Care Assistant, Community Support Worker or Home Care Assistant.

The course is scheduled from 23 January to 15 June 2018. The next intake is planned for a mid/end July commencement.

No Fees for Australian/New Zealand citizens, Permanent Residents or Temporary Residents with the necessary visa and work permits on a pathway to permanent residency. Other conditions apply.

Contact MCC Project Coordinators at 07 32571868 or email info@mccbrisbane.org for more information about enrolment.

This Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) project is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government.