Developing and Growing Small Business Program (DGSB) DIGITAL SOLUTIONS 2022

Class 2022 Applications Now Open

DGSB (Developing & Growing Small Business) program has been providing the finest business start program for last 5 years in Brisbane helping CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) community to meet their true potential in the market place.

This program is aimed at getting you to start or to improve your business. You are encouraged to apply now if you:

• are a migrant from a non-English background and hold Australian Permanent Residency (PR) or Citizenship
• have an idea to start a business but don’t know where to start
• are in the early stage of business, and want to scale it up
• are willing to learn and meet like-minded people and experts

This program is created and delivered by Multicultural Community Centre, Brisbane.

Key dates:

Stream 1: Kick Start Business (No business experience in Australia)

  • Registrations open till: March 2022 Fill out an online application (QR Code below)

 

  • Program Schedule for Stream 1 Workshops: 24 hours online zoom  session
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Email: dgsb@mccbrisbane.org

 

Stream 2: Improve & Scale-up (Small business owner in Australia – only applicable for those who have a current business operating with an ABN)

The program consists of 3 business coaching sessions. In each session you as a business owner will talk to a business coach to identify weaknesses and work on strategies to improve your business. 
This time the DGSB Digital Solutions program will focus on the essentials of improving the ONLINE presence of your current business (with emphasis on social media).
Please fill out the form which will take approximately 10 – 20 mins. This will help us to know you and make the interview session more effectively. As this is a government funded program, we need your up-to-date and official personal information to check the eligibility (Citizen or PR from a CALD background). Thank you.

 

Email: dgsb@mccbrisbane.org

Awards – Queensland Multicultural Awards 2016

On Saturday 20th August, the 2016 Queensland Multicultural Awards organized by Multicultural Affairs Queensland, was held at the Logan Entertainment Centre. At this gala event attended by key CALD community leaders, Ministers, politicians and government officers, there were 27 finalists from the private and public sectors, government and non-government organisations, nominated for awards. Multicultural Community Centre (MCC) and Diverciti Enterprises were finalists in the following categories: Employment, Education and Training Innovation: Non-government and Private Enterprise, and Business Excellence: Organisation.

It was indeed a huge honour for MCC when it won the overall Minister’s award, beating 26 other finalists, including Townsville Hospital and the Queensland Police Academy. MCC’s key business is to get migrants and refugees into the workforce, and integrated into mainstream society, through its “Migrant One Stop Shop’. Essential to its training and employment programme is the running of government – funded courses including Certificate III in Aged Care / Child Care, Certificate II Kitchen Operations, Certificate I in Business. Annually over 90 % complete their courses; while over 80% find jobs, with many going on to do Diploma or tertiary courses.
It was also wonderful that the newly established Diverciti Cleaning (a social enterprise) was also a finalist. The company was set up as a means of providing guaranteed employment and a steady above award income to unemployed CALD people, in cleaning, an occupation which is, possibly, the most unregulated in our society today. Diverciti seeks out cleaning contracts and guaranteed work paying above award wages, which is then ‘sub-contracted’ to a CALD cleaner. Thus Diverciti supports MCC by creating job opportunities for its clients as MCC has a pool of job seekers that has relevant skills set, some having been trained in Certificate II Assets Maintenance (Cleaning Operations). In addition, the cleaning industry has always been one of the ideal industries for starting up a small business and as a result MCC job seekers are supported in setting up small businesses to give them a sustainable and independent future.

These initiatives from both MCC and Diverciti Enterprises, enable migrants and refugees to settle down in Queensland, by promoting a sense of belonging, as all work together to build a prosperous, fair and harmonious nation. More importantly, all job seekers are able to participate fully in the economic, political and social life of the state. We live in a global village, with multi-national companies operating in our global economy. CALD migrants bring a diverse range of skills, talents, languages to the workplace; in addition to an extended network of contacts spanning the globe. Australia can benefit not only from this vast range of diverse communities economically, but the cultural and social contributions bring so much colour and variety to all of us to enjoy.

 

10363NAT Certificate II in Spoken and Written English

No Cost* for 10363NAT Certificate II in Spoken and Written English course (in partnership with Asian Pacific Institute) for eligible students

10363NAT Certificate II in Spoken and Written English
The Multicultural Community Centre (MCC) in conjunction with Asian Pacific Institute (RTO No.6153) is currently running the Certificate II in Spoken and Written English (10363NAT).

The Certificate II in Spoken and Written English develops skills for learners to satisfy their own simple everyday transactional and limited social needs in order to empower them to: be able to participate in transactional exchanges such as arranging a service, purchasing a product, joining a library, etc; be able to give and follow spoken instructions such as asking for/giving directions, paying a bill, etc. The course focuses on building the four macro skill areas of English as a Second Language (speaking, listening, reading and writing) giving every learner the opportunity to improve their vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation as they practice their English through a great variety of topics including how to write information and job seeking texts such as resumes and cover letters.

After achieving the Certificate II in Spoken and Written English, candidates may progress into further vocational training such as Certificate III in Aged Care or Early Childhood Education and Care.

* Fee-Free for eligible participants only. This Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) project is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government

Please CONTACT US to enrol or for more information.

Settlement Engagement and Transition Support Program

Funded by DSS (Department of Social Services), MCC helps and supports eligible migrants*, refugees*, and temporary residents* under the SSP (Settlement Services Program). For them to be eligible they must: live permanently in Brisbane, Queensland and have been in Australia for less than 5 years. MCC helps SSP clients to settle and integrate into Australian society. MCC also provides a range of services to benefit SSP clients.

*Eligibility:
  • Migrants – visa subclass family stream (low English proficiency) 100, 101, 102, 103, 114, 115, 116, 117, 143, 801,
    802, 804, 835, 836, 837, 838, 864.
  • Refugees – visa subclass 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 800, 866. Other stream – visa subclass 151, 852.
  • Temporary residents – visa subclass family stream 173, 300, 309, 310, 445, 820, 884.
  • Skilled stream (dependants only) 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 188, 400, 403, 408, 476, 482, 485, 489, 491, 494.

Casework and ReferralsHelps migrants understand more about the mainstream services, their rights and responsibilities. Refugees and migrants are connected with the appropriate agencies and organisations.

Info Sessions and Life SkillsInformation sessions on many useful topics such as banking, nutrition, parenting, fire and safety, renting rights and responsibilities, managing money, police services, employment and much more.

Youth Leadership ProgramWe have been running “Set for Life”: a project aimed at motivating students from years 10, 11 and/or 12 to pursue a career pathway that will lead them to success. Click here to download the brochure with more information

Please CONTACT US for more information.

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability and Ageing)

Next Intake Start Date: 29 September 2021

No Cost to Eligible Participants!!*

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability and Ageing) (CHC33015)
The Multicultural Community Centre (MCC) in conjunction with Asian Pacific Institute (RTO No.6153) will be running the Individual Support courses for those wishing to gain entry into the Aged Care and disability industry. The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability and Ageing) runs for 16 weeks full-time including both 10 weeks of in-class lectures and 6 weeks of mandatory practical placement with an aged care facility (minimum 120 hours), and a disability services agency. Essential knowledge and skills will be assessed through written work and industry placement.

This course is nationally recognized, and upon completion, students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to work as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in an Aged Care Facility, a Community support Worker, a Home Care Assistant or a Community Care Worker.

Students aspiring to continue with further study can upgrade to the Certificate IV in Ageing Support or Certificate IV in Disability, or diversify into other fields within Community Services. Students can also advance into Diploma level studies or other health care professions such as Nursing at a tertiary level.

Under this training, students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds will be able to receive language support (if required) to enable students to work through their notes and to prepare for assessment.

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

Please CONTACT US to enrol or for more information.

CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

Next Intake Start Date: January 2022 (date to be determined later)

No Cost to Eligible Participants!!*

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113)
The Multicultural Community Centre (MCC) in partnership with Asian Pacific Institute (RTO No.6153) will be running Child Care courses for those seeking a career in Child Care industry.

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care runs for 20 weeks  including practical placement in a child care centre. Essential knowledge and skills will be assessed through written work and industry placement.

This course is nationally recognized, and upon completion, students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to work as a Nanny, Assistant in a Childcare Centre, Playgroup Supervisor, Family Day Care Worker, or Mobile Assistant. Students aspiring to continue with further study can upgrade to the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care which is also offered by the Asian Pacific Institute.

Under this training, students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds will be able to receive language support (if required) to enable students to work through their notes and to prepare for assessment.

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

Please CONTACT US to enrol or for more information.