In October, we were proud to host our Cultural Humility Workshop, bringing together a diverse group of participants from the domestic and family violence sector, professional sporting organisations, perinatal wellbeing services, community services, and members of our Board. A special thank you to Majid, our Humanitarian Settlement Program Case Manager, who generously shared his personal journey of navigating skill recognition, finding purpose, and ultimately developing a sense of belonging in Australia. Through his lived experience, Majid provided valuable insights into what meaningful community partnerships look and feel like for humanitarian entrants, highlighting the importance of trust, connection, and genuine collaboration in supporting successful settlement outcomes. The positive feedback received highlighted the importance of ongoing learning and collaboration in building services and communities that genuinely reflect and respond to the rich diversity around us. Interested in joining us? Our next Cultural Humility Workshop will be held on: Date: Wednesday, 24th of February 2027Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PMLocation: MCCGC Southport Office, Level 1, 60 High Street, Southport Cost: $140 per person This interactive session provides practical tools, insights, and opportunities for reflection that can be applied across a range of professional and community settings. Register and learn more here. Together, we can build stronger, more inclusive communities through understanding, respect, and lifelong learning.

From school holiday activities to wellbeing initiatives and community celebrations, our Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) team has continued creating opportunities for connection, confidence and belonging across the Gold Coast. School’s Out, Fun’s In!During the Term 3 school holidays, the team brought young people together for a fun Movie Night and Indoor Games Day. Through movies, games and shared activities, participants had opportunities to connect with peers and enjoy the holidays in a safe and welcoming environment. Our Women’s Creative Wellness Circle Is Back!We proudly launched the second round of the Women’s Creative Wellness Circle for Arabic-speaking migrant and refugee women. Through creative arts activities, participants are supported to strengthen their mental health, explore emotions, reduce stress and connect with others in a culturally safe space. We look forward to continuing this healing and empowering journey over the next seven sessions. Celebrating 30 Years of MFOOur SETS Team Leader, Suheir, was honoured to attend MFO’s 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner, celebrating three decades of service to multicultural communities. Congratulations to MFO on this significant milestone. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to support culturally diverse communities across the region. Building Belonging Together: Turning Welcome into Meaningful BelongingAs part of Welcoming Week 2026, the City of Gold Coast hosted Building Belonging Together: Turning Welcome into Meaningful Belonging. The event brought together multicultural leaders, service providers, community representatives and local residents to explore inclusion and belonging. We were especially proud of our participant Zac, who courageously shared his settlement journey and reflected on what belonging means to him. His story highlighted the importance of opportunity and supportive communities.

It’s been a wonderful month of learning, connection, and community impact for our Community Pathway Connector (CPC) team. Women’s Space welcomed the season with Spring Reset, a creative paper flower workshop facilitated by community artist Sheree Audet. The session brought women together to create, connect, and strengthen their sense of belonging through creativity and shared experiences. We are happy to welcome Pavitra, our new volunteer. She is a PhD candidate in Public Health at Griffith University and will support Women’s Space activities and assist with research projects focused on the wellbeing of migrant women. The greatest measure of our impact is the feedback we receive from the people we support. They recently shared how the CPC team helped them navigate challenging circumstances, access services, and feel genuinely supported throughout their journeys. Our team proudly participated in the Out of the Shadows Walk, standing alongside the community to raise awareness of suicide prevention, honour loved ones lost, and promote hope and support. We celebrate the positive impact of mentorship within our team, with Jay supporting Mufaro as he builds new skills and confidence. Their journey reflects the power of learning together and investing in people. A heartfelt thank you to Hope Given for its generous donation of DV Support Packs. Strong partnerships help us provide practical support to clients experiencing challenging circumstances. Together, these moments reflect what community is all about: supporting one another, creating opportunities, and building stronger connections.