Events

Luminous Festival 2025

For the second time, Luminous in the Regions returns to the Gold Coast, and we are excited to invite communities to be part of this festival, in which we celebrate our cultural diversity.

One of the key elements of this parade is that our community illuminates the sky with the spectacular handmade lanterns they crafted. We will be hosting workshops to create these lanterns. If your community is interested in participating or presenting a cultural performance, please email our Community Development team member, Maria Camila, at camilas@mccgc.org.au.

If you want to become a food vendor, please fill out this form with your expression of interest. Click here

This parade fosters welcoming spaces and a sense of belonging for new Queenslanders. It promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with magnificent lanterns, live music, and performances from around the world.

The event is co-organised with Multicultural Australia and supported by SBS Audio SBS Australia and the City of Gold Coast.

• Date: Saturday, the 23rd of August
• Time: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Location: Home of the Arts, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise

To register your attendance, click here

Let’s come together in unity and celebrate the beautiful cultural richness we have on the Gold Coast.

Multicultural Employment EXPO

Our MCCGC Employment and Training Hub is pleased to invite the community to our Multicultural Employment EXPO on Friday, the 27^th of June, at the Southport Community Centre.

This FREE event is designed to support job seekers from diverse backgrounds. This expo offers a unique opportunity to:

• Connect with Employers: Meet potential employers from various industries who are actively seeking to diversify their workforce.
• Engage with Community Services: Access a range of community services that provide support and resources to help you succeed in your career journey.
• Explore Career Options: Discover a wide array of career paths and opportunities that align with your skills and interests.

Whether you're looking to start a new career, advance in your current field, or simply explore your options, the Multicultural Employment EXPO is the perfect place to begin.

If you are interested in being a stallholder, you can register at the link below by the 15th of June.  

Date: Friday, 27th June
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson St. 

Register for the event

Some confirmed expositors, more to come!

Employers

• CURA - https://cura.org.au/
• City of Gold Coast https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/home
• VRTP  - Village Roadshow Theme Parks (Movie World, SeaWorld, Wet & Wild, Paradise Country and TopGolf) https://themeparks.com.au/
• Bunnings https://www.bunnings.com.au/
• RACV Royal Pines Resort www.racv.com.au/royalpines
• ADF – Australia Defence Force https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers
• Queensland Ambulance Service https://www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/
• Frizelle Sunshine Automotive Group Pty Ltd https://www.frizellesunshine.com.au/
• Eri Care Support Services http://www.ericaressndis.com.au/
• GCISolutions https://gcisolutions.com.au
• CO.AS.IT. COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD https://www.coasit.asn.au/
• Gold Coast Dry Cleaning Specialists https://gcdrycleaning.com.au/
• Travel + Leisure Co. (Wyndham Club, Accor Vacations and others) https://www.travelandleisureco.com/
• Odoo https://www.odoo.com/
• Surf Life Saving Queensland https://lifesaving.com.au/
• dC aroma dCaroma.wordpress.com
• Vapiano Australia https://vapiano.com.au/

• Hertz Australia  https://www.hertz.com.au/

• Direct Personnel  https://directpersonnel.com.au

• Ozroll www.ozroll.com.au
• Infinite Care https://infin8care.com.au/ 
• Eximm www.eximm.com

• Good Vibes QCS www.goodvibes.com.au

• Inclusive Solutions Australia ISA  https://www.isagroup.com.au/services 
• Boating Industry Association https://marinejobs.org.au/

Community, Studies & More

• MCCGC – Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast  https://www.mccgc.org.au/
• Resolve Migration https://resolvemigration.com.au/
• Expert Education https://experteducation.com/australia/
• MFO - Multicultural Families Organisation https://www.mfo.org.au/

• TMC - Thriving Multicultural Communities https://www.tmcgc.org/

• MEGT https://www.megt.com.au/
• Asset College https://www.asset.edu.au/
• GESS Education https://www.gesseducation.edu.au/
• Office of Fair Trading https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/
• QTES https://qtes.net.au/
• National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) Ltd https://www.naati.com.au/
• Gimbal Training https://gimbalgroup.com.au/
• Griffith University https://www.griffith.edu.au/
• Karakan Multicultural Youth & Families Service https://karakan.com.au/
• Manufacturing Skills Queensland www.msq.org.au
• Volunteering Gold Coast https://volunteeringgc.org.au/
• APM https://apm.net.au/
• Sarina Russo Job Access  https://sarinarusso.com.au

• MAX Solutions https://www.maxsolutions.com.au/

• ACE Community Colleges https://www.acecolleges.edu.au/

• CASA www.acasa.org.au

Our Sponsors

• SBS Audio https://www.sbs.com.au/audio
• City of Gold Coast https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Home
• Resolve Migration https://resolvemigration.com.au/
• Expert Education www.experteducation.com.br

• Local Jobs www.dewr.gov.au/local-jobs-program

• Gold Coast Regional Jobs Committee https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Invest-do-business/Supporting-business/Business-incentives-investment-programs/Gold-Coast-Regional-Jobs-Committee

• GC Migration https://gcmigration.com.au

• Nationwide Education https://nationwide.edu.au