Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland

Ben Maiyo: outstanding contribution by a new Queenslander

Ben Maiyo came to Australia two years ago and saw the support needs for Australians with a multiethnic background. Working at the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland, he also now volunteers at the Red Cross and has translated information in Kiswahili during Cyclone Alfred. He won the Outstanding Contribution by a New Queenslander at the …

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Cultural Fashion Show celebrating Queensland’s diversity

August is Multicultural Queensland Month, an initiative by the Queensland government showcasing and celebrating multiculturalism across the state. On Sunday, the first Cultural Fashion Show kicked off in Brisbane’s CBD to highlight the vibrant cultures living across Queensland with fashion from First Nations and multicultural designers. The event was organised by the Ethnic Communities Council …

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