Multicultural services and support
Organisations and advocacy groups providing a wide range of services and support for multicultural residents and visitors to the Sunshine Coast.
The following organisations and advocacy groups provide a range of support services and programs to new residents to the Sunshine Coast.
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Phone 1800 242 636 or email [email protected] | Providing specialised carer, aged, and disability support services for culturally and linguistically diverse carers and families. |
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Phone (07) 5491 4000 or email [email protected] | Offering a range of programs, services and facilities. They are commitment to inclusiveness and seek to respond to and address the needs of our multicultural community. |
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Phone 1300 785 446 | Leading aged care and health and well-being specialist, providing community services, transport solutions and volunteer programs. |
Community Action for a Multicultural Society Phone (07) 5441 4724 or email [email protected] | Supports groups to achieve greater intercultural connections so that people from culturally diverse backgrounds can achieve their ambitions for social and economic participation. |
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Phone (07) 5491 9655 or email [email protected] | Professional development is provided free to community care and aged care services seeking to enhance their delivery of culturally appropriate care to older people, people with a disability under 65 and their carers from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. |
Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Phone (07) 5499 9345 | A welcoming, multifunctional community space in the heart of Maleny, that provides opportunities for community connection and well being for everyone. |
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(07) 5443 6696 | Connecting people with their community in a friendly, accessible and respectful environment. Hosting community dinners, providing free counselling, family support and a community garden. |
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Phone (07) 5441 4724 | Working with community members to assist in establishing and strengthening their formal and informal sources of support and collaboration within the community. |
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Phone (07) 5443 8256 | Coordinating volunteer positions to suit a range of different skills and interests. |
Advocacy groups and organisations
| Organisation name | Organisation purpose |
| Amnesty International Sunshine Coast | Focus on upholding human rights for all. |
| Buddies Refugee Support Group | Support asylum seekers and refugees. |
Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland Phone (07) 3844 9166 | Supporting and advocating for the needs, interests and contributions of culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Queensland. |
Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia Phone (02) 6282 5755 | The national body representing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. |
Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Phone (03) 9340 3700 | A nationally recognised body that represents migrant and newly arrived young people. |
Queensland Human Rights Commission Phone 1300 130 670 | Supports businesses, government and the community to resolve discrimination complaints. |
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Phone (02) 9211 9333 | The national umbrella body for refugees and people seeking asylum and those who support them. |
Settlement Council of Australia Phone (02) 6282 8515 | The national peak body for settlement. |
| Sunshine Coast Multicultural Network | Brings together community, business and government to create opportunities for connections and to collaborate on identified needs and opportunities for our multicultural communites. |
| Sunshine Coast Refugee Action Network | Action, advocacy and community awareness. |
| Welcome to Maleny | Working creatively to contribute to the well-being of refugees. |
You can also search our Community Groups Directory to find local multicultural groups.