The Queensland Government provides funding for the following projects:
Community Action for a Multicultural Society (CAMS)
CAMS is a program funded by the Multicultural Affairs Queensland. It aims to advocate for the needs of new and emerging communities within government systems and to promote the benefits of multiculturalism. This program has been refunded for another 3 years and the name changed to Community Action for a Multicultural Society.
CAMS focuses on community development and creates awareness with government departments of the needs
of new and emerging communities. It also promotes the benefits of diversity and is intended to create strong
links between new and emerging communities and Government Departments.
CAMS in the North Queensland regional area of Townsville has the overall focus of encouraging Government and Non-government services.
Priorities Areas to date are:
Social planning and policy development
Social action and group advocacy
Coordination/Network Development
Service/ sector support and development
Community education
Community/ cultural group development and support
Development and convening of Cultural Diversity Network and North Queensland Multicultural Health Network to ensure
inclusion of regional needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities in policy and planning and implementation strategies
Promotion of regional needs through responding to consultations about policy documents to Government
Concentration internally to develop culturally competent services within TMSG.
Family Well-Being Network Program
The Family Well-Being Network is a 2 years pilot program (2007-2008) in Rasmussen and Vincent areas which is funded
by the Department of Communities. This pilot program is discontinued as of July 1 2009.
This program provides a holistic approach to family support service provision and build capacity to provide services in a sustainable way to families undergoing crisis in renewal areas of Vincent (Western Zone) and Rasmussen (Upper Ross).
An outreaching, community culturally appropriate and flexible model will work with service delivery agencies to improve
access to support services and improve family well-being.
This network will provide the following services to families, individuals and community groups residing
in Vincent (Western Zone) and Rasmussen (Upper Ross):
Information Advice and Referral
Personal Support
Family and Child Support
Community/Cultural, Group Development and Support
Service/Sector Support and Development
Bi Cultural Support Assistance Program
TMSG has partnered with The Multicultural Development Association (MDA) Brisbane in the delivery of support to Early Childhood Services.
The program will include the provision of a state wide pool of cultural support workers and culturally appropriate information to ensure children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds can access early childhood services across Queensland
Eat Well and be active Community Partnerships Program
The program has been funded by the department of Communities for 12 months... delivery of healthy eating sessions in partnership with QLD Health and Health Educators "The 7 Natural Physicians"
For more information on the above projects please contact us.
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