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Volunteer with us
Volunteers can play a significant role in welcoming and helping refugees with their settlement in this country. They extend the role of MDA staff by providing companionship, assistance and support.
For further information and contact details please view our Volunteer Program.
Current volunteer opportunities
Donate
Donate money to help MDA continue its valuable work supporting refugees and migrants.
Donate items of clothing, blankets or kitchen utensils to our clients
Work with us
Regional Social inclusion worker: Rockhampton
Bring your high level strategy skills and knowledge in community work relating to building social connections and reducing social exclusion to a dynamic and vibrant regional office committed to respecting human rights, social justice, equity and dignity for all.
How to apply:
1. Access a copy of the position description
2. Follow the instructions for how to apply
Applications close: 10:00am Friday 17 May, 2013
Regional Social inclusion worker: Toowoomba
Bring your high level strategy skills and knowledge in community work relating to building social connections and reducing social exclusion to a dynamic and vibrant regional office committed to respecting human rights, social justice, equity and dignity for all.
How to apply:
1. Access a copy of the position description
2. Follow the instructions for how to apply
Applications close: 10:00am Friday 17 May, 2013
Employment Advisor - Rockhampton
Are you experienced in assisting people into work?
Are you able to work culturally appropriate with people from refugee backgrounds?
Do you excel at building relationships with employers big and small?
If your answer is 'yes' to these questions, then this opportunity may be for you!
The Multicultural Development Association assists people from asylum seeker, refugee and migrant backgrounds to develop the knowledge, skills, relationships and connections needed to successfully live in Australia.
The Employment Advisor will assist MDA clients get work ready and find employment, as well as engaging local and regional industry around sustainable employment opportunities for our clients.
How to apply:
1. Access a copy of the position description
2. Follow the instructions for how to apply
Applications close: 10:00am Monday 20 May, 2013
Cultural Support Workers
Cultural Support Workers (CSWs) are employed casually by MDA to assist in the successful settlement of migrants and refugees in Australia. Due to the nature of the work, regular hours and income cannot be guaranteed. Work is assigned in response to requests from the community.
CSWs assist in the Settlement Program(s) as well as the Early Childhood Program. Language skills to the native level( in a language other than English) will be required, as well as the ability to speak and understand English to an appropriate level of fluency. A large part of the CSW role will include supporting communication between the clients and mainstream services.
In the Settlement program(s), CSWs support families in day-to-day processes required to establish themselves and their families in Brisbane, Toowoomba and Rockhampton.
In the Early Childhood Program, CSWs support children’s services to successfully include children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds across the State.
In the Consultancy services the CSWs provide culturally appropriate advice and support to government and non-government organisations across Queensland.
It is a requirement for all CSWs to hold a current ‘working with children’ Blue Card. Applicants must be willing to apply for and pay for a blue card. Please check the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (ccypcg) website for current costs.
To register as a CSW simply submit the completed Cultural Support Worker Expression of Interest form.
For more information, please contact:
- Cultural Support Coordinator
- Tel: (07) 3337 5400
- Email: bsa@mdabne.org.au
Become a member
If you would like to become a member please contact membership secretary Sarah Pember at sarahp@mdabne.org.au. There is an annual membership fee of $20.00. Members receive updates from MDA about latest news and our work.
Community news
Find out the latest news about refugees and migrant communities at the Brisbane Actionweb for Refugee Collaboration (BARC) website.