Refugee Health Network Queensland

17/06/2026

Celebrating Australia's diverse strengths this week as part of Refugee Week 2026 this week with CommBank Socceroos Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA)

16/06/2026

✨ Upcoming spoken-word event featuring incredibly powerful performances you won’t want to miss! ✨

Grab your tickets via the QR codes or search “Stories of Our Sisters – Ethni"

📍 Logan – Kingston Butter Factory
🗓️ Friday, 19 June 2026

📍 Brisbane – Queensland Multicultural Centre (in partnership with BEMAC)
🗓️ Friday, 26 June 2026

16/06/2026

Flu spreads easily and can cause serious illness.

The flu vaccine is free for all Queenslanders aged 6 months and over. You can get the free flu vaccine if you live in Queensland, even if you do not have a Medicare card.

Children aged 2 to 5 (before they turn 6) can get their flu vaccine as a needle-free nasal spray. Older children and young people aged 6 to 17 years, (before they turn 18), can also get the nasal spray vaccine if they struggle with needles.

Vaccination helps reduce your risk of severe illness and hospitalisation, and protects the people around you.

You can get vaccinated through your GP, pharmacy or vaccination provider.

Let’s protect what matters. Search ‘flu facts Qld’ to find out more.

15/06/2026

Shared Futures: a regional dialogue on refugee protection - Thursday 18th June

Join online a special regional event marking World Refugee Day 2026, broadcast live from Bangkok. Hosted by SSI - Settlement Services International, APRRN and Amnesty International Australia, the event will bring together refugee leaders, civil society organisations, governments, policymakers and advocates from across the Asia-Pacific region.

Join SSI, APRRN and Amnesty International online to mark World Refugee Day 2025. Together we'll reflect on Australia's role in refugee protection across the Asi

09/06/2026

ROMERO WELCOME WALK – This Sunday June 14th 1pm.

Join the Mater Refugee and Multicultural Health team this Sunday to celebrate multiculturalism and show solidarity with people seeking asylum. https://www.mycause.com.au/page/397251/mater-refugee-and-multicultural-health

More about the event Romero Centre https://www.mycause.com.au/events/welcomewalk2026

Walk alongside people seeking asylum in support of the Romero Centre at Orleigh Park, West End on Sunday the 14th of June at 1pm.

27/05/2026

ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland Interpreter Employment Success Program

25/05/2026

📚✨ Now in Store: Tariku ✨📚
Looking for a powerful, thought-provoking read? Tariku is now available at Where the Wild Things Are Book— a bookshop that celebrates stories with heart, culture, and meaning.

Co-created by Mater Refugee and Multicultural Health Service with input from children and families from refugee backgrounds. It is drawing on stories from children of diverse backgrounds. The author is Andrea Baldwin, and it is illustrated by Kogu Kichmarenko with additional artwork by Uma Ahmed.

The book was created in honour of the late Dr David Levitt from Children's Health Queensland, who was committed to refugee health during his life. Until his passing in 2023, Dr Levitt was a devoted paediatrician with a deep passion for caring for refugee children and their families. His long-term commitment to the healthcare rights of children, and his pivotal role in establishing and sustaining the paediatric clinic for children from refugee backgrounds. His legacy continues to benefit refugee communities today.

All proceeds from this book will go towards reprints to give to newly arrived refugee background families.

👉 Get your copy today: https://wherethewildthingsare.com.au/p/tariku

25/05/2026

Mater Director of Refugee and Multicultural Health Donata Sackey representing the multicultural mental health sector & communities at the Leading Reform Summit held by the Queensland Mental Health Commission today

20/05/2026

Join Qld African Communities-Council Qacc for Africa Day!

AFRICA DAY FESTIVAL 2026

Get ready to celebrate the beauty, culture, and vibrancy of the African community right here in Queensland!

📅 Saturday 30th May 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 5:30pm
📍 New venue – Rocklea Showgrounds

Join us for a fun-filled day featuring:
🎶 Live music & dance
👗 Cultural fashion & performances
🍲 Delicious African food
🎨 Art, market stalls & activities for all ages

🎉 Expressions of Interest are NOW OPEN!

We’re calling on performers, vendors, community groups, and creatives to be part of this incredible celebration.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate with us!

📩 Register your interest or get involved today!

Stallholder EOI: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Trv44pzXza?origin=lprLink

Performers EOI: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/0h5zGt64Eh?origin=lprLink