Things are getting a little mad here at Integreat Gladstone as we plan our upcoming Mad Hatter High Tea to raise funds for the Cancer Council as part of their annual ‘Biggest Morning Tea’. With food created by our wonderful Micro Food Business students, this event will be memorable, to say the least, with prizes […]

Welcome to the August Integreat Newsletter. At Integreat Queensand, it’s all about welcoming people to our community. Over the past month, Integreat Queensland has welcomed new staff as well as welcomed new and exciting events throughout central Queensland. As you are aware, ‘Integreat Queensland opens up opportunities for everyone from everywhere to get involved, feel […]

Welcome to Integreat Queensland’s July newsletter. For us at Integreat Queensland, we love celebrating the cultural diversity of central Queensland and the opportunities that creates for our region by having a community that celebrates our differences. Most of all however, we are always amazed by the passion of local people and their wiliness to contribute […]

In May, Integreat Queensland welcomed our new Acting General Manager Charmaine Bennett into the organisation. Coming from South Africa to Gladstone 8 years ago, Charmaine is no stranger to how difficult it can be to integrate into a new community. “Coming from a big city to a regional town like Gladstone was a cultural shock […]

Welcome to the Integreat Queensland June Newsletter. Even though it’s getting colder making many of us that little bit slower as we head into winter, our programs and events at Integreat Queensland are heating up with some fantastic opportunities for our community including our signature multicultural event, the Flourish Festival. Starting in Biloela on Sunday, […]

Integreat Queensland are proud to launch the Flourish Festival 2023, a series of multicultural festivals designed and produced by communities across central Queensland. To be held as three stand-alone events in Gladstone, Biloela, and Emerald, Integreat Queensland Programs Manager Jaclyn Iwasaka said the Flourish Festivals are all about showcasing the region’s pride and diversity of […]

Welcome to Integreat Queensland’s May Newsletter. Here at Integreat Queensland we are getting excited as in June we will be holding the Flourish Festival in Biloela. The Flourish Festival is a community-led multicultural arts festival featuring dance, music, fashion, and artistic and visual displays. It’s all about showcasing who we are, where we’ve come from, […]

Welcome to Integreat Queensland’s April Newsletter. Wow, has only a month gone since we last spoke? It’s only April but it feels like February despite the numerous of events and programs Integreat Queensland has delivered over the past 30 days. Harmony week was fabulous. Not only that, but the week also highlighted just how diverse […]

Welcome to Integreat Queensland’s March Newsletter We’re excited to announce a number of events during Harmony Week which runs from March 20 to 26. From a special Culture Cafe event to an Art Workshop with Irene Sparks, we have many ways for you to celebrate diversity in central Queensland. Our main event during Harmony Week […]

Welcome to Integreat Queensland’s February newsletter. Is it only February? Over the past month the Integreat Queensland team have been working hard cementing this year’s programs, events, and courses like our Cert III in Individual Support and Early Childhood Education and Care programs as well as our Skilling Queenslanders for Work program. However, I can’t go […]

The central Queensland town of Biloela and its multicultural Flourish Festival has come third in ’23 of the Most Surprising Destinations to Visit in 2023′ by the Qantas Magazine Travel Insider.  Coming third after Bhutan in South Asia and Alaska in the USA, the Qantas Magazine highlights some of the best places to visit around […]

The success of Integreat Queensland’s Get Work Ready program is exactly what the name suggests – to help migrant women get ready for work but most importantly, to assist them in securing work. At Integreat Queensland, we have several programs to help migrants Integrate into our community however, it’s extremely important that those programs work […]

After the success of the 2022 Flourish Festivals in Gladstone and Biloela, Integreat Queensland are pleased to announce it has been successful in securing $106,000 of federal and state government funding to continue and expand the multicultural event in 2023. Integreat Queensland general manager Julie Pettett said the Flourish Festivals are all about showcasing the region’s pride […]

SOURCING, finding, and securing work in Gladstone was made much easier for 12 migrant women last week when they graduated from Integreat Queensland’s Get Work Ready Program. Integreat Queensland’s Get Work Ready program is designed to support migrant women to boost their employability and transition to employment. Integreat Queensland Learning Facilitator Jaclyn Thompson said the […]

Welcome to Integreat Queensland’s December Newsletter. It is always good to end the year on a ‘high’ and here at Integreat Queensland we have a few ‘highs’ to reflect on and enjoy. First and foremost, we celebrate all the amazing volunteers that have touched our lives during 2022. Volunteering is a great way to reach […]