Cultural Diversity Business Development Program

A Business Development Program for people from culturally diverse backgrounds who are thinking of starting a business or are new business owners.

The program includes:

* Practical series of 1 seminar and 2 workshops

* Ideas, tools and strategies for your business

For more information about this program contact State Development on 1300 363 711.

Additional information about the program is also available on Department of State Development's website - http://www.sd.qld.gov.au/

July - BLAK Month

In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the proclamation of SURVIVAL day, it is hereby announced that the month of JULY 1 - 31st is now proclaimed BLAK history month in Australia. From this day forth and for all years to come, JULY will remain a month of significance and symbolism for the unity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations, in celebration of Australia's rich, vibrant Indigenous histories and cultures. JULY will provide an opportunity for ALL AUSTRALIANS to recognise the true Australian identity, giving Schools, Government, Multicultural Australia and most significantly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities the opportunity to respectfully promote greater awareness of the diversity, innovation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander splendour. Australia's BLAK history month, will join the worldwide celebration of Black History Month, giving a greater international profile to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations, alongside Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The Australian community is hereby advised to BLAK out JULY in their diaries annually as a month of pride and celebration of all tribal groups and people throughout Australia and the Torres Strait.

For more information contact Dreamtime Kullilla Art - 3880 1320

World Environment Day

The Sunshine Coast Environment Council, together with the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, the University of the Sunshine Coast and SEQ Catchments are hosting the 2008 World Environment Day Festival as part of the United Nations World Environment Day international evet, themed CO2 Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy.
Speakers, forums, exhibits, live music & entertainment, food vendors, farmers markets.

WHERE: The University of the Sunshine Coast
WHEN: Saturday May 31st
TIME: 9.00am - 4.00pm

For more information contact the Sunshine Coast Environment Council (07) 5441 5747

International Women's Friendship Group

International women's friendship & discussion group starting in Maroochydore/Buderim area. For more information please come along to a meeting.

WHERE: Maroochydore Library Meeting Rooms, 44 Sixth Avenue, Cotton Tree
WHEN: Thursday 22nd May
TIME: 1.00pm

For more details please call (07) 5476 6514

Premier's Awards for Queensland Seniors

Nominations are now open for the 2008 Premier’s Awards for Queensland Seniors. Senior volunteers make a significant and positive difference in many areas of the community. Whether it's through the arts, social welfare, education, or health, Queensland benefits enormously from their generous input.

Through the annual Premier's Awards for Queensland Seniors, the department acknowledges the key role many older people play in the community, in particular their voluntary contributions in Queensland.

For further information contact the Office for Seniors on 1300 132 654 or visit the website.