PROGRAMS & EVENTS

FMAES hosts community events, parent information sessions, youth activities, wellbeing forums and outreach programs that support multicultural families across Ipswich, Logan and surrounding communities.

Our events create safe, welcoming spaces for families, young people, volunteers, schools and community partners to connect, learn and access support.

Featured Ongoing & Upcoming Events

CALD Women's Digital Skills & Employment Pathways Program

Build your skills, confidence and future in a welcoming and supportive environment. This free 10-week program is designed for multicultural women who want to improve their digital skills, increase their confidence, and explore education and employment opportunities in Australia.

Participants will gain practical digital skills, develop job readiness, improve financial confidence, and learn about education and career pathways while connecting with other women in the community.

When: Fridays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (starting 4 September 2026)

Where: YMCA Springfield Central

Community Centre

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Bright Futures Tutoring & Homework Help

Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed at school. FMAES' Bright Futures Tutoring & Homework Help program provides free educational support for children and young people from multicultural backgrounds, helping them build confidence, strengthen essential skills, and achieve their learning goals.

Our supportive tutors work alongside students in a welcoming environment, offering personalised assistance with homework, literacy, numeracy, and key school subjects. Whether a student needs help catching up, keeping up, or reaching their full potential, we're here to support their learning journey.

The program is free to attend, with refreshments provided, and operates across multiple locations to make support accessible for families in our community.

Cook, Save & Share

Multicultural Family Food Program

FMAES is launching a practical multicultural family food program focused on healthy cooking, budgeting and community connection. Families will learn simple low-cost recipes, reduce food waste and share food and culture in a welcoming community environment.

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What participants will learn:

Healthy low-cost cooking
Budget-friendly meal planning
Reducing food waste
Hands-on cooking skills
Connecting with other families and communities

📅 Starts 7th August 2026

⏰ 10:00am – 12.00pm

📍 White Rock Community House

🎟️ No cost to attend

Building Digital Skills Workshops

FMAES is delivering free digital skills workshops to support older Australians to build confidence using technology, access online services and stay connected digitally through the Good Things Australia Be Connected program.

Participants will learn practical digital skills including:

Using smartphones, tablets and computers
Sending emails and video calling
Internet browsing and online safety
Accessing online services and forms
Using apps and digital communication tools

Intercultural Youth Program

At FMAES, we believe every young person deserves a place where they feel connected, valued and supported. Our Youth Connection Circles provide a safe, welcoming environment where multicultural young people can build friendships, celebrate diversity, develop life skills, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Through weekly peer connection activities, cultural sharing, and practical workshops, participants gain confidence, develop meaningful relationships, and become active members of their community.

The program is free to attend, with food and refreshments provided. We welcome young people from all cultural backgrounds to join us each Friday at the YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre.

Ready to get involved? Simply scan the QR code on the flyer or click on the link below to register or contact FMAES for more information.

📅 Wednesday 7th October 2026

⏰ 5:00pm – 8:00pm

📍 Springwood, Logan

🎟️ No cost to attend

Free Parent Information Sessions on Education

Free sessions helping multicultural families better understand the Australian school system, subject selection, study pathways and ways to support their child’s learning with confidence.

⏰ 6:00pm – 7:00pm

📍 Online & In Person

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