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Diverse Queensland Workforce (DQW)

The Diverse Queensland Workforce represents Queensland Government's commitment to an inclusive and diverse workforce, ensuring individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds are supported to participate in the economy. Support is delivered at Baringa, Caloundra and Nambour Community Centres to community members living on the Sunshine Coast.

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Connecting with the DQW program can be a game-changer for employers looking to expand their talent pool with motivated, skilled workers. By partnering with us, you gain access to a diverse group of candidates who are already settled in Australia and possess the legal right to work without any visa concerns.

These potential employees are work-ready, qualified in various industries, and eager to leverage their skills if given an opportunity. This simplifies the hiring process, ensuring compliance and reducing administrative overhead.

Additionally, hiring through DQW supports community integration and promotes a more inclusive workplace, reflecting your company's commitment to diversity and social responsibility.

Benefits of Joining DQW Program

Joining the DQW program offers numerous benefits tailored to help migrants find meaningful employment on the Sunshine Coast. Participants gain access to free workshops designed to enhance their skills and knowledge, ensuring they are job-ready.

Personalised career advice and one-on-one counselling provide guidance on job search techniques, resume writing, and interview preparation. Additionally, the program focuses on improving vocational English for workplace readiness.

The DQW program also provides valuable networking opportunities, connecting participants with local employers and expanding their professional networks. Being part of this supportive community means receiving ongoing support throughout the job search journey. By joining the DQW program, you can build essential skills, gain confidence, and increase your chances of finding the right job.

Our Location

Support is delivered at Baringa, Caloundra, and Nambour Community Centre to migrants living on the Sunshine Coast.

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What's On Offer?

Career advice, job search techniques and job readiness.
Vocational English for workplace readiness.
Networking opportunities with local employers and more.

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Call

(07) 5353 0503

Email

dqw@calcomm.org.au

Address

20 Edwards Tce, Baringa, QLD, 4551

Meet Our Team

Who We Are

Meet the friendly faces behind of the Diverse Queensland Workforce program.

Stella Romagnoli

Stella has been working as a Multicultural Worker for Caloundra Community Centre since 2016 and now based at Baringa Community Centre as the DQW Program Coordinator.

She was nominated as Sunshine Coast Senior Citizen of the Year in 2022 for her advocacy and support to the migrants community. She is passionate about cultural diversity and how culture shapes us as human beings. She provides information, assistance and connections between migrants who are looking for employments and the employers. She also educates the mainstream community about challenges that migrants face in their journey of settlement and employment.

Silvia Castillo

Meet Silvia, our project worker. She was born in Colombia and migrated to Australia eight years ago, now established in The Sunshine Coast and fascinated with the region.

She is committed to social justice and equality, and her ultimate goal is to advocate for change in society and positively impact people's lives. Throughout her experience as Social Worker and Economist, she believes that supporting a growing multicultural community is key for the success of an inclusive and diverse Sunshine Coast .

Nike Adityarini

Meet Nike, who is responsible for designing and creating DQW webpage, flyers, and other creative materials. She was from Indonesia and her name is pronounced Nika. She holds a degree in Communication and previously had been working as a Magazine Editor, TV presenter, and owned a small business where she collaborated with a marketing company and a designer for New York Fashion Week.

As a migrant, she also experienced the challenges most migrants are facing at the Sunshine Coast, hence her passion to support other migrants. She is delighted to use her skills to do this alongside the other DQW team members.

Testimonials

The Diverse Queensland Workforce program has definitely been extremely supportive (towards me), as a new graduate migrant living in Sunshine Coast. I have received great career help and constructive feedback to get my dream job. The one on one meeting, professional workshop (how to develop your resume), and regular phone calls from the DQW team make me feel really comfortable and I gain a lot of personal confidence under the professional guidance from the DQW team.