2015 Multicultural Calendar

www.diversicare.com.auwww.diversicare.com.au “Carnevale” has been celebrated for centuries in Italy. Its name derives from the words ‘carne’ and ‘vale’, meaning “farewell to meat.” This year, it is held before 18 February, just before the start of the Catholic Lent, ANUAR farewelling meat and other luxuries before Lent’s austerity. J Y 2015 DIVERSICARE CALENDAR Carnevale is generally considered a festive time for children, similar to . Children dress in costumes leaving a trail of confetti, sweets and ‘silly string’ littering streets and piazzas. The celebrations can extend to events for the whole community, but on the whole it’s not regarded as an event for adults.

In Venice, however, Carnevale has taken on a new life since the early 1980s when its tourism board turned Carnevale into a major tourist attraction by recreating a picturesque version of Venice’s theatrical past. In Venice, the Carnevale atmosphere is more akin to New Orleans’ Mardi-Gras, and mainly for adults, with masquerade balls, banquets and elaborate costume parades held over two weeks.

The city is bustling and colourful during the two Carnevale weekends with a festive atmosphere as locals and tourists alike dress up in costumes and masks (Maschere). Free public entertainment occurs around St. Mark’s Square and the adjacent Piazzetta. Costumed characters parade the streets, happily posing for photographers – these Maschere include the traditional colourful characters from Italian burlesque plays originating in the 1600s, the most famous of these being Arlecchino (the Harlequin) Colombina, Pantalone, Pulcinella and Beppe Nappa.

The grand opening celebration of the Carnevale takes place on the first Sunday of the celebration with il volo dell’angelo (the flight of the angel). This adaptation of an old tradition involves an ‘angel’ (often represented by a celebrity: recent examples include Italian athletes, the rapper Coolio and Italian fashion dynasty heiress Margherita Missoni) swinging on harnesses from the belltower into the Piazzetta San Marco to a crowd of over 100, 000. This is followed by the afternoon parade of costumes on a catwalk in St. Mark’s Square, with entry open to the public including tourists from all over the world. The Carnevale ends on the second weekend of the event, with a huge celebration and fireworks above St. Mark’s. Italy: Cultural Showcase

– Carnevale is held on 17 February in 2015. In Venice, celebrations start from 31 January – New Year’s Day 123 Gantan-sai (Shinto) Temple Day (Buddhist) Independence Day (Republic of Sudan) Restora on Day of the Independent Czech State (Czech) Establishment Day (Slovakia) Berchtolds Day (Switzerland) Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Muslim) 45678910FULL MOON

Epiphany (Chris an/TheophanyChristmas in (Eastern/Orthodox Chris an) Eastern Chris anity) Mahayana New Year (Buddhist) (Cop c Chris an) Independence Day (Myanmar)Guru Gobindh Singh Jayan BirthdayChristmas (Sikh) (Armenian Orthodox ChrisVictory an) over Genocide Day (Cambodia) Republic Day (Republic of Srpska) Tradi onal Day (Benin) 11 12LAST QTR 13 14 15 16 17

New Year’s Day (Orthodox) Makar Sankran (Hindu) Birthday of Swami Vivekananda (India) Maghi-Lohri (Sikh) Maa u Pongal (Hindu) Uzhavar Tirunal (India) Na onal Religious Freedom Day (USA) 18 19NEW MOON 20 21 22 23 24

Dr Mar n Luther King Jr Day (USA) Timkat/Theophany (Eastern Orthodox Andean New Year (Bolivia) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayan (India) World Religion Day (Baha’i) Chris an) Martyrs’ (Azerbaijan) Errol Barrol Day (Barbados) (India) Unifi ca on Day (Romania)

25Australia Day 26FIRST QTR 27 28 29 30 31

Interna onal Holocaust Republic Day (India) Remembrance Day (UN) Na onal Army Day (Armenia) Guru Har Rai Birthday (Sikh)

“Diversity is the one true thing we all have in January 2015 common. Celebrate it every day.” — Anonymous “Hi, I am Cuu HA, 81 years old. I was born in Mainland China and raised in Vietnam. EBRUAR I have been receiving services from Cathay Community Association F Y (Cathay) for many years now and I am very happy. 2015 DIVERSICARE CALENDAR My home care worker, Wendy On, comes and cleans, and cooks for me. Wendy is very good, caring, clean and tidy. She does things just the way I like them. Wendy has been assisting me for the last 4-5 “Hi, I am Wendy ON. years. She is also Chinese. She understands my culture and how I like I have been working with Cathay Community Association since 1997. to have things done. I love working here as I feel very comfortable. The organisation respects and Soup is very important in my culture. The Chinese believe that soup supports my culture. We have clients from different cultures such helps to build the immune system. Wendy understands this and as PNG, Taiwan, Fiji, Malaysian, Indonesian, Cambodian always cooks me good soup. and Vietnamese people attending our respites but the majority are Chinese. Cathay also takes me to food shopping with a group. We go to the Chinese grocery store as I like Chinese food and it also provides me It is wonderful working with different cultures the opportunity to socialise with my other friends who are also because it allows me to learn from them. The clients of Cathay. clients teach me a lot about their cultures and that also helps me to understand them better. Cathay helps me understand my limitations and also encourages me to be as independent as I can. Cathay Sometimes clients have some challenging makes it easy for me to stay living in my home for as behaviour. When this happens, I try to know long as I can. I much prefer to be at home as it is easier the story behind their behaviour. This helps me for my family to visit me as they live nearby. I love understand them better. spending time with my grandchildren. Sometimes conflicts happen amongst cultures. I attend the Respite Centre every fortnight. It is a lot of When this happens, we just try to calm everyone fun. Everyone is always laughing and enjoying. down and try dealing with it in different ways. One week, we try one way and use a The staff members have a lot of patience and love different way the following week. and the food is delicious! My favourite is the This usually helps.” sweet mung bean dessert!”

China, Vietnam & Cathay Community Association

– The Chinese and Vietnamese New Year will be celebrated on 19 February 2015 – 1234567FULL MOON

Candlemas (Chris an) Tu B’Shevat (Jewish) Cons tu on Day (Mexico) Na onal Day (Sri Lanka) (USA/Canada) Rissun/Setsubun-Sai (Shinto) Guru Ravidas Birthday (India) Kashmir Day () Waitangi Day (New Zealand) Meak Bochea Day (Cambodia) 8 9 10 11LAST QTR 12 13 14 Preseren Day (Slovenia) 08-15 Nirvana Day (Buddhist) Lincoln’s Birthday (USA) 08-14 Kindness Awareness Week Darwin Day (Atheist/Humanist) (North America) Na onal Sports Day (Qatar) Na onal Founda on Day (Japan) Union Day (Myanmar) World Radio Day (UN) St Valen ne’s Day

NEW MOON

Nirvana Day (Buddhist-Jain) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Libera on Day (Afghanistan)

Ash Wednesday (Chris an) Restora on of the State Day (Lithuania) Independence Day (Gambia) (China, Vietnam, 20 Feb-1 March Sydney Gay & Lesbian Washington’s Birthday and Presidents Maha Shivratri (Hindu) Seollal (South Korea) Korea, Singapore) Fes val (Australia) Interna onal Mother Language Day Day (USA) Revolu on Day (Libya) Na onal Democracy Day (Nepal) Tel Nguyen Dan (Vietnam) World Day of Social Jus ce (UN) (UNESCO) 22 23 24 25FIRST QTR 26 27 28 Clean Monday, Lent begins (Eastern/ Orthodox Chris an) Defence of the Motherland (Russia) Na onal Day (Brunei) Libera on Day (Kuwait) Independence Day (Dominican Green Monday (Cyprus) Independence Day (Estonia) EDSA People Power Day (Philippines) Republic) Peace Memorial Day (Taiwan)

“No single tradition monopolizes the truth. We must glean the best values of all traditions and work together to remove the February 2015 tensions between traditions in order to give peace a chance.” — Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist Monk and Scholar marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Afghani calendar. Originating in Ancient Persia, Nowruz is celebrated by Afghani people and ARC H the related cultural continent in many countries, including parts of Central M Asia, Caucasus, South Asia, North-western China, the Crimea and the Balkans. 2015 DIVERSICARE CALENDAR

It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical Northward equinox, which usually occurs on March 21 or the previous/following day. Afghani families gather together to observe the rituals. They wear beautiful, new clothes, and they visit and greet their relatives. Uncles and aunties give money to children and young people. Celebrations usually last for two weeks.

The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is the 41st largest country, and the 42nd most populous country in the world, bordered by Pakistan in the south and east, Iran in the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan in the north and China in the far northeast. Pashtu and Dari (Afghan Persian/Farsi) are the official languages.

Islam is practised by the majority of Afghanis and governs much of their personal, political, economic and legal lives. Muslims are obliged to pray five times a day. Friday is the Muslim holy day. Government offices and businesses may also close on Thursday, making Thursday and Friday their weekend.

The family is the single most important unit in the Afghan culture. Men and women’s roles are much more defined along traditional lines. Women are generally responsible for household duties, whereas men are the bread winners. In the cities professional women do exist.

Arranged marriages are still common in Afghanistan. Choice of partners is greatly influenced by factors such as tribe, status, network, and wealth. Families traditionally live together in the same walled compound, known as the kala. When a son gets married, he stays in the same house with his new wife. As with much of the Muslim world, the family unit is sacred and highly protected. Respect for family’s privacy is expected.

PPhotohoto bbyy AhmadAhmad Quraishi,Quraishi, sourcesource DemotixDemotix Afghanistan: Cultural Showcase

– Nowruz will be celebrated in Afghanistan on Saturday 21 March 2015 – 1234567Labour Day(WA) FULL MOON Clean Up Australia Day Orthodox Sunday (Orthodox Chris an)

Republic Day (Switzerland) (Hindu) Independence Day (Federa on of Magha Puja/Sangha Day (Buddhist) Hola Mohalla (lunar calendar, Sikh) Bosnia and Herzegovina) Hina-matsuri/Fes val of Dolls (Shinto) Makha BuchaDoljatra Day (India) (Thailand) World Day of Prayer (World) Zero Discrimina on Day (UN) Peasants Day (Myanmar) Libera on Day (Bulgaria) (Jewish) Independence Day (Ghana) 04-05 Ta’anit Esther/Fast of Esther (Jewish)

Canberra Day(ACT) LAST QTR 8Labour Day(VIC) 9 10 11 12 13 14 Adelaide Cup(SA) Eight Hours Day(TAS) Na onal Heroes & Benefactors Day Interna onal Women’s Day (UN) (Belize) Independence Day (Lithuania) Cons tu on Day (Andorra)

15 16 17 18 19NEW MOON 20 21 Harmony Day (Australia) Interna onal Day of Nowruz (UN)

Intl Day for the Elim of Racial Discrim (UN) Human Rights Day (South Africa) Hari Raya Nyepi (Indonesia) Na onal Democracy Day (Nepal)Na onal Close the Gap Day (Australia)Interna onal Day of HappinessNew (UN)Year’s Day (Baha’i/Iran) St Patrick’s Day (Irish/Chris an)Na onal Anthem and (Aruba) Memory Day (Libya) French Language 21-28Day (UN) Ramayana Week begins (Hindu) Independence Day (Tunisia) Na onal Day (Hungary) (Hindu) L Ron Hubbard’s Birthday (Scientology)St Josephs Day (World) 22 23 24 25 26FIRST QTR 27 28

Independence Day (Greece) Greek Independence Day (Cyprus) Day of Remembrance for Truth and Interna onal Day of Remembrance of Emancipa on Day (Puerto Rico) Jus ce (Argen na) Slavery Vic ms and the Transatlan c Independence Day (Bangladesh) Earth Hour - 8:30PM-9:30 PM (World) World Water Day (UN) (Pakistan) World Tuberculosis Day (UN) Slave Trade (UN) Khordad Sal (Fasli – Zoroastrian) Armed Forces Day (Myanmar) Ram Navami (India) 29 30 31

Palm Sunday (Western Chris an)

“A lot of different flowers make a bouquet.” March 2015 — Saying of Muslim Origin “Hi, my name is ASSAFI ZAHRA. I am Turkmen from Iraq and I can speak six languages. I have been working with Islamic Women’s PRI Association of Queensland (IWAQ) for 5-6 years now. A L 2015 DIVERSICARE CALENDAR I always want my clients to be happy regardless of their religious beliefs. I like to find things we have in common. I love hearing about their stories although sometimes the stories are so sad, that “Hi, my name is ELSHEMY EMAD and I they make me cry. am originally from Egypt. I have been receiving services from the Islamic It helps me understand them better. Women’s Association of Queensland (IWAQ) for I currently have clients from six about 3-4 years now. different countries, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Kabul and The workers that come to my house are just beautiful. Bosnia. It is wonderful working They are people that come from paradise. They can with people from different do everything that I need. They are very caring. cultures. They teach me so When I need a meal they make sure that it is much and I love to teach them Halal. Eating Halal food is very important to as well. me and my religion.

Sometimes I can become I think that I can remain independent so close to some of my without services but my wife who is my clients especially carer would worry too much and I the ones who don’t like her to worry. don’t have any It is important for me to stay and family. They live in my own home because treat me like I feel very comfortable their daughter here. My wife and I built and they it and it has lots of good become part memories for us.” of my family.”

Egypt & Islamic Women’s Assoc. of Queensland

– The Egyptian Spring Festival of Sham El-Nessim will be held on 13 April 2015 – FULL MOON public Saturday 1234public holiday

World Au sm Awareness Day (UN) (Chris an) Independence Day (Senegal) Mahavir Jayan (India) First Day of (Jewish) Day of the Veterans and the Fallen in Good Friday (Chris an) Theravada New Year (Buddhist) Greek Cypriot Na onal Day (Cyprus) Malvinas War (Argen na) Ta’anit Bechorot (Jewish) Ching Ming Fes val (Hong Kong)

Easter Monday 567891011public holiday

Easter Sunday (Chris an) (South Africa) World Health Day (UN) Ching Ming Fes val (China/Hong Kong) (Chris an) Day of Remembrance of the Vic ms Day of Na onal Unity (Georgia) Chakri Day (Thailand) of the Rwanda Genocide (UN) The Day of Valor (Philippines) Holy Friday (Orthodox Chris an) Last Day of Passover (Jewish) (Orthodox Chris an) LAST QTR 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Spring Fes val (Egypt) Baisakhi New Year – Sikh/Hindu New Year’s Day (Cambodia) Bangla New Year’s Day (Bangladesh) Easter Sunday (Orthodox Chris an) 13-16 Thingyan Fes val (Myanmar) Bengali New Year (India)

Yom HaShoah (Jewish) Independence or Evacua on Day (Syria) Lord’s Supper (Jehovah’s Witnesses) Emancipa on Day (USA) New Year (Myanmar) Birthday of Guru Angad Dev (Sikh) NEW MOON 19 20 21 22 23 24Anzac Day 25

English Language Day (UN) World Book and Copyright Day (UN) Anzac Day (Australia) Na onal Sovereignty and Children’s Sinai Libera on Day (Egypt) Independence Declara on Day Fes val of Ridvan (Baha’i) Day (Turkey) Freedom Day (Portugal) (Venezuela) Chinese Language Day (UN) Tiradentes’ Day (Brazil) Interna onal Mother (UN) Independence Day (Israel) Remembrance Day (Armenia) Libera on Day (Italy) FIRST QTR 26 27 28 29 30 Na onal Heroes’ Day (Barbados) Resistance Day (Slovenia) Hung Kings Temple Fes val (Vietnam) Freedom Day (South Africa) World Day for Safety and Health Interna onal Dance Day (UN) Union Day (Tanzania) Independence Day (Sierra Leone) at Work (UN) Ninth day of Ridvan (Baha’i)

Reunifi ca on Day (Vietnam)

“It is not the strongest of the species nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to April 2015 change that survives.” — Charles Darwin, English Naturalist and Geologist In the Philippines, “Flores de Mayo” is held in May. It is a month-long Roman Catholic festival in the Philippines where young boys and girls listen to religious teachings in their parish church. After each AY session, they offer flowers to the Blessed Virgin Mary. M 2015 DIVERSICARE CALENDAR At the end of the month, a procession called Santa Cruzan is held with participants wearing costumes according to the Biblical queens and characters they represent. Each figure in the group alludes to a title of the Virgin Mary in the Litany of Loreto.

Angels wearing long white dresses and wings participate in this procession each carrying a letter of the angelic salutation ‘AVE MARIA’. The rest of the community wear traditional clothing. Candles are lit outside homes as a sign of respect for the religious procession, which ends in a Church where a mass is held, then everyone enjoys a feast and children participate in games or activities. Celebrations vary from town to town and can be very lavish - from dresses to festivities. In Manila, movie stars may grace the occasion representing the various biblical queens.

The Philippines is an archipelago of about 7,107 islands under three main islands called Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. It has a population of about 100 million. The Philippines lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire experiencing frequent seismic and volcanic activity. It also sits along the typhoon belt and experiences torrential rains from July to October annually. 80% of its population is Roman Catholic while slightly over 10% is Muslim and the rest are spread over other Christian denominations.

In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer sailing under Spanish flagship arrived in the Philippines and introduced Christianity. In 1565, the country became a Spanish colony. In 1898, the revolutionary Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence from Spain. However, soon after the declaration, the country was caught in the middle of the Spanish-American War, and became subjects of the . In 1942 Japan captured the Islands during World War II. On 4 July 1946 the USA finally recognised the Philippines independence, ending its colonial past. Some of the Philippine festivities are influenced by its Spanish colonial heritage. One of these festivals is the colourful “Flores de Mayo” or “Flowers of May”. FFloreslores ddee MMayoayo PhotosPhotos courtesycourtesy PhilippinesPhilippines DeptDept ofof TourismTourism Philippines: Cultural Showcase

– Flores de Mayo will be held in the Philippines throughout the month of May – 31 1 2

People Solidarity Holiday (Kazakhstan) (Orthodox Chris an) (Interna onal) Trinity Sunday (Chris an) Spring Day (Estonia) Guru Arjan Dev Birthday (Sikh)

FULL MOON 3456789May Day (NT)

Cons tu on Day (Poland) Cons tu on Memorial Day (Japan) World Press Freedom Day (UN) World Red Cross and Crescent Day Declara on of Independence Day (Latvia)Corona on Day (Thailand) V-E Day (France) Victory Day (Russia/Belarus/Georgia/ Libera on Day (Czech) Republic of Srpska/Armenia) Visakha Puja - Buddha Day (Buddhist)Children’s Day (South Korea/Japan) Na onal Day of Prayer USA (Interfaith) (Mexico) St George’s Day (Bulgaria) Victory Day over Fascism (Slovakia) Remembrance Day (Netherlands) Defenders Day (Kazakhstan) Royal Ploughing Ceremony (Cambodia) 10LAST QTR 11 12 13 14 15 16

Ascension Day (Chris an) Mother’s Day (Australia) Na onal Day (Paraguay)Isra Miraj (Islam) Independence Day (Paraguay) 17NEW MOON 18 19 20 21 22 23

Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day World Informa on Society Day (UN) – Jewish) Interna onal Day for Biological Cons tu on Day (Norway) Victoria Day/Na onal Patriots Day Diversity (UN) Independence Day (Israel) (Canada) Unity Day (Yemen) Libera on Day (Congo) Ascension Day (Catholic Chris an) Na onal Day (Cameroon) Navy Day (Chile) 22-23 Declara on of the Bab Guru Amar Das Birthday (Sikh)

FIRST QTR Africa’s Day 24Bermuda Day 25 26 27 28 29 30 Buddha’s Birthday (Hong Kong/Sth Korea)

Day of the First Na onal Government (Argen na) Independence Day (Eritrea) Independence Day (Jordan) Memorial Day (USA) 27 May- 3 June Reconcilia on Week Interna onal Day of United Na ons St Joseph’s Day (Colombia) Na onal Sorry Day (Australia) (Australia) Republic Day (Armenia) Peacekeepers (UN) Whitmonday (various countries)Independence Day (Guyana/Georgia) Children’s Day (Nigeria) Republic Day (Azerbaijan) Democracy Day (Nigeria)

“Peace cannot exist without justice, justice cannot exist without fairness, fairness cannot exist without development, development cannot exist without democracy, democracy cannot exist without May 2015 respect for the identity and worth of cultures and peoples.” — Rigoberta Menchú Tum, Guatemalan Indigenous Rights Activist, 1990 UNESCO Prize Winner, 1992 Nobel Peace Prize Winner “Hello, I am Emily Hopkins. I am Mrs Hung’s support worker. J UNE I have been supporting Mrs Hung for over 2015 DIVERSICARE CALENDAR a year now. I find working with clients from different cultures refreshing and challenging.

I also get to learn my clients’ cultures while “Hello, I am Chan Fund Yee Hung. caring for them. Mrs Hung is one of the clients assigned to me when I started working for I am originally from China. I migrated to Brazil and lived there for Ethnic Community Care Links Inc (ECCLI). 30 years with my husband, three daughters and a son.

ECCLI is an aged care I came to Australia in 1986 with my husband, Chai Wan Hung. Currently I live organisation that assists frail older with my son, Walter and his wife, Mee Lynd. Mee Lynd cares for me. I want to people living in their homes live with my family because my family is very important to me. who require management of services because of their When I arrived in Australia, I attended English classes at the Migrants Resource complex care needs. Centre (MRC). MRC referred me to ECCLI for social activities and events.

ECCLI provides services in In 2003, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Since the diagnosis, ECCLI Townsville, the Burdekin and has been providing me a support worker for four hours a week for personal the Hinchinbrook areas. care and domestic assistance. Emily Hopkins, my support worker, is partly Chinese and partly Macanese (from Macau) and partly Welsh. ECCLI’s clients come from different cultures like Filipino, Emily was born in Hong Kong. She also speaks Chinese which is very important German, Italian, and Irish for me because I am more fluent in Chinese than English. Mee-Lynd usually cultures, among several others.” takes me to social events and Emily helps me in the social events. ECCLI’s music therapist, Grace Chan, visits me regularly and lets me play musical instruments which I really enjoy. Grace also speaks Chinese.”

China & Ethnic Community Care Links Inc.

– Xinjin Dragon Boat Race Festival will be held in China 20 June 2015 – Western Australia FULL MOON Day (WA) 123456

Interna onal Children’s Day Queen’s Birthday (New Zealand) Holy Spirit Monday (Greece) Corpus Chris (Catholic Chris an) World Environment Day (UN) Waisak Day (Indonesia) Interna onal Day of Innocent Children Cons tu on Day (Denmark) Na onal Day (Sweden) Bochea Day (Singapore/Cambodia)Republic Day (Italy) Vic ms of Aggression (UN) Labour Day (Bahamas) Memorial Day (South Korea)

Queen’s Birthday LAST QTR 7holiday (except WA) 8 9 10 11 12 13

Reconcilia on Day (Congo) All Saints Day (Orthodox Chris an) Portugal Day (Portugal)

Independence Day (Philippines/Russia) World Day Against Child Labour (UN) 14 15 16NEW MOON 17 18 19 20 Na onal Salva on Day (Azerbaijan) Sacred Heart (Colombia) Na onal Heroes Day (Bermuda) World Refugee Day (UN) Flag Day (USA) Xinjin Dragon Boat Fes val (China) Independence Day (Iceland) Dragon Boat Fes val (Taiwan) World Day to Combat Deser fi ca on Na onal Flag Day (Argen na) World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (UN)Youth Day (South Africa) and Drought (UN) begins (Muslim) Day (Sweden) 21 22 23FIRST QTR 24 25 26 27

Na onal Day (Greenland/Austria/ St John’s Day (Catholic Chris an) Interna onal Day against Drug Abuse and Belgium) Victory Day (Estonia) The Na onal Holiday of Quebec Illicit Traffi cking (UN) Andean New Year (Bolivia) An -Fascist Struggle Day (Croa a) Interna onal Widows Day (UN) (Canada) Interna onal Day in Support of Vic ms of Torture (UN) Independence Day (Madagascar)

Statehood Day (Croa a/Slovenia) 28 29 30

Saints Peter and Paul (Chris an) Independence Day (Congo)

“We live now in a global village and we are in one single family. It’s our responsibility to bring friendship and love from all different places around June 2015 the world and to live together in peace.” — Jackie Chan, Chinese Actor, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Finncare is a community service provider which provides home care for Terttu under Australian Finnish Rest Home Association (AFRHA). UL Finncare has approximately 500 clients and 200 of them are from diverse J Y cultural backgrounds, mostly from Finnish culture. There are currently 30 employees at Finncare with 50% speaking Finnish language. AFRHA, 2015 DIVERSICARE CALENDAR located in Thornlands, Brisbane is the only aged care provider in Australia focusing on the Finnish Community.

Some of the challenges for Finncare are matching staff who speak the same “Hello, I am Terttu Buss, 82 years old and of language with clients and filling holiday positions as most Finnish staff tend to take Finnish background. holidays to visit Finland during summer. Engaging non-Finnish-speaking My husband and I have been married for almost 59 workers to care for Finnish clients has broken some barriers down. Finnish clients have been happy with their non-Finnish speaking staff. years. We came to Australia in 1959. Finncare staff stated that it is very satisfying to make a difference to the Finnish community in Australia by providing care for them. We lived in Melbourne for 17 years and decided Finncare also has students from Finland doing work placements. to move to Queensland.

In 2002, I had an open heart surgery and AFRHA has also a nursing home called Finlandia Village with 45 beds and a café Poro in the location. Residents, community since then Finncare has been helping me with members and staff are welcome to enjoy food at the café. vacuuming. The Support Worker who speaks ‘Pulla’ (a bun) connects the Finnish to their ethnic identity. It is Finnish is friendly and helpful. estimated that there are 8000 people in Australia who were born in Finland of which 2500 are living in South East Queensland. Two times a week, my husband and I also attend ‘Hobby House’ at Finncare where we speak Finnish, laugh, play cards and knit.

I have a strong mental attitude and enjoy cooking like making bread, tomato and mango chutney. I have always been independent and would like to be as long as I can. The Australian Aged Care system is good and having staff who can speak my language is even better.”

Finland & Finncare

– Kaustinen Folk Music Festival will be held in Finland on 6-12 July 2015 – 1234FULL MOON Independence Day (Somalia) Sir Seretse Khama Day (Botswana) Special Administra on Region (SAR) Day Canada Day (Canada) Independence Day (Burundi) Independence Day (USA) Dharma/ Day (Buddhist) Independence Day (Belarus) Nuzul Al-Quran (Brunei)

LAST QTR St Cyril and Methodius Day (Slovakia) St Cyril and Methodius Day (Czech) 567891011 Guru Hargobind Birthday – Sikh Cons tu on Day (Armenia) Independence Day (Algeria) Independence Day (Venezuela) 06-12 Kaus nen Folk Music Fes val (Finland) Jan Hus Day (Czech) Cons tu on Day (Cayman Islands) Capital City Day (Kazakhstan) 07-14 NAIDOC Week (Australia) Independence Day (South Sudan) Independence Day (Bahamas) World Popula on Day (UN) 12 13 14 15NEW MOON 16 17 18

Hari Raya Puasa (Singapore) Ulambana – Obon (Buddhist) Cons tu on Day (South Korea) Lailat al Kadr (Islam) Bas lle Day (France) H.M. The Sultan’s Birthday (Brunei) Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Chile) 17-19 Hari Raya AidilFitri (Brunei) Nelson Mandela’s Birthday Ramadan Ends/Eid al Fitr (Islam) Hari Raya Puasa (Indonesia) 19 20 21 22 23FIRST QTR 24 25

Eid al Adha (Islam) Independence Day (Colombia) Guru Har Krishen Birthday (Sikh) Simon Bolivar Day (Venezuela) Martyrs Day (Myanmar) Marine Day (Japan) Independence Day (Belgium) Na onal Day (Egypt) (Mormon Chris an) Cons tu on Day (Puerto Rico) 26 27 28 29 30FULL MOON 31

Independence Day (Peru)

Emancipa on Day (Bermuda) Asahna Bucha Day (Thailand)

“We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.” July 2015 – Kofi Annan, Ghanian Diplomat, 7th UN Secretary General, 2001 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Hari Merdeka in Malaysia is considered to be Independence Day – Merdeka meaning Freedom. Cultural and patriotic performances are held after the flag raising ceremony. AUGUS T During Malaysia’s Hari Merdeka celebration, an annual parade is held 2015 DIVERSICARE CALENDAR at Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur. Dancers from different ethnic groups of the country, dressed in their traditional costumes, dance with the year’s theme songs. Well-prepared formations and human graphics display intricate writings on the stand at Merdeka Square.

Various companies and corporations join in the celebration by creating beautifully designed floats and displaying them in the parade.

Merdeka or Independence Day commemorates the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule on 31 August 1957. On 16 1963, the Federation of Malaysia composed of the Federation of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore was officially declared. The Federation of Malaysia is now celebrated as Malaysia Day. However, on 9 August 1965, Singapore pulled out of the Federation and declared its own independence.

Malaysia shares borders with Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Brunei, Indonesia and the Philippines. In 2010, Malaysia is the 42nd most populated country with a population of 28.33 million consisting of many ethnic groups. The Bumiputera status is accorded to Malaysian citizens, as well as non-Malay indigenous peoples including ethnic Thais, Khmers, Chams and the natives of Sabah and Sarawak comprising 67% of the population. The rest of the population is of Chinese (25%) and Indian (7%) descent.

Hari Merdeka is celebrated every 31st of August whilst Malaysia Day is celebrated on the 16th of September.

Malaysia: Cultural Showcase

– Hari Merdeka is celebrated in Malaysia each year on 31 August 2015 – FULL MOON 30 31 1

Na onal Day (Switzerland) Hari Merdeka Na onal Day (Malaysia) Emancipa on Day (St Ki s and Nevis) Independence Day (Trinidad & Tobago) Independence Day (Benin) Victory Day (Turkey) Na onal Heroes Day (Philippines) Emancipa on Day (Barbados/Jamaica) 2345678Picnic Day (NT) LAST QTR

Emancipa on Day (Bahamas) Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Civic Day (Canada) Day (Croa a) Commerce Day (Iceland) Independence Day (Burkina Faso) Independence Day (Bolivia/Jamaica) Ba le of Boyaca (Colombia)

Royal Queensland NEW MOON Na onal Womens Day (South Africa) Na onal Day (Singapore) 9101112131415Show (Brisbane) Interna onal Day of the World’s Interna onal Youth Day (UN) Indigenous People (UN) Independence Day (Ecuador) HM Queens Birthday (Thailand) Independence Independence Day (Bahrain/India) Day (Pakistan) Na onal Day (Congo) Libera on Day (South Korea) Na onal Mourning Day (Bangladesh)

Assump on of Blessed Virgin Mary (Chris an) Dormi on of the Theotokos (Cyprus) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Independence Restora on Day World Humanitarian Day (UN) (Estonia) Independence Day (Indonesia) Independence Day (Afghanistan) St Stephens Day (Hungary) Ninoy Aquino Day (Philippines) FIRST QTR 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Slovak Na onal Uprising Anniversary (Slovakia) Interna onal Day against Nuclear Independence Day (Ukraine) Independence Day (Uruguay) Women’s Equality Day (USA) Independence Day (Moldova) Ullambana/Ghost Fes val (Buddhist) Tests (UN)

“He who experiences the unity of life August 2015 sees his own Self in all beings” – Gautama Buddha, Founder of Buddhism Papua New Guinea’s Goroka Show attracts tourists from all over the world. EEPTEMBEPTEMBER It is a rare opportunity to see the traditional tribal S cultures in action with a rich display of cultural 2015 DIVERSICARE CALENDAR diversity, comprising of around 100 tribes and showcasing the music, language, dance and traditional customs of over 29 cultures.

Amongst the performers are the legendary Mud Men of Asaro. Tribal legend states that centuries ago the warriors of Asaro were involved in a tribal raid against a larger tribe. To improve their chances in battle they covered their bodies with grey mud and masks to make themselves look terrifying. The ruse worked and their enemies fled at the sight of these “ghostly apparitions”.

Goroka began as a small outpost station in the 1950’s. Today, Goroka is a thriving town internationally famous for its annual Goroka Show, held over the weekend closest to PNG Independence Day (16th September). It is the biggest and most significant festival in Papua New Guinea.

The Show was first held in the 1950’s as a means of gathering together the different tribes and clans. It was an amazing success and grew from its original concept of a simple local get-together into the biggest national event in PNG’s calendar.

PPhotoshotos ofof GorokaGoroka ShowShow courtesycourtesy PeggyPeggy BrightBright http://leggypeggy.comhttp://leggypeggy.com Papua New Guinea: Cultural Showcase

– Papua New Guinea holds the Goroka Show around the 16 September every year – 12345LAST QTR

Cons tu on Day (Slovakia) Independence Day (Vietnam) 6789101112

Fathers Day (Australia) Defence Day (Pakistan)

Independence Day (Brazil) (USA) Labour Day (Canada/USA) Interna onal Literacy Day (UN) Meskerem (New Year – Ethiopia) NEW MOON 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Interna onal Day for the Preserva on Triumph of the Cross (Chris an) Independence Day (Costa Rica/El of the Ozone Layer (UN) /New Year (Jewish) Independence Day (Mexico/PNG) Salvador/Guatemala/Honduras/Nicaragua)Na onal Heroes Day (St Ki s and Nevis) Army Day (Chile) Interna onal Day of Democracy (UN) Fast of Gedaliah (Jewish) Independence Day (Saint Ki s and Nevis) Our Lady of Sorrows (Chris an) Martyrs Day (Libya) Cons tu on Day (USA) Independence Day (Chile) Start of Oktoberfest (Germany) 20FIRST QTR 21 22 23 24 25 26 Independence Day – Armenia/Malta/ Belize 22-23 (Jewish) Respect for the Aged Day (Japan) Independence Day (Bulgaria/Mali) Interna onal Day of Peace (UN) Unifi ca on Day (Bulgaria) Arafat (Haj) Day - UAE Heritage Day (South Africa) 23-26 Eid al Adha – (Sacrifi ce Day -Islam) Hari Raya Haji (Singapore) Na onal Day (Saudi Arabia) Cons tu on Day (Cambodia) Na ve American Day (USA)

FULL MOON 27Family & Community 28 29 30 Day (ACT) Queen’s Birthday Holiday (WA)

Mid Autumn Fes val (China/Taiwan) World Tourism Day (UN) St Wenceslas Day (Czech) Confucius Birthday (China/Hong Kong) Ancestors Day (Cambodia) Botswana Day (Botswana)

“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry September 2015 are equal in value no matter what their colour.” – Maya Angelou, author, poet, playwright, actress, producer, director, singer & professor OCTOBER 2015 DIVERSICARE CALENDAR

Kathe, originally from Germany, moved to Australia over 50 years ago with her family.

Elisabeth, originally from Finland, has lived in and Germany before moving to Australia over 25 years ago. Elisabeth helps Kathe with her shopping and supports her socially fortnightly.

Kathe speaks fluent English and has been in Australia for so long. She does not have any specific cultural requirements from a service provider. However, she is a very social lady and loves going to the German Club and eating German food with German friends, and keeping her social connections. She feels good speaking in German with Elisabeth while shopping, and later, having a cup of coffee. Elisabeth has lived in Germany for many years and she understands German culture and its language.

Elisabeth is a culturally-sensitive person. She has lived in many different places which made her more aware of cultural similarities and differences. Moreover, her family is very multicultural. She finds working with people from other cultural backgrounds positively challenging and enjoyable. If she is unsure about a culture she googles it to learn more!

Elizabeth has completed a Certificate III in Aged Care. She thinks that doing a cross-cultural awareness workshop more often is beneficial to her. Awareness of different people’s values and traditions, and embracing different personalities and ways of living make the world a better working place. Both Kathe and Elisabeth understand the importance of being aware of each other’s cultures and maintaining respect for each other.

Germany & St John’s Community Care

– Germany will celebrate Oktoberfest from 19 September to 4 October 2015 – 123

Independence Day (Cyprus) Na onal Day (China/Hong Kong) Na onal Founda on Day (South Korea) Independence Day (Nigeria) Interna onal Day of Non-Violence (UN) Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday (India) German Unity Day (Germany) Interna onal Day of Older PersonsFeast (UN) of Guardian Angels (Chris an) Na onal Day (Iraq)

LAST QTR 45678910Labour Day (QLD, ACT, NSW, SA)

St Francis Day (Catholic Chris an) Fiji Day (Fiji) Republic Day (Portugal) Independence Day (Cuba) World Teachers’ Day and World Habitat Parkash Guru Ram Das Birthday (Sikh) Na onal Day (Taiwan) Day (UN) Ba le of Angamos (Peru) Hangeul Day (South Korea) Curacao Day (Curacao) Armed Forces Day (Egypt) Independence Day (Croa a) Independence Day (Uganda) World Mental Health Day (UN)

NEW MOON (USA) 11Hispanic Day (Spain) 12 13 14 15 16 17 Race Day (Chile) Coming Out Day (LGBT) Thanksgiving Day – Canada (Interfaith) Interna onal Day of the Girl Child (UN) Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (Argen na) Armis ce Day (Belgium) Na onal Heroes Day (Bahamas) Interna onal Day for the Eradica on of Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil)Interna onal Day for Natural Disaster Hijra New Year (Islam) Poverty (UN) Indigenous Resistance Day (Venezuela) Reduc on (UN) Arafat Day (Libya) Republic Day (Brazil) WorldEthnicity Food Day Day (Estonia) (UN)

FIRST QTR Royal Hobart 18 19 20 21Show (TAS) 22 23 24

Chulalongkorn Day (Thailand) World Development Informa on Na onal Heroes Day (Jamaica) Chung Yeung Fes val (China/Hong Kong) Libera on Day (Libya) Day (UN) Independence Day (Azerbaijan) Garifuna Se lement Day (Belize) Birth ofUN the Spanish Bab (Baha’i) Language Day (UN) Republic Day (Hungary) United Na ons Day (UN) 25 26FULL MOON 27 28 29 30 31

Civil Servants Day (Brazil) Na onal Day (Austria) Greek Na onal (Ochi) Day (Greece) Republic Day (Turkey) Reforma on Day (Protestant Labour Day (New Zealand) Independence Day (Czech Republic) King’s Corona on Day (Cambodia) Chris an/Chile/Germany/Slovenia)

“Accordingly, globalization is not only something that will concern and threaten us in the future, but something that is taking place in the present and to October 2015 which we must first open our eyes.” – Ulrich Beck, German Sociologist; b. 1944 “Hi, my name is Anna. I have been working with Diversicare for the past 17 years. OVEMBE I enjoy my job because it is my passion to help people. The N R service I provide includes domestic and social support. 2015 DIVERSICARE CALENDAR It can sometimes be challenging but at the same time also rewarding to see clients remain independent in their own homes. That is what gives me the motivation to continue working in this “Hi, my name is Zorica. sector. I am originally from the Slovak Republic.

I work hard to achieve the intended I have been receiving services from Diversicare for the last 10 outcome. Most of my clients are years consisting mainly of respite. This is a very valuable service ready for the pick-up time to come that I enjoy. to the respite centre. It does not only break my isolation but also gives me the I am glad to say that they are also opportunity to socialise with other people from my culture and considerate. They would call the visit different places. Respite Centre beforehand to inform us if they cannot attend In addition to the recreational activities, I also attend their scheduled respite information sessions during my respite days where I am care. privileged to hear guest speakers from different fields.

I am multi-lingual. During my respite days I visit beaches in Redcliff, I am fluent Wynnum and Timbron Heights and have a picnic with in German, Anna, my support worker. Macedonian, Croatian and I am happy with Diversicare and I look forward to Serbian.” continuing my involvement with this organisation. I have built a strong bond with Anna. She is aware and respectful of my cultural needs. I would not dream of being in the care of someone else now.”

Slovakia & Diversicare

– Bratislava International Film Festival is expected to be held on 7-15 November in 2015 - LAST QTR 1234567Melbourne Cup (VIC)

Revolu on Day (Algeria) Independence Day (An gua & Barbuda) 07-15 Bra slava Interna onal Film Na onal Revival Day (Bulgaria) Cons tu on Day (Dominican Fes val (Slovakia) All Saints’ Day (Chris an) All Souls’ Day (ChrisIndependence an) Day (Dominica/Panama) Unity Day (Russia) Guy Fawkes Night (UK) Republic) October Revolu on Day (Belarus)

NEW MOON 8 9 10Remembrance Day (Australia) 11 12 13 14 Independence Day (Cambodia) Cons tu on Day (Nepal) Remembrance Day (Canada/Bermuda) Flag Day (Azerbaijan) (USA) Remembrance Day (UK) Remembrance Day (Cayman Islands) Deepavali (Singapore) Veteran’s Day (Puerto Rico) Armis ce Day (France) Independence Day (Poland/Angola)

FIRST QTR World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffi c Vic ms (UN) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Na onal Day of Mourning (Germany) Independence Day (Pales ne) Republic Day (Brazil) Interna onal Day of Tolerance (UN) Independence of Cartagena (Colombia) Independence Day (Latvia/Morocco) Revolu on Day (Mexico) Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Repentance Day (Germany) Discovery Day (Puerto Rico) Interna onal Day for Tolerance (UN) Day (Czech Republic/Slovakia) Independence/Na onal Day (Qatar) TransgenderWorld Philosophy Day of Remembrance Day (UN) (LGBT) Shichogsan/Seven-Five-Three Fes val (Shinto) Universal Children’s Day (UN) 22 23 24 25FULL MOON 26 27 28 Religious Liberty Day Niiname Fes val (Shinto) (Federa on of Bosnia Labour Thanksgiving Day (Japan) and Herzegovina) Independence Day (Albania) Day of Na onal Sovereignty Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Interna onal Day for the Elimina on Independence Day (Lebanon) (Argen na) (Nanakshahical, Sikh) of Violence against Women (UN) Thanksgiving Day (Interfaith, USA)

Independence Day from Spain (Panama) Republic Day (Congo) 29 30 Bonifacio Day (Philippines) Libera on Day (Albania) Independence Day (Barbados) Interna onal Day of Solidarity with Na onal Day (Benin) Pales nian People (UN) St Andrews Day (UK)

“Peace is not unity in similarity but unity in diversity, in the comparison and November 2015 conciliation of differences ” — Mikhail Gorbachev “Hi, I am Anna Lise Jensen, 75 years old and originally from Denmark. My family came to Australia in 1956 while I stayed back as I had just gotten married. DECEMBER Three years later, after the breakdown of my 2015 DIVERSICARE CALENDAR marriage, I joined my family in Australia in 1959. My former husband and young son remained in Denmark whilst I settled in “Hi, I am Stacey, the Coordinator at Netherlands Adelaide. Retirement Village Association (NRVA Multicare) in Sunshine Coast. One of the highlights in my life was being NRVA has been operating for 30 years now in Birkdale, Brisbane. reunited with my son in Denmark after 47 years. Meanwhile, I remarried in The Sunshine Coast office started about 15 years ago with the intention of servicing Australia and have another son and five the Dutch community. However, over time, our clients grandchildren. I am an active member of the have come from diverse cultural backgrounds. Good Life Church in Buderim and help out with Now, NRVA has a total of 600 clients from Church activities. Community Care. One of our annual highlights is the celebration of ‘AprilFest’ which includes I have been receiving domestic assistance cultural food and performances. from Netherlands Retirement Village Association (NRVA Multicare) once One of the big challenges with working with a week for the last three years. My clients from different cultures is matching clients General Practitioner (GP) told me with staff who speak similar language. This has about the service. My Support been overcome by engaging family members Worker is friendly and always willing who speak English to assist when needed. to help. She is also very happy with Providing service to clients from diverse NRVA as they meet her needs. backgrounds has been enriching for staff because it broadens their I have a loving and supportive horizon in learning different ways family who visits me regularly. I about doing things. In addition, want to remain independent and clients also enjoy and adapt live in my own home with my pet to Australian culture.” dog, Buddy, as long as I can, and thus, consider home support ideal for me.”

Denmark & Netherlands Retirement Village Assn

– Christmas in Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, is celebrated through the month of December – PPhotoshotos left,left, centrecentre leftleft andand centrecentre rrightight ccourtesyourtesy TivoliTivoli GGardensardens 12345LAST QTR

Independence Day (Portugal) World AIDS Day (UN) Interna onal Day of People with Na onal Day (Romania) Na onal Day (Laos/UAE) Disability (UN) Interna onal Volunteer Day (UN) 6789101112NEW MOON 06-14 (Judaism) Saint Nicholas Day (Chris an) Independence Day (Finland) Cons tu on Day (Spain) Rohatsu Bodhi Day (Buddhist) Na onal Day (Myanmar) Human Rights Day (UN) I Cons tu on Day (Thailand) Proclama on of the Republic (Burkina Independence Day (Kenya/Tanzania) Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day mmaculate(USA) Concep on (Catholic ChrisIndependence an) Day (Tanzania) Interna onal Human Rights Day (UN) Faso) Our Lady of Guadalupe (Chris an) 13 14 15 16 17 18FIRST QTR 19 Victory Day (Bangladesh) Na onal Day (Bahrain) Independence Day (Kazakhstan) Interna onal Migrants Day (UN) Bill of Rights Day (USA) Day of Reconcilia on (South Africa) Na onal Day (Bhutan) Na onal Day (Qatar)

FULL MOON Synaxis of the Mother of God (Greece) 20 21 22 23 24Christmas Day 25 26 Interna onal Human Solidarity Day Heisei Emperor’s Birthday (Japan) Independence Daypublic (Libya) holiday (UN) an Nabi (Islam) Milad-un-Nabi (India) Christmas Day (Chris an)

Death of Prophet Zarathustra (Zoroastrian) St Stephens Day (Germany/Iceland/Croa a)

Day of Good Will (South Africa) Independence and Unity Day (Slovenia)

Boxing Day holiday New Year’s Eve 27Proclama on Day 28 29 30 31 (SA)

New Year’s Eve (Chris an) Interna onal Solidarity Day Rizal Day (Philippines) (Azerbaijan) Holy Innocents Day (Chris an) Independence Day (Barbados) Restora on Day (Switzerland)

“We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colours ... but they all December 2015 exist very nicely in the same box.” — Anonymous Diversicare off ers a number of publica ons to inform members of the community requiring care of the op ons available to them, and to assist all staff involved in the provision of Commonwealth HACC funded and Queensland Community Care Services, in providing culturally appropriate care. Key Contacts: Professional Interpreters and Translators

NAATI (Na onal Offi ce) Phone: 02 6260 3035 Absolute Transla ons Fax: 02 6260 3036 Phone: 1800 500 791 Email: info@naa .com.au Fax: 07 3303 8527 (Brisbane) Web: www.naa .com.au Email: brisbane@absolutetransla ons.com.au Web: www.absolutetransla ons.com.au SWITC Deaf Services Qld Phone: 07 3892 8559 Australian Interpre ng Service Pty Ltd A/Hrs: 07 3018 0333 Phone: 03 8838 2983 Email: [email protected] Fax: 03 8838 2982 Web: www.switc.org.au Web: www.australianinterpre ngservice.com

TIS (Transla ng and Interpre ng Services) Phone: 131 450 (24 hours, 7 days) ONCALL Interpreters & Translators 1300 655 082 (on-site interpre ng) Phone: 07 3018 0333 +613 9203 4027 (outside Australia) Fax: 07 3839 8264 1800 131 450 (voice interpre ng) Email: [email protected] 1300 655 081 (pre-booked interpre ng) Web: www.oncallinterpreters.com Email: [email protected] Web: www. sna onal.gov.au Ethnic Communi es Council of QLD Ltd (ECCQ) Mul cultural Advisory Mul cultural Healthy and Diversicare Offi ces Service (MAS) Offi cers Lifestyle Project Offi cers

ECCQ Head Offi ce: Sunshine Coast MAS Team Leader, North Queensland Region Mul cultural Healthy Lifestyle Team Leader 253 Boundary Street, 6/43 Minchinton Street, PO Box 246 Thuringowa QLD 4817 PO Box 246 Thuringowa QLD 4817 WEST END CALOUNDRA M: 0407 045 203 M: 0407 045 203 PO Box 5916, West End QLD 4101 PO Box 1063, Caloundra QLD 4551 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] P: 07 3844 9166 P: 07 5491 9655 Brisbane F: 07 3846 4453 F: 07 5437 2629 Brisbane Region PO Box 409 Mt Grava QLD 4122 PO Box 409 Mt Grava QLD 4122 E: administra [email protected] M: 0419 796 897 Townsville M: 0413 054 642 E: [email protected] Brisbane 34/184-188 Vickers Road North, E: [email protected] 49-51 Thomas Street, CONDON Townsville Brisbane North/Sunshine Coast/Fraser WEST END PO Box 246, Thuringowa QLD 4817 PO Box 246 Thuringowa QLD 4817 PO Box 5199, West End QLD 4101 P: 07 4723 1470 Coast/Wide Bay Regions M: 0428 132 791 P: 1300 DIVERSE or 1300 348 377 F: 07 4723 8492 PO Box 1063 Caloundra QLD 4551 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: 0447 721 968 Gold Coast E: [email protected] Cairns 44 Davenport Street, Partners in Culturally PO Box 347, EARLVILLE QLD 4870 SOUTHPORT QLD 4215 North Queensland Region P: 0432 322 154 P: 0431 017 943 PO Box 246 Thuringowa QLD 4817 Appropriate Care (PICAC) M: 0407 045 203 Mt Grava E: [email protected] Offi cers 1852 Logan Road, MT GRAVATT Gold Coast Region PICAC Team Leader PO Box 409, Mt Grava QLD 4122 M: 0431 017 943 PO Box 409 Mt Grava QLD 4122 P: 07 3343 7499 E: [email protected] M: 0407 589 675 F: 07 3343 7599 E: [email protected] Logan/West Moreton Rural & Remote Regions PICAC Project Offi cer PO Box 409 Mt Grava QLD 4122 PO Box 409 Mt Grava QLD 4122 M: 0434 254 812 M: 0458 031 164 Acknowledgements E: [email protected] E: [email protected] This publication was produced by the Multicultural Advisory Service. Diversicare Peninsula Region PICAC Project Offi cer acknowledges with appreciation the assistance received from the various ethnic PO Box 347 Earlville QLD 4870 PO Box 409 Mt Grava QLD 4122 communi es, people and organisa ons who collaborated in the crea on of this calendar. M: 0432 322 154 M: 0413 112 961 E: [email protected] M: [email protected]

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