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Central Queensland’s best training talent announced
Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development The Honourable Di Farmer
A not-for-profit community-based organisation supporting migrants in Biloela and Rockhampton has been selected as a Central Queensland regional winner in the 60
th annual Queensland Training Awards.
Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer named the Central Queensland Multicultural Association Inc. and 10 other Central Queensland regional winners, recognising their significant contribution to training Queenslanders especially at such a challenging time.
“The Palaszczuk Government put investing in skills at the centre of our COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan, and with over $1 billion in the recent state budget dedicated to training and skills, we are delivering on that commitment,” Minister Farmer said.
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Central Queensland stars named in 60th Queensland Training Awards
Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development The Honourable Di Farmer
Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer today named 29 Central Queensland region nominees among the 218 state-wide regional finalists who have been recognised for their achievements in the training system during a challenging time.
“It’s been a tough 18 months for businesses, trainers and employees who have had to adjust to different ways of working due to COVID-19,” Minister Farmer said.
“The Palaszczuk Government put investing in skills at the heart of our Economic Recovery Plan, and with over $1 billion in the recent state budget dedicated to training and skills we are delivering on that commitment.
Central Queensland health study finds regional diverse communities at significant disadvantage
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AprApril 2021 at 4:40am
Bangladeshi migrant Shelly Nahar says she often relies on her husband to help her communicate with healthcare professionals.
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When Bangladesh-born Shelly Nahar and her son moved to Rockhampton three years ago, she was still learning to speak English.
Even small talk was daunting, let alone explaining problems to a health professional.
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A report has found CALD people in regional areas are at a higher risk of preventable diseases, complications, increased hospitalisation, and increased mortality
The Breaking the Barriers of Health Communication s lead researcher says regional CALD communities are deprived of resources