Photo from 2017 Lockyer Multicultural Festival
IMPORTANT CHANGES to Settlement Support Services
Due to funding changes, Lockyer Valley Regional Council no longer acts as the provider of Settlement Support Services within the region.
Multicultural Australia receives Government funds to work with refugee families in the Lockyer Valley.
Council can still assist refugees and migrants with regular Council services.
Helpful Contact Information
Multicultural Australia's Toowoomba Office offers all areas of settlement support.
Mercy Community Service provides social events for refugees including working with multicultural group activities, migration legal advice and support.
Lockyer Community Centre's Community Action for Multicultural Society (CAMS) Program aims to address local barriers to economic and social inclusion and build sustainable opportunities for cultural inclusion in local employment, networks and industries. The CAMS Program can offer connection to support services, learning opportunities and social connections. Lockyer Community Centre also host bi-monthly Multicultural Community BBQs in Littleton Park, Gatton, facilitated by their CAMS worker.
The Asylum Seeker and Refugee Assistance (ASRA) Program supports the needs of people seeking asylum and vulnerable refugees on temporary visas in Queensland. For emergency relief and general ASRA referrals please contact Red Cross.
Lockyer Multicultural Association
Lockyer Valley Islamic Assocation
Papua New Guinea Lockey Valley Community Incorporated
