Following recent changes to departmental responsibilities, the functions of the former Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts are transitioning to new departments. Work is underway to update departments’ websites.

Funding programs

  • Asylum Seeker and Refugee Assistance program

    The Asylum Seeker and Refugee Assistance (ASRA) program has been established to support the needs of people seeking asylum and vulnerable refugees on temporary visas in Queensland.

  • Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program

    The Celebrating Multicultural Queensland (CMQ) program provides funding to assist organisations to deliver events that engage culturally diverse communities, groups and individuals, and the broader community, to partner and contribute to building an inclusive, harmonious and united Queensland.

  • Community Action for a Multicultural Society (CAMS) program

    A partnership between State Government and community organisations delivering a range of projects, activities and initiatives that will address local barriers to economic and social inclusion and build sustainable opportunities for inclusion in local employment, services, networks and industries.

  • Multicultural Peak Funding for Sector Development Services

    This initiative funds development activities that support the sustainability of community based organisations and communication with the multicultural sector across the state.

  • Strengthening Multicultural Queensland program

    The Strengthening Multicultural Queensland (SMQ) program provides funding to assist organisations to deliver projects that engage culturally diverse communities, groups and individuals, and the broader community, to partner and contribute to building an inclusive, harmonious and united Queensland.

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Cultural acknowledgement

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors—our First Nations peoples—give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations towards creating a better Queensland.

Our human rights commitment

We will respect, protect and promote human rights within our decision-making and actions.