BARINGA
COMMUNITY CENTRE

MIGRANT JOB FAIR
& BUSINESS EXPO

25 MAY 2024
Free Event
2 pm - 6 pm

join us

Join us at the Migrant Job Fair and Business Expo on the Sunshine Coast!

Celebrate the diverse and rich cultural mix of our region, while creating meaningful connections between local businesses and skilled migrants.

This event provides a platform for businesses and industries to connect with skilled workers, as well as offering opportunities for our migrant communities to showcase their talents and meet potential employers.

Don't miss this chance to network and discover new business opportunities while enjoying amazing food and entertainment.

Celebrate
diversity

Celebrate diversity at the Migrant Job Fair & Business Expo on the Sunshine Coast!

Connect with skilled migrants and local businesses, enjoy food and entertainment, and discover new opportunities.

Join us to embrace our community's rich cultural tapestry!

Art
ists

The artists will showcase their talents and share their unique perspectives and stories through their art.

With performances inspired by their migrant experiences, these artists will add a vibrant and dynamic element to the event, celebrating culture and talent among migrants on the Sunshine Coast.

DJ PILO Selguera

Multicultural DJ Music

DJ Pilo Selguera hails from Cuba and brings his diverse love of world music to our event with sounds from around the globe to play a chilled and laid-back set to sooth our nerves as we set up for the event and anticipate the start!

Lyndon Davies

Welcome to Country - Performance

Lyndon Davies is a Traditional Custodian of the Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi people from the Sunshine Coast. His artwork reflects his strong connection to the land and portrays stories of landscapes, flora, and fauna. In his Welcome to Country, he shares the secrets of the region through local language, emphasizing the interconnectedness of everything.

Po Mei Kwong

MC Crowd Warm up

Po Mei Kwong, a dynamic Joy Coach and Laughter Yoga Facilitator, uses her multicultural background to promote self-acceptance and encourage playfulness and joy. Her message is about experiencing the joy of everyday living and living authentically.

Carlos Vaquero

Guest Speaker - Chasing Happiness

Carlos has 20+ years of experience in Strategic Marketing and Media. Owned several small businesses in Europe and has worked as a consultant for some of the biggest consultancy and advertising agencies in Spain. 7 years ago, Carlos moved to the Sunshine Coast following the Australian dream, but what conquered his heart was our amazing COMMUNITY.

Through his talk 'Chasing Happiness', Carlos will share part of his journey and expereinces, that we are sure will be very familiar for many of us.

Innessa's music

Performance

Innessa is a Russian singer/songwriter now living in Australia. Her music combines quirky alternative/pop styles with beautiful Slavic Folk melodies. With dreamy emotional lyrics sung to a mixture of eclectic styles, Innessa's music leaves her audience spellbound.

Innessa's musical journey began at age 8 with a passion for writing poetry about her surroundings in central Russia. Her talent was first recognized when her poems were published in a newspaper at the age of 12. Innessa's lifelong passion for music started at age 9 when she joined a local choir, and she started performing her original compositions at age 16. She has released three studio albums, performed at major festivals like the Canberra Multicultural Folk Festival and the Woodford Folk Festival, and received accolades for her music, including being selected as a finalist in the Queensland Music Awards.

Chinese Traditional Band

Performance

Kavika’s Royals + Atete’s Authentic Hawaiian dancers

Performance

Children’s Creative Corner

Hosted by Wendy from the Sunshine Coast Chinese School

Welcome to Sunshine Coast Chinese School. We provide a variety of Chinese courses from young kids to adults. In 2019,Sunshine Coast Chinese is proudly affiliated with Queensland MiaoMiao Chinese School and became the Sunshine Coast Campus. Established in 1997, Queensland MiaoMiao Chinese School is a non- Profit organization in Queensland. The school is also a member of Ethnic Schools Association of Queensland (CLS: community language school) and is officially recorded by the Ministry of Education in Australia. With over 1500 students, 6 campuses spread out through QLD, Miao Miao Chinese school offers the programs open to all the communities by organising the teaching of Chinese courses from Preschool to Grade Twelve, Chinese culture and traditional education, folk songs and dances, traditional painting and abacus. It meets the needs of every student who loves Chinese and leads them into a colourful world of Chinese culture.

busi
nesses

The MIGRANT JOB FAIR & BUSINESS EXPO on the Sunshine Coast in Australia is a platform for businesses to connect with diverse talent from migrant communities, showcase products/services, and explore partnerships for economic growth.

The event offers opportunities for businesses of all sizes to engage with the local community and tap into the diverse talent pool available.

Jack
welch

Legendary Manager, Ex-Ceo General Electric
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Simon
Sinek

Expert, author of «Start with Why»
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Robin
Wright

World Known Star of the «House of Cards» series
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NASSIM
NICHOLAS TALEB

Author of a multivolume essay, the Incerto (The Black Swan)
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NASSIM
NICHOLAS TALEB

Author of a multivolume essay, the Incerto (The Black Swan)
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schedule

Main Stage

13:00 - 14:00
Multicultural DJ Music
Dj Pilo
14:00 - 14:20
Welcome to Country &
Dance Performance
Lyndon Davies and crew
14:20 - 14:30
MC Crowd Warm Up
Po Mei Kwong
14:30 - 15:00
Chasing Happiness
Carlos Vaquero
15:10 - 15:40
Performance
Innessa Folk Artist
16:00 - 16:30
Performance
Chinese Traditional Band
16:45 - 17:15
Performance
Atete &
Polynesian Dancers
17:30 - 18:00
Multicultural DJ Music
Dj Pilo

WorkshopS

15:00 - 15:30
Panel Discussion
Four Speakers
15:45 - 16:15
Diversity and
Inclusion in the Workshop
Stella - Migrant Hub
Baringa Community Centre
16:30 - 17:00
Tax and Accounting
Johan Ferreira
FTA Accountants
17:15 - 17:45
Legal
Davinia - Suncoast Legal

Photo
Gallery

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OUr Mission

Our mission at the Migrant Job Fair and Business Expo is to connect local businesses and high-value industry sectors with skilled migrant talent while celebrating the diverse cultural mix of the Sunshine Coast. We provide opportunities for businesses to fill vacancies and showcase the talents of local migrant communities, while supporting those interested in starting or growing a business. Join us in embracing the rich cultural tapestry of the Sunshine Coast through amazing food and entertainment.

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what are we trying to do & why is important

Behold the marvel of the 3C Migrant J&B Expo, a grand opportunity that transcends borders, unites diverse communities, and fosters dynamic business connections. This innovative event not only strengthens the bond between migrants and the local community, but also promotes collaboration and resource optimization among fellow migrants. It's an occasion where pioneers come together, igniting sparks of potential for present and future success.

Don't miss out on this momentous occasion, dear migrants! Join us in this empowering journey, for it's never too late to seize the opportunities that await. As the saying goes, the best time to plant a tree was years ago, but the next best time is now!
the best time to plant a tree was years ago, but the next best time is now!

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