Zonta International organised the Human Rights flag raising ceremony on 10 Dec 2015 at the Village Green.
The audience pledged to end domestic violence with Mayor Paul Antonio who is also a White Ribbon Ambassador. The keynote address on Human Rights was given by TIMS President Mrs Gitie House. Zonta District 22 Lieutenant Governor Ms Ans Van Erp condemned domestic violence.
This special episode is broadcast from Toowoomba as part of the ABC’s On the Road week. Geraldine Doogue is joined by guests Professor Lorelle Burton, Psychologist from the University of Southern Queensland, Gitie House, President Toowoomba International Multicultural Society, Dr Mark Copland from the Catholic Social Justice Commission, and former refugees, Moses Ali and Prudence Melom. They discuss what Australia can learn from Toowoomba’s experience of helping to settle refugees who have moved into the area.
Congratulations to Daphne Fung, TIMS Vice-President on receiving the Outstanding Volunteer award on 22 August 2015 by Multicultural Affairs Queensland. Pictured on the left Dpahne, Minister Shannon Fentiman and Gitie House, TIMS President. Daphne has given thousands of hours of her time over 8 years to organise the Chinese New Year celebrations, the Health & Wellness Expos, assisted with the Toowoomba Languages & Cultures Festivals and other TIMS projects and activities.
Zonta International organised the Human Rights flag raising ceremony on 10 Dec 2015 at the Village Green.
Congratulations to Daphne Fung, TIMS Vice-President on receiving the Outstanding Volunteer award on 22 August 2015 by Multicultural Affairs Queensland. Pictured on the left Dpahne, Minister Shannon Fentiman and Gitie House, TIMS President. Daphne has given thousands of hours of her time over 8 years to organise the Chinese New Year celebrations, the Health & Wellness Expos, assisted with the Toowoomba Languages & Cultures Festivals and other TIMS projects and activities.