Multicultural Families Organisation
Providing support, safety and assistance for multicultural families
Our Courses
We provide no-cost nationally recognised
qualifications designed to help you gain practical skills,
build confidence and access real employment opportunities to enter growing industries such as health care, logistics, hospitality, education, transport and many more.
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No-cost
courses
Nationally recognised
Supportive & culturally inclusive
Industry-focused training
Experienced trainers
Pathways to employment
Whether you are starting your career, changing industries or returning to work, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Our Courses
Certificate III
Individual Support
Overview
Next intake: 22 June 2026
CHC33021
Build a career in the growing healthcare sector with our Certificate III in Individual Support. This 20-week course prepares you for a rewarding role in Disability and Aged Care.
The program includes a mandatory 120-hour work placement to ensure hands-on experience.
Classes:
Monday & Tuesday
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location:
Oxenford
Community Centre
Duration:
20 weeks
+ placement
Career Opportunities
Aged Care Worker
Support Worker
Personal Care Worker
Respite Care Worker
Disability Worker
Home Care Assistant
Conditions and Eligibility
This no-cost course is offered under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work project, proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, and most temporary visa holders.
Participants will require, prior to work placement, a:
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Blue Card
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Disability Worker Screening
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Federal Police Check
Certificate III
Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC30121
Overview
Next intake: 28 May 2026
Start your career in the growing early childhood sector with our Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. This 15-week course equips you with skills to support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
The course includes a 160-hour practical placement for real-world experience.
Classes:
Thursday & Friday
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location:
79b Scarborough Street, Southport
Duration:
15 weeks
+ placement
Career Opportunities
Early Childhood Worker
Outside School Hours Care Assistant
Kindergarten Assistant
Family Day Care Educator
Conditions and Eligibility
This no-cost course is offered under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work project, proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, and most temporary visa holders.
Participants will require, prior to work placement, a:
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Blue Card
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Federal Police Check
Certificate III
School Based Education Support
CHC30221
Overview
Next intake: 25 May 2026
Begin your career in the education sector with the Certificate III in School Based Education Support. This course provides the essential skills to assist teachers and students in the classroom, including support in literacy and numeracy, managing behaviour, working with diverse learners, and contributing to the planning and delivery of educational programs.
The course includes a 100-hour practical placement for real-world experience.
Classes:
Monday & Tuesday
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location:
79b Scarborough Street, Southport
Duration:
12 weeks
+ placement
Career Opportunities
Teacher Aide
Education Support Officer
Education Assistant
School Services Officer
Learning Support Assistant
Conditions and Eligibility
This no-cost course is offered under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work project, proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, and most temporary visa holders.
Participants will require, prior to work placement, a:
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Blue Card
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Federal Police Check
Certificate III
Food Processing +Forklift Licence
Overview
Next intake: 23 April 2026
FBP30121
Start your career in the food industry with the Certificate III in Food Processing. This course provides the essential skills to work safely and efficiently in food production environments, including handling and processing food products, maintaining quality standards, following hygiene and safety procedures, and contributing to workflow in food processing, logistics, and transport operations.
The course includes training to obtain a forklift licence for practical workplace skills.
Classes:
Thursday & Friday
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location:
Oxenford Community Centre
Duration:
10 weeks
Career Opportunities
Food Processing Worker
Process Supervisor
QA Sampler
Warehouse Store Person
Receival/Despatch Clerk
Conditions and Eligibility
This no-cost course is offered under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work project, proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, and most temporary visa holders.
To be eligible to obtain a Forklift licence, participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Certificate III
Driving Operations +Heavy Rigid (HR) Vehicle Licence
TLI31222
Overview
Next intake: 21 May 2026
Start your career in the transport and logistics industry with the Certificate III in Driving Operations. This course provides the essential skills to operate heavy vehicles safely and efficiently, including understanding road safety regulations, managing transport documentation, conducting vehicle checks, and applying safe driving practices in real workplace environments.
The course includes training to obtain a Heavy Rigid (HR) vehicle licence.
Classes:
Thursday & Friday
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location:
Oxenford Community Centre
Duration:
12 weeks
Career Opportunities
Agitator Driver
Bus Driver
Pickup and Delivery Driver
Line Haul Driver
Local Heavy General Freight Driver
Conditions and Eligibility
This no-cost course is offered under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work project, proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, and most temporary visa holders.
Participants must have held a Class C (car) licence for at least two years, or an LR/MR licence for at least one year.
Get Support
Whether you have a question about a course, enrolment,
or your next step, our team is here to support you
every step of the way.
You can contact our team by phone or email.
We are happy to answer your questions.
Email: sqw@mfo.org.au
Phone: 07 5571 0381
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About Our Courses
These qualifications are offered under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative, proudly funded by the Queensland Government to support individuals into employment and further training pathways.
Our courses are delivered by MFO in partnership with Strategix Training Group, a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO 31418). Through this partnership, students receive nationally recognised qualifications, industry-relevant training, and structured support designed to build confidence, skills, and job readiness. Together, we are committed to helping participants gain the skills and confidence needed to move into sustainable employment.
Previous Courses
Since 2015, Multicultural Families Organisation has proudly delivered a diverse range of training programs funded through Skilling Queenslanders for Work, supporting over 400 individuals to gain nationally recognised qualifications and meaningful employment.
Our approach is person-centred: each student receives a tailored training plan aligned with their goals, strengths, and learning needs. We prioritise in-demand industries and walk alongside our students every step of the way, building not only their skills and experience, but also their confidence and belief in what’s possible.
Our successful course offerings have included:
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Certificate I in Construction Traineeship (CPC10120)
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Certificate II in Workplace Skills (BSB20120)
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Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)
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Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations (TLI20421)
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Certificate III in Pathology Collection (HLT37215)
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Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021)
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Certificate III in Driving Operations (TLI31222)
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Certificate III in Food Processing (FBP30121)
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (CHC30121)
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Certificate III in School Based Education Support (CHC30221)
At MFO, we are not just delivering training, we are creating life-changing opportunities and supporting our students to thrive.