Employment and Training: No-cost courses
MFO offers no-cost training courses under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative.
These Certificate courses provide job seekers with the skills, qualifications, and experience they need to enter and succeed in the workforce. Our programs help you build essential skills, earn nationally recognised qualifications in high-demand industries, and provide support for employment opportunities across different industries. Explore our diverse offerings and start your journey toward a new career!
Participation is completely free, with no hidden costs involved.
Our Courses
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.
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
This 15-week course equips you with skills to support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing, and includes a 160-hour practical placement for real-world experience.
Certificate III in School Based Education Support
This 15-week course provides the essential skills to assist teachers and students in the classroom. The program a mandatory 100-hour work placement.
Certificate III in
Individual Support
(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.
This course is delivered by Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Designer Life (Code 32502), with wrap-around support provided by Multicultural Families Organisation. Designer Life will deliver all training and assessment and issue all awards for successfully complete students for CHC33021 Certificate III Individual Support.
Dates
Intake 1: 27th January 2026
Intake 2: 26th February 2026
Location
MFO Office
79B Scarborough St, Southport
Class Days
Intake 1: Mondays and Tuesdays
Intake 2: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Ready to start your new employment and learning journey? Complete the form below to submit your Expression of Interest, and our team will be in touch with the next steps!
Certificate III in Early Childhood
Education and Care
(CHC30121)
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, and includes a 160-hour practical placement for real-world experience.
The course is delivered by Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Strategix (Code 31418) in partnership with Multicultural Families Organisation. Strategix is responsible for all training, assessment, and issuing of the CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Dates
22nd January 2026
Location
Oxenford Community Centre
25 Leo Graham Way, Oxenford
Class Days
Thursdays and Fridays
Ready to start your new employment and learning journey? Complete the form below to submit your Expression of Interest, and our team will be in touch with the next steps!
Certificate III in School Based
Education Support
(CHC30221)
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.
Delivered over 15 weeks by Registered Training Organisation Strategix (RTO Code 31418) in partnership with Multicultural Families Organisation, this course offers personalised wrap-around support to guide you throughout your learning journey and includes a 100-hour practical placement for real-world experience.
Dates
22nd January 2026
Location
Oxenford Community Centre
25 Leo Graham Way, Oxenford
Class Days
Thursdays and Fridays
Ready to start your new employment and learning journey? Complete the form below to submit your Expression of Interest, and our team will be in touch with the next steps!
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)
At MFO, we are not just delivering training, we are creating life-changing opportunities and supporting our students to thrive.
Stay Connected
For more information about our courses, intakes, or programs, you can contact us via email at reception@mfo.org.au or sqw@mfo.org.au, by phone at 07 5571 0381 or 0426 636 904, or come and talk to us in person at MFO Office - 79b Scarborough Street, 4215 Southport.
Our dedicated Courses social media pages on Instagram and Facebook provide updates on upcoming intakes, program news, and inspiring student stories.
Our team is happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
