The Gold Coast Multicultural Women’s Health & Wellbeing Expo aims to connect newly arrived migrants and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) students with local health, wellbeing and community support services available across the Gold Coast.

Many students attending TAFE's English language programs are still developing their English skills and may be unfamiliar with Australia's health, wellbeing and social service systems. As a result, they may not know what services are available, how to access them, or where to go for support.

This expo provides a welcoming and accessible environment where students can meet service providers face-to-face, learn about available support, ask questions, and gain information that can help them make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing. The event also creates opportunities for students to build confidence in accessing services, strengthen their community connections, and better understand the resources available to support themselves and their families.

By bringing together health, wellbeing and community organisations in one location, the expo helps reduce barriers to information and services, empowering participants to take positive steps towards improved health, wellbeing and social inclusion.

Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2025

Venue: TAFE Queensland Gold Coast, Ground Floor 

Address: 91–99 Scarborough Street, Southport

Stallholders can access the venue from 8:00 am for set up.

The event will run from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Teachers will begin bringing students to the Expo from 10:00 am, so all stallholders must be fully set up and ready by this time.

Pack up (bump out) can commence from 12:00 pm . Early pack down is not permitted as it can disrupt the event experience for attendees.

Attendees will primarily be newly arrived migrant and refugee students enrolled in English language programs at TAFE Southport. While the expo has a women’s health and wellbeing focus, both female and male students may attend.

Each stallholder will be provided with:

• One table (120 cm x 90 cm)

• Chairs

• Space to display information and promotional materials

Yes. Pull-up banners, promotional materials and small display items are welcome. If you plan to bring larger displays or equipment, please let us know in advance so suitable arrangements can be discussed.

There is no parking available on campus. Several all-day parking options are located within walking distance, including Carey Car Park.

If you require access for unloading large items, please contact us before the event. There is a drop off area in front of the TAFE building. 

No. Food and drinks will not be provided for exhibitors. However, TAFE Queensland has a café on the ground floor where food, snacks and beverages can be purchased throughout the day.

No. Stallholder participation is free of charge.

Yes. We encourage organisations to bring brochures, flyers and information about their services. Materials that are easy to understand and culturally inclusive are particularly valuable for attendees, especially translated and in-language resources. 

The TAFE English programs have around 15 classes, however the event will be promoted to all TAFE students so we may have attendees from other classes as well. 

Please contact:

Rana Al Mekarry

Multicultural Families Organisation

Email: rana@mfo.org.au

Phone: (07) 5571 0381