Multicultural Connection & Creativity

A welcoming, culturally responsive program bringing older Queenslanders together through music, creativity and shared cultural experiences.
  • 10-Week Program
  • Weekly 2.5-Hour Sessions
  • Community-Based Small Groups

What You'll Learn

  • Express ideas through music, storytelling and creative activities
  • Build confidence participating in group and community activities
  • Share culture, language and lived experience with others

Who Should Join

  • Queenslanders aged 50+ seeking social and creative connection
  • People from culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • People at risk of social isolation or new to community activities
Multicultural choir performance

Access & Support

  • No creative or performance experience required
  • Activities adapt to language, culture and individual comfort levels

Explore This Program

Overview

About This Program

This 10-week, small-group program brings older Queenslanders from diverse backgrounds together through music, storytelling, creative learning and cultural activities. Supported participation enables people to share identity and lived experience, build relationships and contribute to a welcoming community. The program is designed to reduce social isolation, strengthen belonging and encourage intercultural understanding.

Why This Program Matters

Community Need

Social isolation, language barriers and limited culturally relevant activities can reduce older people’s opportunities to connect, participate and feel a sense of belonging.

Program Purpose

The program creates meaningful opportunities for older people to build relationships, express themselves and contribute through shared creative experiences.

Accessible Delivery

Welcoming small groups, facilitator guidance and culturally responsive activities enable participation without requiring previous creative or performance experience.

Intended Outcomes

Stronger social connection, increased confidence and belonging, greater community participation and positive relationships across cultures.

Program Content

What the Program Covers

The 10-week program uses music, storytelling and collaborative creative activities to build connection, confidence and community participation.
Weeks 1–2: Welcome, Identity and Connection
Meet other participants, explore shared interests and cultural identity, and establish a welcoming and respectful group environment.
Take part in accessible singing, rhythm and group expression activities that build confidence, enjoyment and connection.
Share stories, traditions and creative ideas through guided activities that encourage cultural exchange and mutual understanding.
Work together on a shared creative project or optional community presentation that celebrates participation, culture and connection.

How to Join

How to Join

Expressions of interest are welcome from older adults, family members, carers and referring organisations. Complete the form below and our team will provide information about upcoming program availability, locations and participation requirements.

FAQ & Contact

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about participation, accessibility and program delivery.
No. Activities are designed for all experience levels, and participants can contribute in ways that match their interests, abilities and comfort levels.
Sessions use plain English and culturally responsive teaching methods. Additional language assistance may be available depending on facilitator and volunteer capacity.
The program is designed for Queenslanders aged 50 and over, particularly people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities who want to build social connection through creative participation.
Program costs and subsidised places may vary depending on available funding and delivery partnerships. Contact our team for information about the next intake.

Get in Touch

Call us on 07 7538 1188 or email info@lifelong.org.au.

info@lifelong.org.au

Send us a message about participation, referrals or community delivery partnerships.

07 7538 1188

Speak with our team about upcoming programs and participation options.

Queensland Lifelong Academy

PO Box 2180, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109

Lifelong

A registered charity advancing lifelong learning, digital inclusion and social connection for older Queenslanders, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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