ADCQ Townsville has conducted several courses and community visits in Mackay over the past few months with local unions, community organisations, legal services, local politicians, Mackay Regional Council (MRC) and the Chamber of Commerce. The visits focussed on raising awareness of the role and services offered by the Commission and to discuss discrimination related issues. A strong interest in accessing our expert training service was evident, with community organisations particularly keen to engage minority groups in future training opportunities.

On 19 March 2010, Royalie Walters was invited as a guest speaker to the Townsville Intercultural Centre’s 2010 International Women’s Day and Harmony Day event in Townsville.

Ms Walters focused on the issues women face in our society, with a specific focus on sex discrimination and sexual harassment.

Women from a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds and cultures attended the event along with students from local schools. The Commission also held an information stall at the event, providing general information and brochures on discrimination and sexual harassment, the role of the Commission, the complaint process and community education services

Attendee at Harmony Day function