May 06, 2023
On Saturday 6th May 2023, our Operations Lead recently had the honour of attending the 2023 QACC AfriQLDS Awards on behalf of Open Hands Community Care (OHCC). The QACC AfriQLDS Awards is an annual event that recognises individuals and organisations for their dedication and commitment to improving the lives of people in their local communities.
Queensland African Communities Council (QACC) is a non-profit organisation for African communities in Queensland, who working towards uniting African communities irrespective of their ethnic, political, religious, national or regional backgrounds.
In alignment with OHCC’s goals and values, QACC is committed to engaging and supporting community organisations and individual members.
The QACC Awards is a significant honour for Open Hands Community Care to be in attendance, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of their staff and volunteers. We are proud to have been given the opportunity to attend this significant event.
Overall, the QACC Awards is a wonderful event that celebrates the contributions of individuals and organisations that are making a positive impact in their communities. Open Hands Community Care takes pride in being part of such cause and initiatives as the organisation continues to grow and having tremendous impact via its community support services
At OHCC we endeavour to continue with our goal in providing food assistance, disability services and advocacy & advisory services which includes identifying impacting gaps and assisting people navigate social barriers. Our dedicated a team of dedicated volunteers also continue to ensure that the community’s most vulnerable members are taken care of food relief initiative.
A huge thank you to the QACC team for such a remarkable event and invitation. The team had a marvellous and enjoyable night.
