GACCQ German Australian Community Centre Qld

The German Australian Community Centre Queensland (GACCQ) brings together people passionate about supporting and promoting German culture, traditions and language in Queensland. We actively support initiatives, projects and the work of the German Consulate in Brisbane, and the wider German community. Furthermore, we are dedicated to fostering cross-cultural cooperation and relationships for the betterment of Queensland and its people.
Founded in 2005, GACCQ is strongly involved in many projects and initiatives – small and large. A few key highlights include:
» “Queensland’s German Connections” book. Published by GACCQ, Queensland’s German Connections: Past, Present and Future – 170 Years Strong (1842-2012) is a magnificent, full-colour work with almost 600 illustrations in its 376 pages.
» German Language Initiative. GACCQ actively supports the work of the German Language Roundtable, promoting the learning and interest in German within Brisbane and surrounds. A key outcome has been the development of a German language and cultural blog platform, www.GermaninBrisbane.com.au.
» Ludwig Leichhardt Commemoration. Celebrations & projects for the 200th anniversary of the explorer’s birth included: LeichhardtLand.net.au, a definitive website on all aspects of Leichhardt; an official visit of Ludwig Leichhardt’s descendant to Australia; and the launch of QANTAS’ newest plane, named ‘Leichhardt’, by the President of the German Parliament, Prof. Norbert Lammert. GACCQ was the key supporter of these activities.
» Karneval. GACCQ is a major supporter of Brisbane German Club’s annual Karneval event, a festival celebrating century-old German Karneval traditions.
» Oktoberfest Brisbane. Australia’s largest German Festival, Oktoberfest Brisbane, is also one of Queensland’s largest cultural festivals, and a Top 10 Oktoberfest outside Germany (as voted by National Geographic). Queensland’s largest schools’ language event, Oktoberfest for Teens, takes place on the Oktoberfest Brisbane site. Students experience first-hand an authentic German festival with focus on cultural and language elements. GACCQ is a strong supporter of Oktoberfest Brisbane and Oktoberfest for Teens.