Community members from diverse cultural backgrounds are invited to express their interest in joining a group vital to the region’s future.
The Sunshine Coast Multicultural Advisory Group collaborates with Council and the community to provide advice on the challenges and opportunities for the region’s emerging and established multicultural communities. The voluntary group also promotes cultural diversity, inclusion, and the value of becoming a welcoming region.
Expressions of Interest are now open, with applications accepted online until August 21.
The group has supported initiatives such as the Welcoming City project, the Shine a Light on Racism campaign, and the Migrant Work Ready and Business Ready programs.
Local business identity Peppi Bueti, an inaugural member of the group, emphasized its importance to the Sunshine Coast.
“We have seen far more migrants move here, and with that comes a whole range of needs,” Mr. Bueti said. “We have been able to identify these needs because some of our members work at the ground level to bring those issues, concerns, and outcomes to Council.”
Strong Community Portfolio Councillor David Law encouraged residents from diverse cultural backgrounds to apply.
“I’ve been part of the group for the past four years, and it’s a unique group that needs our community voices,” Cr Law said. “Nominees should have close ties to their Sunshine Coast multicultural community or experience working with multicultural communities and be able to represent their views and provide guidance on their challenges and opportunities.
“By becoming a member, you will have the exciting opportunity to be directly involved in building a welcoming Sunshine Coast where people are included, treated with respect, and have equal opportunities.
“Submit your interest today!”
Anna Sri, a member of the group, highlighted the benefits of diverse representation.
“Everyone can contribute their own perspective and integrate this into the aim for Sunshine Coast to become a more welcoming region,” she said.
The group meets six times per year with Cr David Law and Cr Taylor Bunnag at Sunshine Coast Council City Hall in Maroochydore.
Cr Law encouraged those interested to help create the most welcoming region in Australia, where together, we thrive.
For more information on the expression of interest process, visit Council’s website and search ‘Multicultural Advisory Group.’ Submissions close on August 21.
