An opportunity to represent the voices of multicultural communities and promote Victoria’s diversity is now open.
The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) is seeking expressions of interest from community members, business, service providers and local government to become members of its Regional Advisory Councils in eight regions in Victoria.The term of appointment is for a period of two years, 1 July 2017–30 June 2019.
Metropolitan regions
North and West Metropolitan, Eastern Metropolitan and Southern Metropolitan
Rural regions
Barwon South West, Grampians, Loddon Mallee, Hume and Gippsland
Regional Advisory Councils are integral to how VMC, as an independent Commission, continue to act as a primary conduit to government with, for, and on behalf of our multicultural communities across Victoria. Members are not only strong advocates for their communities, but can directly inform the Commission on matters of multicultural affairs, settlement,service delivery and citizenship issues, and assist in promoting the benefits of diversity in their local areas.
The Victorian Multicultural Commission strongly encourages people from culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse backgrounds including refugees and asylum seekers, and people over the age of 16 to apply.
Interested applicants can find more information and application details by using contact details below.
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Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC)
Website: www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/regional-advisory-councils/about-rac
Tel: (03) 7017 8147
Email rac@vmc.vic.gov.au