The Toowoomba Region has a thriving culturally diverse community and has rich tapestry of multicultural ideas and values that stem from the Darling Downs’ proud history of friendly communities. The Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC) provides leadership and direction to Council on recognising, engaging, supporting and empowering people from a multicultural background across the Region. The committee will provide recommendations and advice to Council on:
  • the development and implementation of Multicultural Strategy and subsequent action plan.s
  • support coordination and cooperation within the Region’s multicultural and culturally diverse sector.
  • provide guidance on specific projects or issues as identified by Council.
  • assist Council in the dissemination of appropriate materials to aid the facilitation of community dialogue with our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
  • promote positive images of culturally and linguistically diverse community members to recognise the contribution of our diverse communities to community life.
  • assist Council to organise and contribute to key community events for our culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Expressions of interest are now open for Council’s Multicultural Advisory Committee. We are seeking up to 13 committee members who have experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Those with roles and experience from sectors such as community, employment, health, education, police and emergency services are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will commence their role in April 2025 until December 2027. Meetings will convene quarterly on the second Thursday of March, June, September and December at 9am – 11am. Applications close 5pm on Friday, 24 January 2025.

If you need support completing this form, please reach out to our team:
Community Development Officer - Multicultural
07 4688 6300
Individual and Organisational Details

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* 1. Individual Detail's:

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* 2. Postal Address

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* 3. Contact Number:

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* 4. Email Address:

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* 5. Do you live in or service the Toowoomba Region:

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* 6. Organisation you are representing (if you are apply as an individual, please put 'N/A')

Expression of Interest Criteria

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* 7. What is your experience in working with multicultural communities in Toowoomba?

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* 8. What experience and knowledge can you bring to the Multicultural Advisory Committee?

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* 9. What is your role in driving strategic outcomes for Multicultural Communities?

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* 10. From your experience/roles, what do you see as the 3 priorities for our regions multicultural communities and the wider sector? How can Local Government play a role in achieving these?

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* 11. Please note: Applicants applying to represent an organisation on the Multicultural Advisory Committee must provide a letter from your employer confirming their awareness of your attendance on behalf of the organisation and that you are covered by their insurance and work cover.

If you are an individual applying to be part of the Multicultural Advisory Committee, you will need to register as a volunteer of Toowoomba Regional Council.

Please upload the letter from your organisation here.

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Thank you for your Expression of Interest to form part of the Multicultural Advisory Committee. If you need any further information on the Multicultural Advisory Committee, please contact a member of our Community Development team:

Community Development Officer - Multicultural
(07) 4688 6300
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