Engaging Diverse Voices in Regional NSW: Opportunities with Multicultural NSW

Multicultural NSW is inviting residents from Northern NSW and New England North West regions who are deeply connected to their communities to provide valuable advice to the NSW Government through various advisory functions.

Expressions of interest are sought for three distinct advisory functions, with a strong emphasis on reflecting the rich diversity of NSW in terms of gender, age, geographic location, cultural background, and inclusion of people living with disabilities. Successful candidates will be appointed by the NSW Minister for Multiculturalism, Steve Kamper MP.

Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin, is encouraging interested local residents to submit their expressions of interest by the closing date of Sunday, February 18, 2024.

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Advisory Board – Multicultural NSW

Multicultural NSW is currently seeking expressions of interest for Advisory Board members who come from diverse backgrounds, possess deep community ties, and exhibit cross-cultural understanding and community leadership. Advisory Board members will leverage their skills, expertise, and lived experiences to amplify the voices of their communities, informing the initiatives of Multicultural NSW. The current Advisory Board Chairperson is former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner, Nick Kaldas APM.

Multicultural NSW is seeking advisory positions for residents across NSW

Regional Community Networks (RCNs) and Multicultural Youth Network (MYN)

Additionally, Multicultural NSW is seeking expressions of interest for two state-wide community engagement programs: the Regional Community Networks (RCNs) and the Multicultural Youth Network (MYN). The RCNs will consist of 10 networks across NSW, each with up to 20 members. RCN members will provide invaluable insights into local issues affecting their lives and communities. Furthermore, each RCN will include at least one representative from the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.

Three RCNs will be situated in the Greater Sydney area, namely North and East Sydney, Western Sydney, and South Sydney. The remaining seven RCNs will be based in various regional areas of NSW, including Northern NSW, New England North West, Western NSW, Illawarra and South East NSW, Hunter and Central Coast, Murray Lower Darling, and Riverina.

Each RCN will also feature up to three young people aged 18-24 years, who will additionally form the Multicultural Youth Network (MYN). MYN members will convene regularly to provide insights and advice on issues pertinent to young people across the state.

For further information and to submit expressions of interest, please visit the Advisory Positions page on the Multicultural NSW website.

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