Multicultural Australia and QPASTT organised a community leaders Forum and Dinner on May 7th 2024 at Brisbane Multicultural Center

Multicultural Australia and QPASTT organised it’s first Community Leader’s dinner for this year. Hon. Minister for Multicutlural Affairs Ms. Charis Mullen MP was in attendance.

She also addressed the community leaders and gave insightful information regarding Domestic Violence and financial grants that are much needed for the communities to thrive. Regarding domestic violence she was very much humbled by the efforts that are currently being taken by the community leaders to combat the violence against women in their communities. She said she was completely upset with what is going on in the community regarding violence against women. She encouraged the men folk in the room to join hands in working together to prevent the violence. She was glad to see the men folks in the room advocating for the prevention of violence against women.

Regarding the funding for community organisations she said that she would love to fund every community organisation for their various activities however there is only one pool of funds and that is not enough. Hence she also appeals that community organisations use the funds wisely to fund projects that are the need of the day and implement programs that benefit the community at large.

The forum was very well attended by community leaders from all faiths, and countries.

CEO of Multicultural Australia Ms. Christine Castley also addressed the community leaders and let everyone know of the activities Multicultural Australia has put forth for the Multicultural Month.

Leaders who attended the forum were Beny Bol from Queensland African Community Council. Mama Saba Abraham, Habib Jamal from Multicultural Police Advisory committee.

Please visit Multicutural Australia website for more information. https://www. multiculturalaustralia.org.au/