Gold Coast Community Leaders Reflect on Australian Identity in the Celebration of MCCGC’s 40 Years o

Gold Coast Community Leaders Reflect on Australian Identity in the Celebration of MCCGC’s 40 Years of Legacy

Brisbane, Feb 1 (MCCQ Newsdesk) Press Release from MCCGC website

Australia’s history is tied to migration, shaping our collective identity. This country was built on migration, and the patterns have evolved over time, shaped by historical events and changing societal values.

A transformative evolution in Australia’s migration history was abolishing the White Australian Policy and establishing multicultural peak bodies. In this important discussion, Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast (MCCGC) proudly presents a series of insightful videos featuring leaders from the multicultural community commemorating its 40th anniversary.

These videos showcase critical aspects of Australia’s identity, the racism it carries, and the role in supporting the multicultural community on the Gold Coast.

According to Emad Nimri, MCCGC Project Consultant from 2005 to 2012, “...with diversity comes complexity, which underscores the need to address intricate issues”. Within Australia’s evolving multicultural policy framework, the emphasis has shifted from assimilation to coexistence. There is a big necessity for an ongoing commitment to impact, provide information, and MCCGC, born in 1983 to address the unmet needs of migrants and refugees, has been a catalyst for change, fostering an inclusive community over the past four decades. Since then, MCCGC’s vision has been crystal clear: to foster an inclusive community that cherishes cultural diversity. And the mission is to connect the community, impact lives, ignite hope, and build bridges of understanding.

MCCGC’s CAMS Officer, Candice Sullivan, also featured in the videos, presents an important piece, recognizing MCCGC’s journey as a collective story built on honesty, connection, and the pursuit of a compassionate and connected world.

MCCGC’s Chief Executive Officer, Shane Klintworth, says, “40 years might seem like a long time, but in the

Let’s honor the work laid by those before us, support the movement of the youth and let the voice of diversity fill your heart with hope for our future.