NSW residents who are connected to their community can provide advice to the NSW
Government through different advisory functions at Multicultural NSW.
Multicultural NSW is seeking expressions of interest for three different advisory functions
and encourages applications that reflect the rich diversity of NSW including gender, age,
geographic location, cultural diversity and people living with a disability.
Successful applicants will be appointed by the NSW Minister for Multiculturalism.
Member for Penrith Ms Karen McKeown OAM said:
“NSW is one of the most successful multicultural societies globally. We continue to foster
and empower our diverse communities by encouraging involvement in our democratic
processes.”
"In NSW, we actively listen, collaborate, and work together to shape a vibrant community that
we can all benefit from. Advisory Councils are just one way we do this.”
“Acknowledging the diverse perspectives of young individuals, the NSW Government is
committed to amplifying the voices of multicultural youth by building a state-wide, Multicultural Youth Network,” Ms Karen McKeown OAM said.
Expressions of interest close Sunday, 18 February 2024. For further information, please visit:
Advisory positions - Multicultural NSW
Multicultural NSW Advisory Board:
Multicultural NSW is currently seeking expressions of interest for Advisory Board members
from diverse backgrounds who have deep community ties, cross cultural understanding and
can demonstrate community leadership.
Advisory Board members will use their skills, expertise and lived experience to elevate the
voices of their communities to inform the work of Multicultural NSW.
Former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Nick Kaldas APM is the current Advisory Board
Chairperson.
Regional Community Networks and Multicultural Youth Network:
Multicultural NSW is also currently seeking expressions of interest for two state-wide
community engagement programs: the Regional Community Networks (RCNs) and the
Multicultural Youth Network (MYN).
There will be 10 RCNs across NSW, with up to 20 members in each. Members will provide their
lived experience on local issues that affect their lives and their communities. At least one
member of each RCN will also represent the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
community.
Three RCNs will be based in the Greater Sydney area: North and East Sydney, Western
Sydney, and South Sydney.
Seven RCNs will be based in regional areas of NSW including Western NSW, Illawarra and
South East NSW, Northern NSW, New England North West, Hunter and Central Coast, Murray
Lower Darling and Riverina.
Each of the RCNs will include up to three young people (18-24 years). Young people from all
10 RCNs will also form the MYN. MYN members will meet regularly to share advice about
issues that impact young people
