The Multicultural and People Seeking Asylum Advisory Committee was first established in December 2018 and comprises of informed, engaged and qualified representatives from the community and organisations working in Greater Dandenong.
The Advisory Committee provides advice to Council on:
- implementation of the Multicultural and People Seeking Asylum Thematic Plan;
- development of strategic partnerships to enhance services in Greater Dandenong for its multicultural community;
- supporting people seeking asylum and refugees; and
- other Council plans, policies and strategies.
Positions on the Advisory Committee are voluntary, and meetings are held quarterly.
What are network members expected to do?
- Consider and provide advice on the impact of key government initiatives, issues and programs, so Council can review services, plans, strategies and policies and advocate to all levels of government.
- Seek to address issues impacting people seeking asylum, refugees and the broader multicultural communities.
- Identify, and where appropriate, implement, effective ways to support engagement, interaction and capacity-building with the Greater Dandenong community.
- Offer advice and support to Council on implementation of the ‘Multicultural and People Seeking Asylum Thematic Plan’ and other relevant plans.
- Members will have the opportunity to provide advice and feedback to the Multicultural and People Seeking Asylum Advisory Committee and other Council Advisory Committees on matters relevant to the communities they represent.
- Act in a primary partnership role with Council and the community, endeavouring to increase the understanding across the wider community of the challenges and opportunities for people seeking asylum, refugees and the broader multicultural communities.
Term of Appointment
The Multicultural and People Seeking Asylum Advisory Committee will be appointed until 30 June 2025. Should there be a need for the Multicultural and People Seeking Asylum Advisory Committee to continue beyond this time, a re-appointment process will be undertaken for all members in accordance with the selection process outlined in the Terms of Reference.
Application Form and Key Documents
Ensure that you familiarise yourself with the following documents:
Multicultural and People Seeking Asylum Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference
Multicultural and People Seeking Asylum Thematic Plan
How do I apply?
If you would like to express interest to become a member of the Advisory Committee please complete the below Expression of Interest.
There are two options for you to apply. You only require to select one of the following:
Complete online form below and press 'submit'
or
Complete hardcopy form below
Return form at a Customer Service Center, or mail to City of Greater Dandenong, PO Box 200, Dandenong 3175.
Multicultural and People Seeking Asylum Advisory Committee – Expression of Interest