Multicultural Action Plan (PDF - 2.5MB) - City of Greater Geelong

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Introduction
Taking the lead
Local government is closest to the community. It can
take the lead in developing inclusive and fair policies and
strategies that recognise, respect and value cultural,
linguistic, ethnic and religious diversity.
City Plan 2009–2013 is the overarching strategic plan for
the City of Greater Geelong (CoGG). It recognises that
community wellbeing must be promoted and identifies the
development of a multicultural action plan as an initiative.
CITy OF GREATER GEELOnG
Local skilled migrants in action
The Multicultural Action Plan 2011–2014 (MAP) will provide
a formal strategic direction for all CoGG activities over the
next four years as a “whole of organisation” approach to
cultural diversity. The MAP will ensure that CoGG services
are sensitive to and reflect the needs of the culturally and
linguistically diverse (CALD) communities of the City of
Greater Geelong.
The MAP will consolidate current achievements and
support, and develop new approaches. It will ensure that
cultural, linguistic, ethnic and religious diversity is central
to all aspects of everyday life across the municipality.
This approach is in keeping with the key principles of
multiculturalism and human rights and with the Vision
and Mission that have been adopted by CoGG.