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

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8 Section Heading Executive Summary Photo by Trevor Pendock courtesy Diversitat
The City of Greater Geelong Multicultural Action Plan 2011–2014 was informed by Australia’s international obligations under conventions on migration, human rights and refugees and by Victorian Government legislation, which emphasises the importance of recognising and embracing cultural diversity. Migration and migrants have been important in the development of the Geelong region. In the mid 1800s, our first European migrants were drawn by the bustling port and the desperate need for workers in the surrounding area. After World War II, people displaced in Europe were looking for a place to start a new life. At the same time, Geelong’s manufacturing sector needed their skills and labour to thrive. Following the Vietnam War and changing government policy, refugees from South–East Asia were welcomed to the city. Today, skilled migrants are still essential for the local economy. Geelong continues to welcome refugees and has become a major destination for international students. Development of the Multicultural Action Plan has been guided by a Multicultural Action Plan Working Group, chaired by Multicultural Portfolio holder Cr Kontelj and on the basis of consultations with 300 people or organisations. The Multicultural Action Plan will direct CoGG to guide effective planning, partnership development, community participation and engagement. It will reinforce CoGG’s commitment to advocate, strengthen, support and engage its multicultural communities. Through the plan, CoGG will work more collaboratively with both the community and various stakeholders to ensure Geelong is a harmonious, inclusive and connected community into the future. The Multicultural Action Plan contains 35 actions structured around four key planning themes: • Respect and Recognition – Respect is accorded to local ethnic communities through recognition and participation at CoGG and civic events, festivals and programs 9 • Access and Equity – CALD communities have the same access to and knowledge of CoGG services, role and information as the rest of the community • Responsive Services – CoGG services respond to the needs of the CALD communities across all population demographics • Support to Community – CoGG support, in the form of community grants and use of CoGG resources and infrastructure, is provided to CALD communities to fit with their representation and need within the local community. An expert Advisory Group will be established to guide the implementation of the Plan and progress will be reported to CoGG annually.
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