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Multicultural Advisory Group

Advising council on the challenges and opportunities for our multicultural communities.

The group's role

  • Support the deliverables within the Community Strategy Action Plan.
  • Provide advice to council on its policies, plans, programs and services.
  • Provide advice to council about effective engagement with the multicultural community and sector.
  • Assist with reporting, reviewing and updating of the Community Strategy Action Plan.

The group operate as per the MAG Terms of  Reference[163KB].

Advisory group members

Members of the Multicultural Advisory Group hold a diverse range of skills and professional expertise working with multicultural groups and communities.

Anna Sri

Anna identifies as a person of colour with Tamil and Anglo-Australian heritage. She advocates for a welcoming Sunshine Coast through creating connection and access to services for culturally diverse people. 

Anne Hinkly Tyler

Anne brings a wealth of experience in strategic marketing communications at both national and local levels, having worked with profit and not-for-profit organisations. For over 20 years, she has been dedicated to supporting migrant communities through her professional roles and volunteer work.

David Hollinsworth

Adjunct Professor University of the Sunshine Coast. David has taught Indigenous studies, sociology, and anti-racism since 1974 at various universities.  Author, researcher consultant and trainer in anti-racism and culturally inclusive practice.

Dr Maureen Khan 

Originally from Fiji, Dr. Khan relocated to Australia in 2009 and spent eight years working as a doctor in the outback. Currently serving as a specialist in emergency medicine for Queensland Health, she also holds the role of Co-Chair of the CALD Committee for the Sunshine Coast Health and Hospital Service.

Linda Dennis

Settlement Engagement Transition and Support Worker at the Nambour Community Centre. Linda works with multicultural clients and leaders, organisations, and groups. She has coordinated many successful ongoing projects, programs, and events.

Peppi Bueti

Director Sunny Communications with over 25 years’ experience in communications and marketing. Peppi is also an Executive Committee member of the Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce.

Vicki Qiu

Vicki serves as the Community Action for a Multicultural Society Worker at the Nambour Community Centre, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering cultural diversity in our region. Through her efforts, she facilitates connections between migrants and the Sunshine Coast community, offers support to cultural groups, and provides job and business assistance to individuals.

Walter Nkemfack

Walter brings the African Diaspora Community together and builds relationships across all multicultural communities. He also organises regular multicultural football tournaments for the benefit of social integration.

Councillor David Law, Division 10, Sunshine Coast Council

Community portfolio providing leadership and representation of multiculturalism.

Kim Price, Development Officer, Sunshine Coast Council

Chairperson and ex-officio member.