The Culturally Diverse Working Group provides a mechanism for people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds to consult and work with Council to identify issues that impact on the local CALD community and implement activities to address these issues.

Harmony Day, which began in 1999, occurs in March each year and celebrates Australia's success as a diverse society united by a common set of values. Harmony Day provides an opportunity for us to celebrate our successes as a culturally diverse society and re-commit ourselves to harmony and mutual respect.

What is TIS National?

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) provides the TIS National interpreting service for people who do not speak English and for the English speakers who need to communicate with them. TIS National has more than 30 years of experience in the interpreting industry, and has access to over 1500 contracted interpreters across Australia, speaking more than 160 languages and dialects. TIS National is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for any person or organisation in Australia requiring interpreting services.

We are committed - to upholding the right to asylum in Australia.

Our Aims are:

• To assist refugees to settle into our community;
• To raise awareness of refugee issues in the local community;
• To give practical support to visiting refugees.