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Multicultural SA is the agency responsible for advising the Government on all matters relating to multicultural and ethnic affairs in South Australia.
Multicultural SA works to achieve an inclusive, cohesive and equitable multicultural society, where all our communities are valued and supported, so that they can become full participants in our society.
Multicultural SA includes the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission (SAMEAC), which consists of up to 15 members nominated by the Minister for Multicultural Affairs.
The roles and functions of Multicultural SA are in keeping with those outlined in the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Act, 1980.
Click here to access the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission Act 1980 (external site)
Vision
To achieve an open, inclusive, cohesive and equitable multicultural society, where cultural, linguistic, religious and productive diversity is understood, valued and supported.
South Australian Multicultural & Ethnic Affairs Commission
SAMEAC is a statutory body whose 15 members are nominated by the Minister for Multicultural Affairs to Cabinet and appointed by the Governor.
Multicultural SA
Level 6, Chesser House, 91-97 Grenfell Street
Adelaide South Australia 5000
Telephone: 61 8 8226 1944
Toll Free: 1800 063 535
Facsimile: 61 8 8226 1955
Email: multiculturalsa2@sa.gov.au
Website: www.multicultural.sa.gov.au
Interpreting and Translating Centre (ITC)
The Interpreting and Translating Centre is part of Multicultural SA and is also located at:
Level 6, Chesser House, 91-97 Grenfell Street
Adelaide South Australia 5000
Telephone: 61 8 8226 1990
Toll Free: 1800 063 535
Facsimile: 61 8 8226 1992
Email: itc@sa.gov.au
Website: www.translate.sa.gov.au
Services for the community
- Interpreting and translating
- Multicultural Grants Scheme
- Multicultural Life magazine
- Multicultural Calendar
- Volunteer Network
- Leadership skills courses and summits for women and youth
- Information about other grants schemes
- Information displays at festivals and community events
- Information kits for students and teachers
- Community organisation contact lists
- South Australian Multicultural Forum
- SAMEAC Regional Advisory Committees
- Help getting equitable access to government services
- Advice to community groups on strategic planning, project management, community development and other activities
- Community education programs to combat racism
- Programs that promote the benefits of cultural diversity and foster community harmony
- Informing and consulting with ethnic communities and promoting co-operation among groups
Services for government agencies
- Whole-of-government co-ordination of multicultural and ethnic affairs
- Advice on access and equity issues and policy development
- Assistance with consulting ethnic client groups
- Statistical information about ethnic communities and advice on data collection
- Advice on cultural awareness training
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