The Multicultural Action Plan was endorsed by Council on 5 August 2024 after a period of community consultation.
The plan can be viewed here: Multicultural Action Plan
The action plan covers four main themes:
- Celebration
- Communication
- Inclusion and education
- Improving outcomes
History of Consultation
Kingborough Council is committed to creating a community that is inclusive, safe, welcoming and respectful for all.
Kingborough has one of the highest multicultural populations, with over 21% of residents born overseas here, compared the rest of Tasmania which has 15% born overseas.
To better understand and address the needs of our multicultural communities, Council formed a Multicultural Advisory Group with members of the community and Councillors. The Advisory Group helped Council engage with the Kingborough’s multicultural communities through this survey.
A community survey was open from 14 September to the 23 October 2023. The results from the survey informed the development of a Draft Multicultural Action Plan for Kingborough.
The results of the consultation can be found here: Multicultural Public Consultation Report
Council developed a Multicultural Action Plan based on the results this community consultation. This plan was endorsed by Council on 17 June 2024 and was released for feedback until 9 July 2024.
This engagement is now closed and the Multicultural Action Plan has been endorsed (see above).
Multicultural Advisory Group
COUNCIL: On 19 December 2022, Council approved the Multicultural Advisory Group being convened to engage with the community and develop a Multicultural Action Plan.
EOI: Expressions of interest were open between 8 May and 5 June 2023 to anyone with a multicultural background or who is involved with delivering services to Kingborough’s community who wish to take part in the Multicultural Advisory Group.
PURPOSE: The Multicultural Advisory Group will help shape Council’s engagement with the community, enabling Council to develop a Multicultural Action Plan in the near future.
Chairperson – Mayor Paula Wriedt
Deputy Chair – Cr. Aldo Antolli and Cr. Kaspar Deane
