Multiculturalism

It was an honour to be invited to speak at the opening of the new home of the NSW School of Languages.

A question on harm minimisation approaches targeted to marginalised communities

A question on support for migrant communities and changes to population policy.

A question on grant recipients in the Summer Hill electorate. 

A question on preschool and early childhood education participation in NESB communities

Anning's racist and misleading speech was rooted in a hatred for a diverse and modern Australia and denied the cultural and economic contribution immigrants make to Australia.

A question on notice to the Minister representing the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Aboriginal Affairs and Assistant Minister for Education regarding early childhood education refugees.

The Refugee Advice and Casework Service [RACS] is at the forefront of the greatest humanitarian crises around the world. As more comes to light about the plight of Rohingya refugees and the asylum seekers abandoned on Manus Island, the work of organisations such as RACS has never been more vital.

I am proud to represent an electorate that is diverse, resilient, compassionate and engaged—and electorate that is home to bold community groups such as Mums 4 Refugees.

For over 40 years Vivi Germano-Koutsounados has been advocating for culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia. Vivi migrated to Australia from Greece in 1954 when she was only nine years old. Her experience of migration has driven her passion for multiculturalism, social justice and human rights for migrants and refugees.