The Neighbourhood Hub was honoured as the Highly Commended recipient of the Multicultural Queensland Awards 2024, Diversity and Inclusion Champion in Brisbane.
Based in George St and Shakespeare St, The Neighbourhood Hub has been operating since 1989 and is the largest locally owned community organisation in Mackay, with 19 staff and 35 volunteers.
Along with multicultural advice, it provides information and referral to all who need support.
The award recognises an organisation which has gone above and beyond to break down barriers for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, creating ways to help people find a sense of belonging in Queensland.
Multicultural Affairs Queensland presented the award at a ceremony held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The Neighbourhood Hub general manager Nicolette Ffrost said the organisation was truly honoured to receive this award.
“It is a reflection of the collective efforts of our vibrant community.
“We are grateful for this recognition and remain committed to continuing our work and working towards an inclusive multicultural Queensland.”
Ela Maglente, CAMS Multicultural Program Coordinator, has been overseeing the program for the last five years.
She attended the award ceremony along with finance coordinator Kym Breadsell and management committee secretary Rhonda Payne.
Ela said the award exemplifies the work across the Mackay region and the organisation’s efforts in fostering cross cultural dialogue, advancing multicultural education and training and leading community initiatives that celebrate diversity.
Julie Nielsen, Sahaj Ahmed, Nicolette Ffrost, Kym Breadsell, Wasinee Hodder and Lyla with the multicultural award. Photo supplied
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