Multicultural Advisory Committee MEETING

MINUTES OF MEETING

Tuesday, 4 August 2015

Present

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Councillor, N Liu (Chair)

Ms K Fenwick

Mr M El Drehihi

Mr J Giann

Mr B Chang

Mr D Ristevski

Ms L Watson

Ms A Mullen

Manager Community Services, Mr D Linden

Apologies

Apologies were received from Ms J Bassam, Mr M Yen, Ms A Chow and Mr D Narayan

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the apologies be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

Disclosure of Interest

No disclosures of interest were tendered.

Agenda Items

MAC008-15       Presentation by St George Local Area Command  (12/2125)

(Report by Multicultural and Indigenous Development Officer, Ms J Bassam)

Committee Recommendation

THAT the information is received and noted.

MAC009-15       English Classes Directory  (12/2125)

(Report by Multicultural and Indigenous Development Officer, Ms J Bassam)

Committee Recommendation

THAT the Committee advise on CALD target groups that the Directory can reach.

MAC010-15       Review of Language Aid Program (12/2125)

(Report by Multicultural and Indigenous Development Officer, Ms J Bassam)

Committee Recommendation

THAT the Committee supports the review of Language Aid Program to enhance Council’s engagement with and services provided to customers of CALD backgrounds.

Conclusion

The Meeting finished at 5:10pm.

Chairperson