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Victorian Local Government Multicultural Issues Network

The Victorian Local Government Multicultural Issues Network (VLGMIN) is for Victorian council staff interested in multicultural services and policy development. For almost 20 years, the VLGMIN has met regularly to:

  • share information, advice and contacts between councils
  • to promote best practice in the field of cultural diversity at a local level
  • coordinate regular forums.

Joining the VLGMIN provides an opportunity to network with peers in similar roles across Victoria, share challenges and successes, help to find creative solutions and the chance to contribute to VLGMIN's regular forums.

VLGMIN Organising Committee

The VLGMIN is coordinated by an Organising Committee determined through an expression of interest process open to all VLGMIN members. The current team was established in November 2019 and comprises:

  • Petr Svoboda, Social Policy Officer, Merri-bek City Council (formerly Moreland City Council), Ph. (03) 9240 2467
  • Essan Dileri, Team Leader Diversity and Intercultural Development, Melton City Council, Ph. (03) 9747 7206
  • Celia Chang, Multicultural Community Development Officer, Hume City Council, Mob. 0477 177 920
  • Dalal Sleiman, Cultural Diversity Officer, City of Whittlesea, Mob. 0492 028 256
  • Ali Yaghobi, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Multicultural, Glen Eira City Council, Mob. 0403 068 119
  • Mariola Nebiu, Multicultural Development Officer, Greater Shepparton City Council, Ph. (03) 5832 9805.

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VLGMIN Mailing List

The Victorian Local Government Multicultural Issues Network (VLGMIN) aims to improve the access of culturally and linguistically diverse Victorians to the social, economic and political life where they live, and to enhance the inclusiveness of local government services. To receive invitations to upcoming meetings and VLGMIN news contact us to be invited to our online Basecamp forum.

2025 Meetings

Meetings will be held from 1:00pm to 2:30pm on MS Teams unless announced otherwise:

  • 18 February
  • 15 April
  • 10 June
  • 12 August
  • 14 October
  • 2 December.

Local government staff only, no need to RSVP or give apologies.

If you have a topic or speaker you’d like considered for an agenda item contact Petr Svoboda, on 9240 2467.