News and Resources - Multicultural Council of Tasmania

New CEO Appointed

Feb 17, 2022 | News

New CEO to Lead Multicultural Council of Tasmania in 2022 Multicultural Council of Tasmania is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Wilson as the new Chief Executive Officer. Read the full MEDIA RELEASE here.

ABC Radio Interview

Apr 29, 2021 | Media

Please click the link below to listen to our monthly session with ABC Radio. This interview featuring Joana Cubillos (MCOT Board members) and Datta Mahambrey (MCOT Chairperson) Joana talks about her move from Chile to Hobart and demonstrates a Venezuelan instrument....

ABC Radio Interview

Apr 29, 2021 | Media

Please click here to listen to an interview between Datta Mahambrey (MCOT Chairperson) and Duncan Spender (MCOT CEO) with Radio Hobart.

ABC Radio Interview with MCOT Chair and Senior Vice Chair

Apr 29, 2021 | Media

MCOT board 2019-20 Highlights - Click here Guided the organisation through the many challenges of COVID to date, as they affected migrants both on permanent and temporary visas, by lobbying governments and distributing grant money to those in need; Initiated the 40th...

MCOT media release – more female representation of multicultural community

Apr 29, 2021 | Media

Please find attached a media release from the Multicultural Council of Tasmania regarding increased female representation for multicultural Tasmania. Also attached are associated photos. https://youtu.be/_lO0JOneVS4

Mercury : Decide our own distance

Apr 29, 2021 | Media

Media - Decide your own distance

Media Release – Government needs to respond to racist attacks in Tasmania 20th May 2020

Apr 28, 2021 | Media

Media Release - The Multicultural Council of Tasmania (MCOT) today called on all levels of government to run anti-racist campaigns to dispel myths feeding racism. Read more here.

Summarised advice from the Red Cross about support options currently available to those on temporary visas

Apr 28, 2021 | Media, Uncategorized

1) Register with the Tasmanian government grant The Tasmanian Government has announced support for temporary visa holders who are experiencing difficulties. There are three types of assistance that will be made available to temporary visa holders: * Pandemic Isolation...