Published Friday, 16 November, 2007 at 12:33 PM
Minister for Communities, Disability Services, ATSIP, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Youth
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
Queensland Multicultural Summit to chart way forward
Some 300 leading academic, business, government and community representatives will be in Brisbane next week for the 2007 Queensland Multicultural Summit.
Multicultural Affairs Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said this was the first biennial event to be organised by the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ), following State Government’s first summit in 2005.
It will be held at the State Library of Queensland, from Monday, November 19, to Tuesday, November 20.
“This is an important gathering bringing together key representatives from government, non-government and the corporate sector to discuss topics around the theme of Multiculturalism – Investing in Our Future,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“Multiculturalism is one of Queensland’s great strengths, adding value to our workforce, communities, business and trade,” she said.
“The summit is an opportunity for leaders to get together and share their ideas and experiences to strengthen our rich multicultural outlook.”
Among topics on the program are communities, citizenship and integration, employment and language diversity, as well as workshops and panel discussions.
Keynote speakers include London-based journalist, author and immigration thinker Phillippe Legrain, as well as anti-racism and multiculturalism campaigner Jason Yat-Sen Li.
“I’m delighted to see many leading minds coming together here in Queensland to explore the realities of our multicultural society and to showcase the latest thinking on creative diversity,” said the Minister.
ECCQ Project Manager Barry Low said the summit would discuss the latest thinking.
“The summit is designed to positively influence government, non-government organisations and the corporate sector to highlight the workforce potential existing in diverse communities,” Mr Low said.
The summit is also being supported by the State Library of Queensland, the Multicultural Development Association, Al-Nisa, Multilink and Brisbane City Council.
The Queensland Government has provided a $25,000 grant under the Multicultural Assistance Program to support the two-day meeting.
For more information on the 2007 Queensland Multicultural Summit, visit www.qldmulticulturalsummit.org.au
Media contacts: Minister Nelson-Carr’s Office 3235 4280
Barry Low 3844 9166, 0448 955 132
Multicultural Affairs Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said this was the first biennial event to be organised by the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ), following State Government’s first summit in 2005.
It will be held at the State Library of Queensland, from Monday, November 19, to Tuesday, November 20.
“This is an important gathering bringing together key representatives from government, non-government and the corporate sector to discuss topics around the theme of Multiculturalism – Investing in Our Future,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“Multiculturalism is one of Queensland’s great strengths, adding value to our workforce, communities, business and trade,” she said.
“The summit is an opportunity for leaders to get together and share their ideas and experiences to strengthen our rich multicultural outlook.”
Among topics on the program are communities, citizenship and integration, employment and language diversity, as well as workshops and panel discussions.
Keynote speakers include London-based journalist, author and immigration thinker Phillippe Legrain, as well as anti-racism and multiculturalism campaigner Jason Yat-Sen Li.
“I’m delighted to see many leading minds coming together here in Queensland to explore the realities of our multicultural society and to showcase the latest thinking on creative diversity,” said the Minister.
ECCQ Project Manager Barry Low said the summit would discuss the latest thinking.
“The summit is designed to positively influence government, non-government organisations and the corporate sector to highlight the workforce potential existing in diverse communities,” Mr Low said.
The summit is also being supported by the State Library of Queensland, the Multicultural Development Association, Al-Nisa, Multilink and Brisbane City Council.
The Queensland Government has provided a $25,000 grant under the Multicultural Assistance Program to support the two-day meeting.
For more information on the 2007 Queensland Multicultural Summit, visit www.qldmulticulturalsummit.org.au
Media contacts: Minister Nelson-Carr’s Office 3235 4280
Barry Low 3844 9166, 0448 955 132