Multicultural Sector Outstanding Achiever – Organisation

Winner: Townsville Multicultural Support Group Inc.

For more than 30 years, Townsville Multicultural Support Group has been advocating and supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities across regional Queensland. Through their support services, partnerships and innovative, community-led programs they have assisted over 80,000 new Queenslanders with a focus on economic independence and social inclusion for all.

Committed to uplifting the voices of migrants and refugees, addressing local barriers and creating sustainable opportunities in North Queensland, TMSG is promoting mutual understanding and respect and helping create a more welcoming and inclusive Queensland.

Highly Commended

Braking the Cycle Program – Queensland Police Youth Welfare Association

The Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association ‘Braking the Cycle’ learner driving mentoring program is helping young people from diverse backgrounds overcome difficulties in gaining 100 hours of supervised on-road driving. The program helps with skills development, improved confidence and wellbeing, and leads to increased job opportunities.

With 781 volunteer community mentors across the State, the program has helped over 11,000 participants achieve their driving hours. In 2022, 84 per cent of participants from diverse backgrounds entered employment or further training after obtaining their license.