Canberra Multicultural Service

26/05/2026

23/05/2026

NEMBC Conference 2026 - Gala Dinner

22/05/2026

Meet the 2026-2028 Board of Directors, elected during our AGM in Brisbane:

From left to right:

Raymond Chow
Noelani Osueke
Mary Irene Bayldon
Sanela Osmic (election facilitator, NFP Success)
Karito Acuna
Pradeep Timalsina
Santhosh Nagaiah

12/05/2026

🎙️ What does it take to build a multicultural youth radio program in Canberra?

Join us for a special Lingo Lounge conversation featuring Program Creator Santhosh Nagaiah, Producer Heath Bethe and Jonathon Brown from the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) as they discuss the journey, impact and future of multicultural youth broadcasting through CMS 91.1 FM.

🌏 Languages, culture, youth voices and the future of ethnic media — all in one conversation.

📺 Watch now on the CMS Radio YouTube channel! - https://youtu.be/34BeS1Ic5V0



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What goes into creating a multicultural youth radio program in Canb...

04/05/2026

The 2026 Volunteering Conference will be held during National Volunteer Week, by Volunteering ACT

📅 When: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
⌚ Time: 9am – 5pm (registration opens at 8.30am)
📍 Where: Ann Harding Conference Centre, University of Canberra, Bruce.

This year, the program includes sessions on governance for volunteer managers, ways to diversify volunteer teams, measuring impact of volunteer program, tech solutions and AI and more!

Read the full program and secure your spot today!
⏳️ Registrations close 5pm, Wednesday, 13 May 2026.
https://volunteeringact.org.au/2026-volunteering-conference/

Registrations open for 2026 Volunteering Conference!

This year holds a special significance for the volunteering sector - the United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, highlighting volunteerism as a key driver of global progress and community resilience. 💙

We know Canberrans volunteer in huge numbers. 💪

As shown in the State of Volunteering in the ACT Report 2024: 75% of the ACT residents (279,000) aged over 15 years volunteered in 2023, contributing over 63 million hours and generating more than $14 billion of value for the Canberra Region.

The momentum has never been stronger. Join VolunteeringACT at the 2026 Volunteering Conference to level up your volunteers and volunteer programs! 🎉

The 2026 Volunteering Conference will be held during National Volunteer Week.

📅 When: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
⌚ Time: 9am – 5pm (registration opens at 8.30am)
📍 Where: Ann Harding Conference Centre, University of Canberra, Bruce.

This year, the program includes sessions on governance for volunteer managers, ways to diversify volunteer teams, measuring impact of volunteer program, tech solutions and AI and more!

Read the full program and secure your spot today!

⏳️ Registrations close 5pm, Wednesday, 13 May 2026.

https://volunteeringact.org.au/2026-volunteering-conference/

29/03/2026

2026 Volunteering Expo ❤️🙏❤️🙏

Thank you Volunteering ACT CEO Jean Giese and team for your important work in the community sector. The 2026 Volunteering Expo at University of Canberra was amazing. It was a delight to attend and meet many of our volunteers who give and enhance our community and provide real savings to government via the services and time they provide.

CMS went live at the Expo! OB was fantastic! We had our HelloCanberra and HerCapital Stories
live!

24/03/2026

🌸 When women give boldly, communities rise stronger.

This International Women’s Day, something extraordinary happened in Canberra.

We launched HerCapital Stories — a book that is more than pages and print.

It is voice. It is visibility. It is legacy.

✨ 20 multicultural women. 15+ countries. One shared truth:
Strength is built through courage, resilience, and the willingness to give — even when the path is uncertain.

From Taiwan to Cameroon.
From Afghanistan to Fiji.
From Sri Lanka, China and the Philippines… to Nigeria, India, Samoa, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Tonga and Australia —

These women carry stories of migration, reinvention, advocacy, and impact across generations.

They are leaders.
They are bridge-builders.
They are the welcome sign for others.

And now — their stories are finally seen, heard, and celebrated.

💬 As we explored this year’s theme, , one truth stood clear:
When multicultural women give leadership, care, and voice — our entire city gains strength.

At Water’s Edge, surrounded by powerful conversations, heartfelt connections, and a room full of purpose —
we didn’t just launch a book.

We honoured courage.
We celebrated contribution.
We expanded what’s possible for the next generation.

📍 Hosted by CMS Radio FM 91.1 — Canberra’s only full-time multicultural radio station, broadcasting in 30+ languages, amplifying over 35,000 voices.

❤️ To every woman who shared her story: thank you for your courage.
❤️ To every person who joined us: thank you for standing with us.

This is just the beginning.

Multicultural Hub Canberra Nembc - National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council MARSS - Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services Migrant Workers Service -Canberra Laura Nuttall MLA Elizabeth Lee MLA @

13/03/2026

✨ This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating women in our community who are building their own paths and creating spaces for others to thrive.

Today on Hello Canberra, we’re joined by Soëlily, founder of Serenity Travels. Alongside her career as a legal professional in public service, Soëlily has always been passionate about advocacy, community, and bringing people together.

What started as organising trips for friends and family grew into something more meaningful - recognising the importance of creating experiences that consider the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse women.

Her journey shows how women-led businesses often begin with a simple idea and a desire to create something inclusive, supportive, and empowering for others.

🎧 Tune in to Hello Canberra today from 5-6pm on CMS 91.1FM to hear Soëlily share her story.



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27/02/2026

🚀 We’re Hiring: Digital Officer (Part-Time)

CMS Radio FM 91.1 is growing — and we’re looking for a creative, strategic Digital Officer to elevate our digital presence and amplify multicultural voices across Canberra.

This is more than a content role. It’s an opportunity to shape the digital voice of Canberra’s only full-time multicultural radio station broadcasting in 30+ languages.

If you love turning community stories into powerful online engagement — this role is for you.

🎯 What you’ll be doing:

• Leading CMS social media strategy (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)
• Managing our website and monthly newsletters
• Promoting multicultural programs, campaigns and live events
• Strengthening audience engagement and digital growth
• Supporting broadcasters and volunteers with digital promotion tools

🕒 7–10 hours per week
💰 $41.50 per hour
🏡 Hybrid flexibility available

We’re looking for someone organised, proactive, culturally aware and passionate about community media.

If you have experience in digital communications, social media management and analytics — and want your work to truly matter — we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your CV, a 1-page cover letter, and examples of your work to [email protected]
📅 Applications close: 15 March 2026

Please note: applications do not include a cover letter will not be considered.

Applications without a cover letter, or that do not follow the application instructions, will not be considered.

Help us strengthen multicultural storytelling and community connection in the digital space.

👉www.cmsradio.org.au/about/work-with-us/digital-officer-part-time