Gippsland Multicultural Services Inc

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Gippsland Multicultural Services Inc We provide a range of services and programs for Gippsland's culturally diverse and wider community.

Gippsland Multicultural Services (GMS) was founded in 1984, and has a long history of excellence in service delivery to Gippsland's diverse community. We are a community based service managed for and by members of our multicultural community in collaboration with members of the business and service sector in the region. GMS provides services for our ageing migrants, newly arrived migrants and refugees, youth and community groups. We also provide a range of services to the wider community including professional development and training services. We receive grants and funding from government departments and private sector, and we are the key advocacy organisation, advising government and the wider sector on all issues of concern or relevance to Gippsland's diverse communities.

UPDATE – TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF 26–28 TARWIN STREETThursday 15 October 2026 9amGMS has temporarily closed both 26 and 28 T...
15/10/2026

UPDATE – TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF 26–28 TARWIN STREET

Thursday 15 October 2026 9am

GMS has temporarily closed both 26 and 28 Tarwin Street premises to the public, effective immediately and until further notice, while necessary building assessments and works are undertaken.

Our GMS services remain operational through alternative arrangements.

Confirmed venue updates:

Social Support Groups – from Tuesday 20 October, Fortuna 60 Soccer Club, 126 Crinigan Road, Morwell, until further notice.

Gippsland Regional Multicultural Emergency Management Network – Thursday 22 October,
Maltese Community Centre Latrobe Valley Inc., 7a Henry Street, Morwell.

GMS Annual General Meeting – Thursday 29 October, Morwell Innovation Centre, 1 Monash Way, Morwell.

Affected participants and stakeholders will be contacted directly where required.

Next update: By 1pm Friday 23 October 2026.

Questions or further information;

☎️ 5133 7072 – follow the prompts
✉️ [email protected]

For the latest information, please follow our Facebook and Instagram pages or check the notices at 26–28 Tarwin Street.

Thank you to our community, participants, volunteers, staff and partner organisations for your continued understanding and flexibility.

Read the updated signed memo here: https://gmsorg-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/ceo_gms_org_au/IgCydB6BLZx9RqPAxIPlV9e6AXv03SbetsoVHvCsDPHssmw?e=tkR96n

UPDATE TEMPORARY CLOSURE – 26 TARWIN STREET COMMUNITY ROOMUpdate as of 1 pm, Friday 9 October 2026Our 26 Tarwin Street C...
09/10/2026

UPDATE TEMPORARY CLOSURE – 26 TARWIN STREET COMMUNITY ROOM

Update as of 1 pm, Friday 9 October 2026

Our 26 Tarwin Street Community Room remains temporarily closed while required building works are addressed following recent rainfall.

GMS broader services are continuing as normal.

We can now confirm:

Diversity Group Lunch – Wednesday 14 October 2026 has been relocated to the Maltese Community Centre Latrobe Valley Inc., 7a Henry Street, Morwell.

Gippsland Regional Multicultural Emergency Management Network – Thursday 22 October 2026 has also been relocated to the Maltese Community Centre Latrobe Valley Inc., 7a Henry Street, Morwell.

Social Support Groups remain cancelled up to and including Thursday 15 October 2026.

The Community Room remains unavailable for external community group bookings up to and including Tuesday 3 November 2026.

We are currently confirming alternative venues for:

Social Support Groups from 20 October 2026

GMS Annual General Meeting – Thursday 29 October 2026

We will provide our next update by 1 pm Wednesday 14 October 2026.

For questions relating to the closure or affected activities, please call 5133 7072 and follow the prompts, or email [email protected].

For the latest information, please continue to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages or check the notice at 28 Tarwin Street.

Thank you to our community, participants, volunteers, staff and partner organisations for your continued understanding and flexibility during this temporary disruption.

Read the updated signed memo here: https://gmsorg-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/ceo_gms_org_au/IgCydB6BLZx9RqPAxIPlV9e6AXv03SbetsoVHvCsDPHssmw?e=tkR96n

TEMPORARY CLOSURE – 26 TARWIN STREET COMMUNITY ROOMFollowing recent rainfall, Gippsland Multicultural Services has tempo...
06/10/2026

TEMPORARY CLOSURE – 26 TARWIN STREET COMMUNITY ROOM

Following recent rainfall, Gippsland Multicultural Services has temporarily closed our 26 Tarwin Street Community Room, effective immediately, while required building works are addressed.

This will affect Social Support Groups and community groups that use the Community Room, and may affect several upcoming GMS activities.

Our broader GMS services remain operational unless people are advised otherwise directly.

We are currently working through alternative arrangements and will provide our next update by 1 pm Friday 9 October 2026.

For questions, please call 5133 7072 and ask for Kat or Rupi, or email [email protected].

If Kat or Rupi is unavailable, our staff will take a message and they will respond as soon as practicable.

For the latest information, please continue to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages or check the notice displayed at 26-28 Tarwin Street.

Thank you to our community, participants, volunteers, staff and partner organisations for your understanding and flexibility during this necessary temporary disruption.

Read the full signed memo here: https://gmsorg-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/ceo_gms_org_au/IgCydB6BLZx9RqPAxIPlV9e6AXv03SbetsoVHvCsDPHssmw?e=FRkY5X

Come and see us at Baw Baw Jobs Expo today! Great number of employers in the room, lots of giveaways and pathways to wor...
30/09/2026

Come and see us at Baw Baw Jobs Expo today!

Great number of employers in the room, lots of giveaways and pathways to work.

🎉 GMS 2026 AGM | Thursday 29 October5.45pm for 6pm | 26–28 Tarwin Street, Morwell | Online optionDirector nominations cl...
27/09/2026

🎉 GMS 2026 AGM | Thursday 29 October
5.45pm for 6pm | 26–28 Tarwin Street, Morwell | Online option

Director nominations close 1 October 2026. Scan the QR code for nomination details, meeting papers and the two proposed Constitution changes, or click this link: https://gmsorg-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/ceo_gms_org_au/IgBDdIP1S-4NRK38Q_5mk8LwAdNjrdEaJcwrtVjpu84l1HM

RSVP by Monday 26 October: [email protected] or 03 5133 7072.

We are thrilled to announce Luz Restrepo OAM as our guest speaker for this year’s Gippsland Multicultural Services Inc (GMS) AGM. Luz is a social entrepreneur recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to multicultural communities.

Luz arrived in Australia in 2010 seeking political asylum, with limited English. Her journey shaped her belief in the potential of migrants and refugees when they have access to the right support, networks and opportunities.

Convinced that people learn by doing, Luz founded SisterWorks Inc. in 2013 as a volunteer-based organisation where migrant and refugee women could build confidence, develop their skills and explore pathways into employment or entrepreneurship. She grew it into a large, recognised charity and social enterprise, building partnerships including with UN Women, whose support helped drive its growth and positioned SisterWorks as a sector leader.

In 2020, building on what she learned through SisterWorks, Luz founded Made by Many Minds Holdings Pty Ltd, focused on entrepreneurship and helping people turn their skills and ideas into sustainable businesses. Through it, she developed two initiatives: Migrant Women in Business and Village Business. Migrant Women in Business is currently paused while Luz explores how migrant women entrepreneurs can connect more strongly with the wider business community.

Today, Luz focuses on Village Business, based on a simple principle: businesses can support businesses. Since 2023, she has developed Business-to-Business Expos across regional Victoria, bringing together businesses of all sizes, farmers, community organisations and government to build connections, create opportunities and strengthen local economies and the communities they are part of.

Ordinary financial members can vote on the special resolutions.

We’re hiring!𝐆𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 is recruiting a 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫💼 Classification: SCHADS...
10/09/2026

We’re hiring!

𝐆𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 is recruiting a 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫

💼 Classification: SCHADS Award – Level 1–2, dependent on experience and qualifications
📅 Hours: 0.6 FTE (approximately 22.8 hours per week) – flexible work pattern may be considered
🏢 Work arrangement: Office-based
📋 Term: Ongoing
📍 Morwell

We’re looking for a friendly, organised and people-focused Reception & Administration Officer to be an important first point of contact for GMS and the community we support.

This role will provide welcoming reception services and administrative support across the organisation, helping keep our office running smoothly while ensuring community members, visitors and staff feel respected, supported and connected.
Flexible working arrangements may be considered, including spreading the 0.6 FTE hours across more days to accommodate suitable candidates with school-hour availability.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

A relevant post-secondary qualification and/or experience in business, administration or a related field would be highly regarded.

Examples include:
• Certificate III or IV in Business Administration
• Other relevant qualifications or equivalent experience

Additional skills or experience in the following areas would also be valued:
• Bookkeeping or Accounts Administration
• Marketing, communications or promotional activities
• Canva or similar design platforms

Reality check

This isn’t just a “sit at the front desk” role.
You’ll be the welcoming face of GMS, balancing reception, administration, enquiries and competing priorities while helping create a positive experience for community members, visitors and our team.
We’re looking for someone who is warm, reliable, organised and ready to make a difference.

GMS has a supportive team culture grounded in respect, teamwork, cultural humility and community connection. If you enjoy helping people, keeping things organised and being part of a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Full job ad + how to apply: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/GippslandMulticulturalServices/reception-and-administration-officer-morwell?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=noreply%40ethicaljobs.com.au

Application close: Wednesday, 30th September 2026

📩 Applications: Please submit your CV and a cover letter and/or spoken video outlining your response to the Key Selection Criteria using the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
You may respond to the KSC in writing or via video.

If you meet most, not all, criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Gippsland Multicultural Services is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

We're looking for a welcoming, organised and community-minded Reception & Administration Officer to be an important first point of contact for our clients, visitors, staff and community.

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29/08/2026

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Sorry… a little emotional today 😆💚

Last night we attended the Gippsland Business Awards Gala as finalists. 🥹🏆

We didn’t bring the trophy home, but we definitely didn’t walk away feeling like we lost.

A huge congratulations to Harman Wines very well deserved 👏💚and congratulations to all the incredible finalists and winners.

When Suresh and I started this journey just two years ago, we had no idea where it would take us. We simply had a dream, a passion for Sri Lankan food and hospitality, and the courage to give it a go.

Behind the happy photos and achievements are sacrifices people don’t always see — missed birthdays, family gatherings, school holiday fun, sleepless nights, financial pressure, exhaustion and plenty of tears.

Our children have sacrificed so much with us, and without my mum and sister, none of this would have been possible. 💚

This journey has also taught us a lot about people. We heard the rumours, we saw who supported us and who didn’t, and we learned that sometimes strangers really do clap the loudest.

Some of our biggest supporters started as complete strangers and are now part of The Leaf family. 💚

While people talked, we kept working.
While people doubted us, we kept showing up.
And two years later, here we are.

🏆 Gippsland Business Awards Finalists
❤️ AGFG Readers’ Choice Award Winners

So even without the trophy, we’re allowing ourselves to be proud because WE know what it took to get here.

We know the tears, sacrifices, disappointments, rumours and sleepless nights.

And most importantly, we know we didn’t give up.

To every person who has genuinely supported us — whether you bought a meal, shared a post, left a review, recommended us, sent a message or simply told us to keep going THANK YOU. 💚

You may never realise how much those small acts of kindness meant during some of our hardest days.

But our biggest achievement is being able to share a little piece of Sri Lanka with Gippsland. 🇱🇰🇦🇺

As the first Sri Lankan restaurant in the region, seeing people fall in love with our food, culture and hospitality means more than any trophy.

To our family, our team past and present who genuinely contributed to this journey, and our beautiful community — thank you. 💚

Proud of our family.
Proud of The Leaf.
Proud of how far we’ve come.
And forever grateful to Gippsland. 💚🇦🇺

🌟 Building strong, connected communities starts with creating opportunities for people to belong. 💁🏽‍♀️ Through the Regi...
09/08/2026

🌟 Building strong, connected communities starts with creating opportunities for people to belong.

💁🏽‍♀️ Through the Regional Settlement Support Fund, Gippsland Multicultural Services (GMS) is proud to partner with Warragul Community House (WCH) to strengthen community connections and support people from migrant backgrounds as they build their lives in Australia.

💁🏼‍♀️ Our CEO, Carmel Riley, recently joined the WCH Friendship Group to share the range of programs and services delivered by GMS and to explore how, together, we can make it easier for people to access local services, build meaningful social connections, and feel welcomed as valued members of our community.

💁🏻‍♀️The discussion highlighted the vital role collaboration plays in reducing social isolation, fostering inclusion, and creating opportunities for everyone to participate, contribute, and thrive.

🤗 We are also proud to highlight the expansion of our aged care and disability services across the Baw Baw Shire. Guided by our ethos of cultural humility, we remain dedicated to delivering respectful, person-centred care to the whole community.

📍 Connect With Us in Warragul

✅ Our team can be found on-site at Warragul Community House most Mondays and Fridays.

😌 Whether you’d like to learn more about our services or are interested in exploring job opportunities with our growing team, we’d love to connect—reach out to us today!

🙏🏽 A heartfelt thank you to Warragul Community House for partnering with us on this important initiative.

😊 Special thanks to Shaun Mallia and all Friendship Group members for their warm welcome, valuable insights, and ongoing support.

🥰 We look forward to continuing this partnership and working together to build a more connected and inclusive Gippsland!

🙋🏽‍♂️Want to make a positive impact in your community?✅ The Morwell Leadership Program is now open for registrations! 💁🏻...
08/08/2026

🙋🏽‍♂️Want to make a positive impact in your community?

✅ The Morwell Leadership Program is now open for registrations!

💁🏻‍♂️ A free leadership program to help you develop skills, connect with others, and contribute to safer families and stronger communities.

🤳Scan the QR code to register your interest.

*12 August Diversity Lunch*🤗 Gippsland Multicultural Services warmly invites community members to join us for our August...
08/08/2026

*12 August Diversity Lunch*

🤗 Gippsland Multicultural Services warmly invites community members to join us for our August Diversity Lunch.

💁🏽‍♀️ Join us for an afternoon of learning, connection and a shared lunch with guest speakers from WIRE and Latrobe Community Health Service

📅 **Wednesday, 12 August 2026*
🕐 *1:00 pm – 3:00 pm**
📍 Gippsland Multicultural Services
26–28 Tarwin Street, Morwell

This month’s program will include:

✅ A presentation from *WIRE* on free legal information and support services, including separation, family relationships, property matters and understanding your legal rights.

✅A presentation from Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) about the *Community Led Integrated Health Clinic (CLIHC) Program,* which helps people connect with local health, wellbeing and community services.

🥰 An opportunity to connect with others over lunch.

*Please RSVP by 10 August 2026.*

🎟️ To register, please contact Gippsland Multicultural Services or send us a message via Facebook.

😊 We look forward to welcoming you to another enjoyable and informative Diversity Lunch.

Address

26-28 Tarwin Street
Morwell, VIC
3840

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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