Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council - AGMC

14/02/2026

Congratulations ***rmunityunited on a successful and inspiring Cahaya Ramadan event! Thank you for creating a space that celebrates Ramadan through q***r and culturally diverse lenses, rooted in reflection, learning, care, and belonging.

02/02/2026

We were grateful to meet with Minister for Tourism and Multicultural Affairs in the South Australian Malinauskas Labor Government, Zoe Bettison MP, alongside the Multicultural Communities Council of SA (MCCSA) to discuss the experiences of multicultural and multi-faith LGBTQIA+ communities across South Australia.

Thank you, Minister, for your openness, thoughtful engagement, and strong commitment to an intersectional approach that recognises how culture, faith, sexuality, and gender intersect. Your understanding and willingness to engage meaningfully with these complexities was deeply valued.

While progress has been made, important work remains to ensure multicultural and multi-faith LGBTQIA+ people can live safely, openly, and with dignity. We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing this important work together. 🌈

27/01/2026

🎉👏 AGMC is incredibly proud that our founding member and former president, Dr Judy Tang, has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM). 🎉👏

This recognition honours Judy’s tireless advocacy for LGBTQIA+ multicultural and multi-faith communities across Australia.

For years, Judy has built meaningful relationships grounded in trust, respect, connection, and genuine care. Her ability to bring people together, create safe spaces, and champion voices that too often go unheard has transformed the landscape for our communities.

This award is well deserved, and we look forward to continuing to work alongside Judy. No matter how busy she gets, she always has time for AGMC – and that says everything about who she is.

👏 Congratulations, Dr Judy Tang OAM! 👏

26/01/2026

January 26th is not a day of celebration.
Sovereignty was never ceded, and as an organisation of migrants and newly arrived communities, we stand in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the journey towards truth-telling, reconciliation, and justice 🖤💛❤️

19/01/2026

🏳️‍🌈👟🎽 Come march with AGMC and the Settlement Council of Australia at the Midsumma Pride March on Sunday, 1 February. 🏳️‍🌈👟🎽

15/12/2025

08/12/2025

Following our recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), we are delighted to proudly announce the members of the AGMC Committee for 2026. We look forward to their leadership and fresh perspectives in the year ahead!

AGMC Committee 2026:
• President: Shelley Karpathakis
• Vice President: Alushka Rajaram
• Treasurer: Shian Lee
• Secretary: Iga Morzynska
• Maria Pallotta Chiarolli
• Benjamin Oh

We also extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to our outgoing committee members for their significant contribution and steadfast commitment to the AGMC’s mission:
• Vivian Lyngdoh
• Alexander Teh
• Maria Dimopoulos
• Vi Hy

We are excited for the journey ahead and the positive impact this new committee will bring!

27/11/2025

🌈🌈🌈AGMC has been up to a lot this November! 🌈🌈🌈

From national conferences to local community celebrations, our team has been busy strengthening connections, elevating voices, and advocating for inclusive futures.

➡️ Better Together Conference

We kicked off the month contributing to the Better Together Conference, where leaders and community members explored what real inclusion looks like. AGMC shared our work supporting multicultural LGBTQIA+ communities across Australia.

➡️ LGBTQIA+ Multicultural Fair Day

We joined the vibrant Fair Day at Barry Road Community Centre, a joyful celebration of culture, identity, and pride that showcased the strength and beauty of our diversity.

➡️ National Settlement Conference

President Shelley represented AGMC at the National Settlement Conference hosted by SCOA, bringing our voice to national conversations on settlement services. The conference featured insightful discussions on advocacy for newly arrived communities and the intersecting barriers they face, ensuring multicultural LGBTQIA+ perspectives were part of the dialogue.

As November wraps up, we’re proud of the connections we’ve strengthened, the voices we’ve amplified, and the communities we’ve celebrated. Here’s to continuing the work together.

21/11/2025

AGMC is proud to support Kyriakos in his campaign for re-election to the Sydney Gay and Le***an Mardi Gras Board!

As a long-time AGMC member and dedicated supporter of our community, Kyriakos has been a strong voice on the board, and we’re excited to back his campaign for another term.

If you’re a Mardi Gras member, we encourage you to:
✅ Follow Kyriakos’s campaign on social media
✅ Cast your vote!
Voting Details:
📱 Electronic voting is OPEN NOW through Vero Voting
⏰ Voting closes: Tuesday, November 25th at 5pm AEDT
🏛️ Or vote in person at the AGM on Friday, November 29th
Let’s show our support for Kyriakos and help ensure strong community representation on the Mardi Gras Board! 🌈

28/10/2025

AGMC is deeply saddened by the views that were recently shared on the Equality Project podcast. These comments do not reflect the values of inclusivity, respect, and solidarity that should be at the heart of our community.

Some members of the AGMC Committee will still be attending the Better Together conference. Our intention in doing so is to seek accountability, take meaningful action, and stand in solidarity with our trans and gender-diverse community members.

AGMC remains committed to ongoing education, advocacy, and reflection within our own organisation. We know that building a truly inclusive community requires consistent effort and accountability, and we will continue to engage with our members and broader networks to ensure that commitment is lived every day.

19/10/2025

AGMC invites members to our Annual General Meeting and 2026 Committee Nominations.

This is an opportunity to reflect on our achievements, discuss our vision for the year ahead, and welcome new leadership to continue our advocacy for multicultural LGBTQIA+ communities.

Email [email protected] if you would like to attend our AGM or nominate for a role.

👉 Please Note: Only paid AGMC members may attend and nominate for committee roles.

👉 Current members please keep an eye on your mailbox for more information.