Warrnambool Multicultural Association

01/06/2026

We are hiring! Are you the first Executive Officer for WMA?

The EO provides the organisational backbone for WMA, overseeing governance, strategy, operations, and external relationships to ensure the sustainability, growth, and impact of the organisation. The EO leads the development of WMA’s capability, programming, partnerships, and revenue generation, and supports the Board with effective governance and long-term planning.

This position is central to shifting WMA from a volunteer-led organisation to a sustainable community institution with enduring regional impact.

Check out more via the link

Executive Officer leads strategy, governance, and growth at WMA, strengthening operations and community impact through partnerships and development.

28/05/2026

Community leaders, or those aspiring to contribute more deeply to their communities, don’t miss this brilliant opportunity! Leadership Great South Coast

This could genuinely be a life-changing experience. Your knowledge and understanding of the local community, industries, leadership, and the wider region is guaranteed to expand.

Give yourself the opportunity to lean in, learn deeply, grow your networks, and strengthen your capacity to contribute meaningfully to your community. 💪🫵👏🤝👍

Applications close in three weeks.

Expressions of Interest are now open for Stepping Up into Community Leadership 2026. 🙌

If you are looking to build your leadership skills, connect with others across the region, and better understand the opportunities and challenges within the Great South Coast, this program is designed for you.

Stepping Up into Community Leadership focuses on:
• Leadership skill building
• Learning about our region
• Connecting with people across different sectors
• Action-based learning

Key dates:
• EOIs open: Today - Monday, 30 March 2026
• EOIs close: 15 June 2026
• Interviews (if required): Mid June
• Applicants notified: 26 June
• Program commences: 29 July

This program is ideal for those who are new to leadership, new to the region, or looking to expand their networks and community involvement.
If you have been considering your next step in leadership, this is your opportunity.

Express your interest and learn more at https://www.lgsc.org.au/stepping-up-into-community-leadership

25/05/2026

Recently, Warrnambool Multicultural Association (WMA) was invited to present at the CFA (Country Fire Authority) - CFA South West Volunteer Forum as part of the South West Region Community Safety Forum: Innovation and Modernisation in Our Communities.

The forum explored how communities and organisations can work together to build safer, more connected and inclusive communities through innovation, collaboration and new approaches to engagement.

WMA Board members Jan Drew and Daisy Ye shared insights on the challenges in prevention and response, how multicultural communities receive official information, and how CFA brigades can better engage with diverse communities - focusing on barriers to engagement, communication tools, and practical ways to meet communities where they are.

We were also very encouraged by the feedback received from the forum coordinator Paul McCallum:

“The feedback from the forum was that your session was one of the most highly rated and everyone we spoke to after were very impressed. Thanks again for attending, it added some great discussion about engagement.”

We thank the SWR Community Safety Team for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation.

24/05/2026

The Warrnambool Multicultural Association was honored to be invited by Ravindu, owner of Rankey's Zone Sri Lankan Restaurant, to officially open the Vesak Dansala Ceremony.

Vesak is a significant cultural and religious celebration for the Sri Lankan Buddhist community, promoting peace, compassion, generosity, and unity. In the spirit of kindness and multicultural harmony, the team and community members spent two days preparing and cooking, and generously catered for around 500 people — an extraordinary act of community generosity!

WMA Secretary David McIntyre attended the celebration and had a fabulous time. He shared:

"We believe that diversity is our strength, we all have so much to learn from all cultures and it is everyone's responsibility to be active in building community, just as the Sri Lankan community are demonstrating through their generosity and values today."

WMA values community engagement and multicultural celebrations, and we warmly welcome opportunities to support, promote, and participate in the many events, initiatives, and activities that enrich our community.

22/05/2026

The power of cultural diversity to drive local economic growth is evident in many communities, yet in regional areas there is still significant opportunity to better recognise, engage and harness its value.

Warrnambool Multicultural Association is pleased that our President, Daisy Ye, will be joining Andrew Wear, former Director of Economic Development and International at the City of Melbourne, and George Osborne, General Manager of Economic Development at Hume City Council, for this important online roundtable discussion.

Daisy will bring a perspective shaped by economic development practice, lived experience as a first-generation migrant, and community advocacy in Warrnambool and South West Victoria. Importantly, she hopes to contribute a regional voice to the conversation — sharing both the opportunities and challenges faced in communities like ours.

At WMA, we believe cultural diversity is not only about inclusion and celebration; it is also a strength that can contribute to stronger local economies, greater innovation, workforce attraction, social connection and community resilience. Through participating in conversations like this, we hope to encourage broader recognition of the role diversity can play in helping Warrnambool and our region thrive, and inspire us all to continue supporting one another to build an even more connected and prosperous community.

Thank you to iGen Foundation for hosting the roundtable, to Lynda Ford OAM for your ongoing inspiration, and to Economic Development Australia Limited for helping promote these important conversations.

Cultural diversity is one of the most underused levers in local economic development, and it's the focus of the next Australian Intercultural Collaboration (AIC) online roundtable, hosted by the iGen Foundation on Tuesday 9 June from 12.00 to 1.30pm AEST.

The conversation builds on themes many of you will recognise from Lynda Ford OAM's recent EDA Journal article and her presentation at the National Roadshow.

Featuring a panel of economic development experts:

- Andrew Wear from Econovation
- Daisy Ye from Warrnambool Multicultural Association
- George Osborne from Hume City Council

It's a topic our sector keeps circling back to, and this is a useful chance to hear it tackled from three different angles in one sitting.

ACEcD-recognised members may log CPD points for attendance.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5fevukuk

21/05/2026

📢 This week’s vacancies are here!

🔍Explore the latest opportunities

Book an appointment with one of our careers practioners today ⭐

20/05/2026

Expressions of Interest for participating in the 2026 Warrnambool Multicultural Festival on Saturday 7 November at Warrnambool city centre as Performers, Workshop Hosts, and Stallholders will be published in early June.
Please start planning, and stay tuned for the applications! 🤗🤝

19/05/2026

14/05/2026

Application closing soon for the Festival Marketing and Promotion Lead role! Please apply now if you're keen to support 2026 Warrnambool Multicultural Festival! 🤩

📣 We’re Hiring: Festival Marketing & Promotion Lead

The Warrnambool Multicultural Association (WMA) is a community-led organisation dedicated to celebrating diversity, strengthening social cohesion, and creating a strong sense of belonging for migrants, refugees, and the wider South West Victoria community.

Our flagship event, the Warrnambool Multicultural Festival (WMF), is one of the region’s most vibrant annual celebrations - bringing together cultures, performances, food, and community connection in the heart of Warrnambool.

🌟 Festival Marketing & Promotion Lead (Contract and Casual Role)

We are now seeking a creative and motivated Festival Marketing & Promotion Lead to support the delivery and visibility of WMF.

Start date: Ideally from 25 May (negotiable)
Commitment: Flexible weekly hours (likely 4-5h/w), continuing through to end of November
Remuneration: Negotiable based on experience and scope

🎯 Key responsibilities
Develop and deliver a marketing and promotion strategy for WMF
Create engaging digital and print content (social media, posters, campaigns, etc.)
Lead festival storytelling and audience engagement across platforms
Work collaboratively with the WMA team to build festival visibility and participation
Ensure consistent branding and messaging aligned with WMA values

🧠 What we’re looking for
Experience in marketing, communications, and/or promotion
Strong graphic design skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite or equivalent tools)
Experience creating content for social media and digital campaigns
Ability to work independently and manage timelines
Strong alignment with community values, inclusion, and multicultural engagement
Ideally based in Warrnambool or surrounding regions
A portfolio of previous marketing or design work

💬 To apply
If you’re interested, please send:
- Your resume
- A few examples of your previous marketing/design work

📩 Email: [email protected]

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage those with a passion for community and multicultural engagement to apply.

Photo credit: Warrnambool Camera Club