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Greetings MCSCA Members and readers’ thank you for the warm welcome I have received as the new MCSCA Manager.

Who am I?
I came to Australia at a young age of two, as a refugee from East Africa. I have spent the first 22 years of my life in Sydney and the last 5 years, I have been lucky to call this charming town Mparntwe Alice Springs my home.
I live here with my husband and two young children. I have worked and volunteered in the migrant and refugee sector for 12 years. I have a Bachelor degree in Social Work and currently completing my Masters in Community and Humanitarianism with a focus on Resettlement. Since arriving in Mparntwe Alice Springs I have been fortunate to work to empower youth who are in the care system with CREATE foundation. Also as a Social Worker at Alice Springs Hospital, ensuring that patients are connected and supported.

At a local level, I have established programs and opportunities for recently arrived migrants and refugees to connect to the local community. On a territory level, as a community member on the Minister’s Advisory Council on Multicultural Affairs, it is of utter importance that the voices of Alice Springs Multicultural community is heard alongside our chair Mona. Nationally I have been appointment to the first Australian Government Refugee Advisory Panel, where I have the opportunity to ensure the experiences and voices of refugee and migrants can influence policy. Regionally I just completed my term as the chair of the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network, Working group on women, gender and diversity. Internationally I have been fortunate to be a founding member and co-chair of United Nations High Commission for Refugee, Advisory Committee on Resettlement for the last 4 years. I have been active in advocacy, policy and programming in relation to refugees and migrants at all fora’s. I have been on the board at CAWLS, Women Museum of Australia and MCSCA. I am very passionate about youth participation, gender equality and social justice. I am excited to bring all my experience and passion to MCSCA, work with you all to grow this amazing organisation.

am a Filipino I came to Australia with my familia.

Life is full of challenges and is not always easy; and being a mother is a huge responsibility.

Yet, we found a group of very helpful people, who understands your troubles.

And this organization makes us feel that we ain’t alone. Especially that we are of CALD background. So to MCSCA, thank you.