Board Members 2020

Ian Prentice (President)

Emma Sullivan (Vice President)

Michelle Bester (Acting Secretary)

Ian Prentice (Treasurer)

Su Ingleton (Member)

Michelle Harmer ( Member)

Robert Chatfield ( Member) 

Astrid Mangi (Member)

Sasha Silva ( Member)

Hana Haung (Member)

Office Administrator 

Michelle Bester

Cultural Liaison officer

Janny Staphorst-Bollard

Outreach Workers

Leah Mootoosamy

Erin Mc Hardy 

Jessica Winter

The Voice of Multiculturalism in North East Victoria:

• Alpine Shire
• Benalla Rural City
• Indigo Shire
• Mansfield Shire
• Rural City of Wangaratta

• Raising cross cultural awareness by promoting the benefits of diversity through education and celebration throughout the NEMA region
• Supporting new and established migrants in their communities in the areas covered by NEMA
• Identifying and raising issues of multicultural people when and where required
• Advocating on behalf of multicultural people in the rural cities of Benalla and Wangaratta, Alpine, Indigo and Mansfield shires

• Provide support and be a voice for the needs of multicultural groups in areas that may affect their lives
• Provide access to information on government services and programs
• Promote awareness of migrants' rights and responsibilities
• Promote migrants' cultures to the wider Australian community through community events or the arts
• Facilitate participation across all aspects of society

Join NEMA as a member or volunteer. Attend the meetings and get involved on a multicultural issue or concern that you are interested in. Let your voice be heard in North East Victoria!

Contact NEMA online to become a member.