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- Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 1:30 pm
The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) extends our deepest gratitude to outgoing Commissioners, whose terms finish in September 2025:
- Deputy Chairperson, Bwe Thay
- Commissioner Bill Papastergiadis OAM
- Commissioner Jennifer Huppert OAM
- Commissioner Dr Mohamed Mohideen OAM JP
- Commissioner Nyangak (Lizzy) Kuoth
- Commissioner Silvia Renda
- Commissioner Tarang Chawla
- Community Representative Commissioner, Gabrielle Marchetti
- Youth Commissioner Krushnadevsinh (Kano) Ravalji
Each Commissioner brought unique expertise, thoughtful guidance and a spirit of collaboration that strengthened VMC’s reach and deepened our community connections.
These Commissioners led with compassion, wisdom and dedication. Their significant contributions advanced VMC’s mission to strengthen our community through support, celebrations and advocacy for culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse Victorians.
The VMC recognises, especially, Deputy Chairperson, Bwe Thay, whose steadfast support and vital advice has been invaluable to the VMC. Bwe has been a champion for building bridges across cultures and faiths and has led with humility, vision and courage.
As these Commissioners conclude their terms, we celebrate their legacy and thank them for their tireless efforts. Their impact will be felt for years to come, and we are forever grateful.
To both our outgoing and continuing Commissioners: thank you for your service, your leadership, and your belief in what we do. The VMC will continue to promote full participation by Victoria’s diverse communities in the social, cultural, economic and political life of our state.
VMC Chairperson Vivienne Nguyen AM, Commissioner Dr Judy Tang and Commissioner Sylvia Coombe will continue their terms, providing valuable continuity to the Commission’s work.
Quotes attributable to VMC Chairperson, Vivienne Nguyen AM
“The inspirational and unwavering leadership, dedication and advocacy of the outgoing Commissioners has been instrumental in promoting understanding, connection and collaboration among Victoria’s diverse communities.”
“Throughout my tenure as Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson Bwe Thay has been by my side, providing steadfast support and strongly advocating for Victoria’s culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse communities.”
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