The Victorian Government is committed to supporting multicultural communities.
In the 2016 Census, almost 308,000 Victorians said they had South Asian ancestry. This included India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives.
Responding to key issues and challenges
The South Asian Communities Advisory Council was set up to identify and respond to key issues in these communities. They have a particular focus on the needs of marginalised individuals and groups.
The focus of the Advisory Council is to:
- engage and consult
- consider issues raised by a broad cross section of South Asian voices
- develop a South Asian Communities Action Plan
- co-ordinate Ministerial effort across portfolios and departments
- support community-led proposals that respond to identified challenges
Membership
The Advisory Council comprises 25 volunteer representatives. They are different ages, genders, religious and cultural backgrounds.
You can find more information in the Terms of Reference:
South Asian Communities Ministerial Advisory Council
South Asian Communities Ministerial Advisory Council
Reviewed 30 August 2019