Recently, in Victoria, the Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs, Jason Wood met with representatives from various cultural backgrounds, and heard of the challenges faced by multicultural communities and their resilience during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr Wood said, “At this time it’s vital to understand the concerns of multicultural community leaders, particularly about the ongoing impact of the coronavirus on migrants and visa holders.”
He also said, “The cooperation and resilience displayed by communities during this challenging times is inspiring and a testament to Australia’s multicultural success story…I look forward to ongoing engagement and collaboration with multicultural communities to safely navigate and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.”