About Us
What We Do
We provide opportunities for people to learn, reskill flourish and grow, regardless of their visa status.
We organise community events and multicultural celebrations.
We promote cultural awareness.
We distribute emergency supplies and food at difficult times.
We take a stand against family & domestic violence, and support victims of FDV.
We offer free support and referrals on issues affecting our members.
We offer free and low-cost training and workshops
Certificate in Care
Certificate in Cleaning
Civic Responsibility
Community Services
Digital Skills
Domestic Violence Awareness, Support and Information
Education Support
Employability
Family Law in Australia
First Aid
Fishing & Crabbing – seasons and sizes
Food Handling with work placement and online certificate
Healing through Arts and Crafts
Healthy Cooking Demos
Hepatitis B Awareness
Job Search & Resumes
Legal Rights
Meditation with the Didgeridoo
Money Management & Budgeting
Multicultural Dancing – all abilities
Online Driving Licence
Origami and other crafts
Physical and Mental Wellbeing
Qi-Gong
Sewing & Dressmaking
Swim to Survive
Tai Chi
Tenancy Rights and Obligations
Traditional Chinese Drumming
Visa Applications & Citizenships
Our members are given priority access to our events & free training
We host or participate in the following events:
Asian Cook-ups
Australia Day Celebrations
Bendigo Community Bank Halls Head Raffle
Bunnings Night Market
Celebratory Gala Nights
Chinese New Year
Clean Up Australia Day
Dance Classes and Public Performances
Digital Mentoring
English Conversation Classes
Festival of Flowers
Festival of Nations
Harmony Week
International Volunteer Day
Kids Against Violence
Mandurah Christmas Lights Trail
Mandurah Christmas Pageant
Mehregan Festival
Multicultural Chat Group
Persian New Year – Nowruz
Philippine Independence Day
Rotary Duck Race Raffle
Rotary Swap Meet
Rise, Walk & Shine Litter Pick-up
Thank-a-Volunteer Day
Volunteer Recognition
Peel Multicultural Association is a member of PEEL SAYS NO TO VIOLENCE
As members of the Family & Domestic Violence – Peel Interagency Network, we pledge alliance to Peel Says No to Violence by:
Holding workshops and information sessions to educate, inform, support and refer families at risk of violence;
Partnering with local organisations and participating in local initiatives to keep families safe;
Standing up and speaking out to support gender equality and Australian values in the CaLD community.
Our History
Peel Multicultural Association is an incorporated association of volunteers who have been providing advocacy, information, support, advice, integration, guidance, referrals, visa assistance, job search and domestic violence awareness in the Peel Region since we first formed in 1991 when our group was called the Peel Filipino & Multicultural Association Inc.
The association changed to its current name in 2008 to reflect the rich multicultural community in the Peel region.
Not only do we hold free and low-cost workshops for our members and the CaLD community (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), we also foster community integration and promote cultural awareness through our events and multicultural performances.
Our management committee meets at least monthly to manage the association, its activities and events.
Our Management Committee
President: Virginia Pitts OAM 0428 888 575
Vice President – Internal Affairs: Nirma Elisã
Vice President – External Affairs: Cate Ogechi
Treasurer: Salvador Dy
Secretary: Emma Goff
Executive Assistant: Rodger Graham
Domestic Violence Lawyer: Alan Gomes
Arts & Culture: Jane Christie
Sewing Coordinator: Lorna Butchart
Asset Manager: Ana Marie Arana
Newsletter: Linda Thorpe
Events Officer: Yue Yan Dahlitz
Events Assistants
Renneth Caspillo
Corazon Lay
Paula Yang
