One in five Tasman District residents was born overseas but there seems to be gaps where that diversity isn’t being reflected in local clubs, organisations and community groups.
Our Welcoming Communities Officer Birte Becker-Steel has identified a growing interest of those groups in engaging more with our culturally and linguistically diverse community members.
She’s putting together a series of free workshops to help people understand local demographics, population predictions and the relevance of inclusion.
Birte says it’s all about focusing on making the most of our District’s growing cultural diversity.
She will introduce the brand-new ‘how to be more inclusive’ guides and support participants in developing ideas for events that work in their community.
“Best of all, thanks to the Ethnic Communities Development Fund, we can provide seed funding to kick-start some innovative and inclusive activities”, Birte says.
If you represent a rural support or community organisation, service provider, local interest group, trust or board, sports or hobby club, or educational institution, then these workshops could be for you.
Cultural Connections workshops:
Email [email protected] or call 027 7003139 to register.
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