Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Action Plan 2010-2013

Latrobe City has a strong commitment to building an inclusive and cohesive community. A harmonious community that acknowledges the assets of diversity, engages and communicates with its citizens, and nurtures its neighbourhoods.

The development and implementation of the Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Action Plan 2010 – 2013 is one of the ways in which Council realises this commitment.

The Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Action Plan 2010 – 2013 was adopted by Council on 22 March 2010, after considerable input from Council, relevant agencies and community members.

The Action Plan demonstrates Council’s commitment to address the cultural and linguistic barriers facing many of its citizens. Council recognises the need to ensure strategies are in place to capitalise on our proud and diverse multicultural history, while setting the scene for future economic, social and cultural development.

Included in the Action Plan is an overview of the profile of Latrobe City’s culturally diverse history and the key principles and objectives that underpin the Plan.

All actions identified in the Plan are included within workplans of the relevant business units across Latrobe City and reported upon by Council officers.

The Plan will be reviewed annually and actions will be revised as part of Council’s commitment to its cultural and linguistic diverse communities.  Annual reviews will be in consultation with the community, including input and advice from the Cultural Diversity Reference Committee and relevant Council staff.

The Plan will be evaluated at the end of the three year term. This will help to shape the objectives, initiatives and actions to be included in the next version of the Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Action Plan.

For further information contact Teresa Pugliese on telephone 1300 367 700 or email teresa.pugliese@latrobe.vic.gov.au