14 August 2019

Gunnedah residents are invited to come to a community meeting with a view to establishing a new multicultural group for the shire.

Gunnedah Shire Council is holding a meeting at 4pm on Sunday, August 25 to hear from the founder of Multicultural Tamworth Eddie Whitham.

Gunnedah Shire Mayor Jamie Chaffey said establishing Multicultural Gunnedah could be a great addition to the shire’s voluntary organisations.

“Multicultural Tamworth has become a genuine success story,” Cr Chaffey said.

“It helps support migrants in a range of areas including education, housing, employment and language difficulties, but it also provides a link for people with similar stories.

“Multicultural Gunnedah is a group that could go down the same path, as well as helping to promote harmony and inclusion in our shire.

“Not only would it assist those with different cultural backgrounds, but it would help strengthen our multicultural appeal and celebrate the many cultures that make up our region.”

The event will be held at the Smithurst Theatre in Conadilly Street. People are invited to bring a traditional dish of their choice to share.

For catering purposes, please RSVP to Alexandra O’Keefe on 6740 2152 or email alexandraokeefe@infogunnedah.com.au by Wednesday, August 21.

Photo caption: Come along and help form a new group for the shire – Multicultural Gunnedah.

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Media Contact: Eliza Gallen (02) 6740 2100.