MEDIA RELEASE
17 October 2008
Melbourne Multicultural Hub opens its doors to all
Saturday 18th October, 2008
Melbourne’s new Multicultural Hub is open for business, offering the cities many culturally diverse
communities a range of services and a central place to gather, interact and connect.
Operated by Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES) on behalf of the City of Melbourne, the
Multicultural Hub provides formal and informal meeting spaces, shared office facilities a computer lab
and internet access.
The Hub will service a broad range of Melbourne’s multicultural communities and networks including
established migrants groups, new and emerging communities, Indigenous communities, international
students and multi-faith networks.
To celebrate the opening, and to give Melbourne’s communities an opportunity to experience the facility,
AMES and the City of Melbourne are hosting an Open House at the Multicultural Hub from 11am-3pm on
Saturday 18th October.
AMES Chief Executive Officer, Ian McHutchison, said the Multicultural Hub is an important addition to
Melbourne’s rich and diverse cultural make-up, with the city already recognised as Australia’s
multicultural capital.
“The Melbourne Multicultural Hub is a significant new feature for Melbourne, offering our diverse mix of
communities a unique space to come together and work in a safe and supportive environment, while
offering an opportunity to enhance relationships between cultural groups,” Mr McHutchison said.
“AMES is thrilled to play a role in managing this fantastic resource.”
The City of Melbourne’s Lord Mayor John So said the Multicultural Hub is an opportunity for the city to
help strengthen community connections and foster good will.
“The hub is a central place for the city’s culturally diverse communities to meet, interact, collaborate and
create increased opportunities for the sharing of knowledge,” the Lord Mayor said.
Tours of the Multicultural Hub building will be running every 15 minutes, from 11.00am until 3.00pm on
the day and information packs will be available.
Free refreshments and fruit will be provided on the day.
Where:
506 Elizabeth Street, across from Queen Victoria Market on the corner of Therry
Street
When:
Saturday 18th October, between 11am and 3pm
For more information or to arrange an interview please contact:
Felicity Reynolds – Communications Manager – AMES, Ph: 03 9938 4713 M: 0412 090 558
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