Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council Inc. (BRMC) is the peak multicultural agency in the Central Highlands Grampians Region (CHGR). Members include 24 Cultural Associations/Groups and numerous Individual and Associate members affiliated with BRMC. Our mission is to work in partnership with other community organisations, cultural associations and members to actively promote multiculturalism, cultural diversity and the well-being of all migrant communities throughout the region. Our purpose is to actively promote and develop goodwill, understanding and harmony in our culturally diverse community. BRMC provides opportunities for all people of all cultural backgrounds to come together to celebrate multiculturalism and cultural diversity, and provides advisory services, support and advocacy for the particular needs of both older established migrant groups, plus new arrivals. Objectives: - To provide opportunities for people of all cultural backgrounds to come together. - To provide advisory services, support and advocacy for the particular needs of people of various cultural backgrounds. - To advocate on relevant government policy and practice at the local, state and federal level to ensure appropriate service provision. - To provide government and other bodies or agencies in the Ballarat region with an open channel of communication with cultural groups and organisations. - To promote a greater awareness of multicultural values, the contributions and the specific needs of community groups within the region. - To advise relevant agencies in the region on the social, legal, cultural, educational, health and welfare needs of residents of culturally diverse backgrounds with an emphasis on equitable access to services.