Our Team

Patron

Hon Hieu Van Le AC

Hon Hieu Van Le, AC was born in Quang Trị, South Vietnam, on 1 January 1954. He was raised and educated in Đà Nang, and attended Dalat University. In November 1977, he fled the new communist regime in Vietnam and arrived by boat in Darwin, Northern Territory, as a refugee, with his wife Lan and about 40 other people.

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Executives

Mrs Miriam Cocking

Chairperson
Miriam was a school teacher with a Master’s degree in Education, focused in Public Administration and specialising in Home Economics and History, when she arrived…
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Dr Ian Harmstorf OAM

Deputy Chairperson
Born and raised in Adelaide, Ian is a third-generation German after his grandfather migrated to Australia in October 1882. However, he moved to Germany between…
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Mr Silvio Iadarola

Treasurer
Silvio, who was just 7 years old when he arrived in Australia from Campania, Italy, says mainstream Australia is now a blend of cultures as…
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Board Members

Malgorzata (Gosia) Skalban OAM

Board Member
A Polish migrant who arrived in Australia in 1968, Gosia has spent many years offering her experience and skills in multicultural community work, specifically within…
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Nasir Hussain

Board Member
Contributing to society is what Nasir Hussain is committed to doing. Making Australia his new homeland in 2007, he is also volunteering as the President…
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Suren Edgar

Board Member
Suren Edgar is one of the co-founders of ARTA Cultural Centre. He has always been interested in different cultures, their effects on each other, maintaining…
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Patrizia Kadis

Board Member
Having a nursing, events management and aged care background for over 30 years has given Patrizia insight into what diverse communities need for cultural and…
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Manju Khadka

Board Member
Manju arrived in Adelaide in 2014 as a skilled migrant with her husband and son. Since her early days in Adelaide, she has been actively…
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Ranielson Santana

Board Member
Ranielson Santana is a remarkable individual whose journey from Recife, Brazil to Australia epitomises resilience and dedication. Arriving in 2018 as an international student, Ranielson…
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Honorary Life Members

For over ten years of significant contribution to the multicultural communities of South Australia.

Dr Antonio Cocchiaro AM

Mr Bruno Krumins AM *

Dr Daniela Costa

Mr Dilip Chirmuley AM

Dr Ian Harmstorf OAM BVK

Mr Jurek Dnistrjanski

Ms Malgorzata (Gosia) Skalban OAM

Mrs Maria Dnistrjanski OAM

Mrs Miriam Cocking

Mr Michael Schulz AM *

Mr Milinko Rakich *

Mr Petar (Zed) Zdrazkovski *

Mr Randolph Alwis AM *

Mr Ron Tan OAM *

Mrs Sofia Kanas OAM *

*denotes deceased

Staff

Helena Kyriazopoulos OAM

CEO

Julie Hoare

Manager

Vicky Arachi

Manager, Multicultural Community Connection Program, culturalQ Facilitator

Ukash Ali Ahmed

Program Coordinator, culturalQ Facilitator

Annie Barone

Office Coordinator

Savry Ouk JP

Reconnect Youth Officer

Florine Dsouza

Project Officer, culturalQ Facilitator

Geoffrey Brown

Transport Coordinator

George Gouzounis

Aged Care Sector Support Coordinator, culturalQ Facilitator

Hanaa’ Grave

culturalQ Coordinator

Katherine Greer

Disability Program Coordinator

Aveen Muhamad

Project Officer

Lena Gasparyan

Senior Project Officer

Ling Giang

Finance Officer

Luis Cohen

Project Officer

Maggie Asaad

Project Officer

Milan Andelkovic

CVS Coordinator

Omar Ahmad

Connector (CAB Project)
Perrin Abbas

Perrin Abbas

Disability Inclusion Project Lead, culturalQ facilitator

Sisaleo Philavong

Disability Program Officer

Sharyn Mooney

Accountant
Somi Lindsay

Somi Lindsay

Community Development Coordinator, culturalQ Facilitator

Kwol Bol Bol

Reconnect Youth Officer

Stefano Pratola

Project Officer

Xiaohui Liu (Abby)

Project Officer, Playgroup Coordinator

Alian Mohamad

Communications Officer (CAB Project)

Lenard Sciancalepore

Project Officer

Samer Madbak

Project Officer

Mechell August

Connectors Team Leader

Chinami Klenovsky

Connector (CAB Project)

Ayma Acosta

Connector (CAB Project)

Mohammad Safi

Connector (CAB Project)

Volunteers

Our pool of volunteers at MCCSA make a huge contribution to the multicultural sector. Their dedication and diverse skills are just as crucial as our staff and board members in achieving our mission.

Our 100+ volunteers:

  • Range from teenagers to seniors
  • Come from various cultural backgrounds
  • Help with transport, community visits, and administration
  • Support key events like Harmony Day Picnic and SALA Festival
  • Assist in playgroups and active ageing art sessions
  • Gain valuable skills while giving back to the community

Volunteering with MCCSA offers valuable Australian workplace experience, boosting employability for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Without the generous assistance of our volunteers, we simply couldn’t deliver our services and programs.

Volunteer with MCCSA