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 OAM

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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Zainab Jimie

Board Member

Zainab is a 25-year-old Eritrean Australian Muslim woman, lawyer, and community leader, currently serving as the Youth Representative on the MCCSA Board. She brings a…

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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

Mrs Anna Zacharko

Mr Bruno Krumins AM *

Dr Daniela Costa

Mr Dilip Chirmuley AM

Mrs Ekaterina Briffa

Mrs Eva Wong

Dr Ian Harmstorf OAM BVK

Mrs Ilde Wetherill

Mrs Isolde Ira Poželaitė Davis AM *

Mr Joseph Garamy AM *

Mrs Laima Bogens OAM *

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 *

Mr Silvio Iadarola OAM

Mrs Sofia Kanas OAM *

Mrs Sophia Matiasz

Dr Warwick D. Raymont

*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

George Gouzounis

Aged Care Sector Support Coordinator, culturalQ Facilitator

Hanaa’ Grave

culturalQ Coordinator

Lena Gasparyan

Senior Project Officer

Sisaleo Philavong

Disability Program Officer

Katherine Greer

Disability Program Coordinator

Omar Ahmad

Connector (CAB Project)

Sharyn Mooney

Accountant

Ling Giang

Finance Officer

Luis Cohen

Project Officer

Maggie Asaad

Project Officer

Milan Andelkovic

CVS Coordinator

Somi Lindsay

Community Development Coordinator, culturalQ Facilitator

Perrin Abbas

Disability Inclusion Project Lead, culturalQ facilitator

Aveen Muhamad

Project Officer

Alian Mohamad

Communications Officer (Development & Design)

Xiaohui Liu (Abby)

Project Officer, Playgroup Coordinator

Kwol Bol Bol

Reconnect Youth Officer

Samer Madbak

Project Officer

Katie Trinh

Project Officer

Mechell August

Connectors Team Leader

Lenard Sciancalepore

Communications and Project Officer

Stefano Pratola

Project Officer

Ina Kail

Transport Admin

Ayma Acosta

Connector (CAB Project)

Santiago Montanez

Project Officer

Ulises Espul

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