A champion of multiculturalism and inclusiveness has been named as Moorabool\u2019s Australia Day Ambassador, and will visit the Australia Day celebrations at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall on Wednesday 26 January.<\/p>\n
Dr Bullent (Hass) Dellal AO is the former Chair of SBS Television and Radio, and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Australian Multicultural Foundation, which has promoted \u201ca strong commitment to Australia as one people drawn from many cultures\u201d since 1989.<\/p>\n
Mayor Cr Tom Sullivan said it would be fantastic to have Dr Dellal AO as part of Moorabool\u2019s Australia Day celebrations, which will also include a citizenship ceremony and the declaration of Moorabool\u2019s Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year we are proud to welcome Dr Dellal AO to be part of the community on this special occasion, which recognises us as Australians and our part in a wonderful community and nation,\u201d Cr Sullivan said.<\/p>\n
Dr Dellal has over 30 years\u2019 experience in multicultural affairs, including chairing the centre for Multicultural Youth and the Islamic Museum of Australia, and co-chairing the Victoria Police Multifaith Council.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A champion of multiculturalism and inclusiveness has been named as Moorabool\u2019s Australia Day Ambassador, and will visit the Australia Day celebrations at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall on Wednesday 26 January. Dr Bullent (Hass) Dellal AO is the former Chair of SBS Television and Radio, and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Australian […]<\/p>\n