Multicultural Families Organisation
Our Organisation
For nearly three decades, MFO has been a welcoming place for multicultural families on the Gold Coast. We provide culturally responsive support across settlement, family wellbeing, domestic and family violence support, disability services, youth programs, employment, training and community connection.
Our work is grounded in respect, inclusion and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to feel safe, supported and part of the community.
Our Story
Multicultural Families Organisation was founded in 1996 to support multicultural families as they build their lives in Australia. Since then, our organisation has grown into a trusted community hub, offering practical support, advocacy, education and connection for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
In 2017, MFO received Queensland Government funding to establish a dedicated Domestic and Family Violence Centre on the Gold Coast, responding to the growing need for specialist support for CALD women and children experiencing family violence. This work continues through SARA, delivered by experienced staff with multicultural backgrounds and expertise.
Our Staff
Management Committee
Julie O'Brien
Secretary
Shane McDonald
Treasurer
Alexander Bell
Ordinary Member
Letwina Malunga
Ordinary Member
Our Team
Sebastian Chadwick
Director &
NDIS/SQW Operations Manager
Renata H
Jones
Director &
SETS Manager
Wai Yin
Naidoo
Youth Developer Manager
Rana
Al-Mekarry
Client Services Manager (SETS)
Nicole
Jacob
Employment & Training Manager
Yuliia
Kotko
Employment & Training Support Officer
Fleur Cowlishaw
Employment & Training Support Officer
Quenn
Gomes
Employment & Training Support Officer
Lisa
Thomas
NDIS Business Development
Catherine
Wang
NDIS Support Coordinator/Psychosocial Recovery Coach
Monica
Revoltar
NDIS Support Coordinator
Rick
Vargas
Youth Case
Manager
Cherry
Taylor
Settlement Support Worker
Mirvat
Ajami
SETS Case
Manager
Yi Jie
Lee
Youth Case
Manager
Marina
Navas
Social and Digital Marketing Coordinator
Arwa
Al-Ansi
Preventing Tech-Based
Abuse Program Coordinator
Sidiki
Diakite
Preventing Tech-Based Abuse Program Support
Nadine
Miley
Receptionist
Our Conviction
We believe migration brings both opportunities and challenges. We value each person’s past, respond to present challenges with care and realism, and support people to embrace the future with courage and hope.
We are convinced that multiculturalism makes a rich contribution to Australian society. By educating and supporting individuals and families from CALD backgrounds, we help create stronger, more connected communities.
Our Commitment
MFO is committed to promoting diversity, challenging abusive behaviour and harmful attitudes, encouraging respectful interactions and demonstrating leadership for positive change.
We work alongside individuals, families, communities and partner organisations to create safer, more inclusive and culturally responsive spaces across the Gold Coast.