About WIN
We build a community that embraces diversity
Welcoming Intercultural Neighbours Inc. (WIN) is a non-for-profit organisation that supports the culturally diverse Central Queensland population. WIN has been established to assists new residents and their families integrate confidently into their communities. The organisation provides support, information sessions, education and training, orientation programs, referrals, resources development and provision, and events planning and promotion.
It seeks the participation of local and new residents who are willing to collaborate, integrate, and enrich their lives by coming closer to other cultures and to the their community. WIN also provides a number of services to businesses, industry and other community organisations such as cultural awareness packages and integration activities.
WIN’s Mission
To create a well-integrated intercultural diverse community, where people are supported and encouraged to reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to their community.
WIN’s History
Welcoming Intercultural Neighbours Inc.,WIN, was formed in February 2010 in Gladstone, Central Queensland, to address recognised community needs with the aim of enhancing community cohesion while developing a framework for community development through the recognition of the value of diversity.
WIN bases its activities on the foundations of equality values and human rights.
WIN’s Purpose
- To build a cohesive and strong community based on tolerance and harmony among local and new residents.
- To enrich the community with the participation of new residents, from other parts of Australia and overseas.
- To provide a safe and inclusive environment for new residents and their families to address cultural differences and experiences.
- To empower new residents and their families to interact confidently within the community.
- To utilise the skills and expertise of new residents and their families to deliver programs and services for other community members.
- To connect new residents and their families to existing programs and services in the wider community.
- To educate the community about new residents’ cultural backgrounds to make the community more open and welcoming to new residents.
- To retain migrant and interstate workers in the region.
- To assist the migrant community to showcase their culture and customs to the wider community.
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