The Refugee Communities Association of Australia Inc (RCAA) and members congratulate Vivienne Nguyen AM, Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission for being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) at the Queens Honours Awards for service to multiculturalism in Australia. RCAA acknowledges Vivienne Nguyen’s tireless contribution and advocacy to multiculturalism in Victoria. RCAA is enormously proud and thank Vivienne Nguyen AM for building an inclusive and cohesive society Victoria.

RCAA Chairperson, Mr Juma Piri Piri said “Vivienne Nguyen is a true champion of multiculturalism who goes above and beyond multicultural community and RCAA is pleased to see this great work is reflected”.

RCAA Patron, Mr Huss Mustafa OAM said “he couldn’t think of a more fitting honour for Vivienne Nguyen, Chairperson Victorian Multicultural Commission than being acknowledged on Queens Birthday’s Honours list and awarded the Member of the Order of Australia AM. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Vivienne for immense contribution to the Multicultural Community of Victoria,” said Mr Mustafa.

RCAA Executive Director, Mr Elijah Buol OAM, said, ‘Ms Nguyen’s tireless service to the multicultural community in Victoria is an indication of enormous contributions made by migrants and refugees in Australia”. “They positively touch lives of many generations and build inclusive communities and Vivienne Nguyen AM continues to just do that” said Mr Buol.

RCAA and its members congratulate and wish Vivienne Nguyen AM as she continues to serve and advocate on issues that matter to all Australians and disadvantaged communities.

For more information, please kindly contact RCAA spokesperson Parsu Sharma Luital JP on 0412 265 317 or by email: [email protected]