Background of MDA
The Multicultural Development Association (MDA) was established in May 1998 to promote multiculturalism and act as a strategic mechanism for the empowerment of people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds through a range of community development, system advocacy, education and training, and through a range of service delivery activities.
We work closely with members of our culturally diverse society, community/multicultural organisations, and government agencies in developing culturally appropriate initiatives and undertaking leadership in furthering multicultural development within Queensland.
MDA is primarily funded by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). Additional funding is also received from Queensland State Government through Multicultural Affairs Queensland (MAQ) and through the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations (DEIR).
A lead specialist multicultural agency for Queensland working towards a society which values, promotes and celebrates cultural diversity.
To deliver quality services to migrants and refugees in Queensland through Service Delivery, Advocacy, Sector and Community Development.
We are committed to respect for human rights and the social justice principles of fairness, equity, opportunity and dignity for all people.