Who We Are

History

MultiLink Community Services Inc began in 1989 when a group of overseas-born residents of Logan City realised a need for services to assist migrants and refugees. Known at the time as Logan City Migrant Neighbourhood Centre, English classes, playgroups and the provision of information were the first activities conducted by Centre volunteers. In 1991, the first paid staff member was employed as the Community Development worker.

Vision Statement

We have a vision of a harmonious and inclusive society in which all individuals, families, cultural groups and communities can achieve their aspirations, contribute to and participate in Australian society.

Mission

Our mission is to provide coordinated, creative and responsive programs that meet the needs of our culturally diverse communities.

Guiding principles

Diversity

We are committed to the principle of diversity which recognises and respects that we are all different.

Social Justice

A fair go for all, which recognises that some people need greater access to resources than others.

Accountability

We acknowledge our responsibilities to clients, partners, funding bodies, communities and each other, to deliver the best possible services and ensure the best use of available

Partnership

That we work together with individuals, communities, all three levels of government and community organisations
to provide excellent quality services.

Capacity

To empower individuals, families and communities to increase their capacity to meet their own needs over time.

Our Staff- our most valuable asset

MultiLink employs more than 100 staff and is grateful for the invaluable support of a further 50 volunteers operating 36 programs on a weekly basis. Our staff comes from over 20 different culturally diverse backgrounds and speak more than 19 languages. MultiLink is managed by a voluntary Management Committee, a Chief Executive Officer and Service Managers/Coordinators responsible for providing accessible services and activities for migrants and refugees and their families within the local government authorities of Logan, Gold Coast, Brisbane South East and Brisbane South West, Ipswich, Caboolture, Redlands, and Beaudesert Shire’s.

  
    

Our Service Framework

Early intervention and prevention framework MultiLink Community Services Inc. works from an early intervention and prevention approach to influence the successful long-term settlement of migrants and refugees into Australian society. The organisation achieves this by building individual client, family and community capacity to meet their own needs over time and believes that individuals and communities should be involved in deciding how their family and/or community will develop. MultiLink launched its early intervention and prevention framework in 2005 which forms the based of everyday practice.

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