Lizzy Kuoth
Victorian Multicultural Commissioner at Victorian Multicultural Commission- Claim this Profile
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Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
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Nuer Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Deena Yako
I have worked with Lizzy for the past three years through our Face to Face program. The project requires people with the lived experience to go out and present to schools and community groups to enhance their knowledge about refugees and people seeking asylum. Lizzy has indeed been an active member of our program and a vocal advocate for fairer and more humane policies enriching the Australian community with her knowledge and experience. Lizzy’s resilience and passion is evident through her compassion and courage, her presentations are often very engaging and she has been a focal member of our team of presenters. Lizzy has contributed immensely to our program and we continue to engage with her through our Refugee Ambassadors Program. I highly recommend Lizzy for any program or project engagement.
Maritza Barone
Thank you to Lizzy for a joining our Conscious Conversations panel event, Real Talk On Diversity & Inclusion. Lizzy was a brilliant speaker and a valued contributor to such an important discussion.
Deena Yako
I have worked with Lizzy for the past three years through our Face to Face program. The project requires people with the lived experience to go out and present to schools and community groups to enhance their knowledge about refugees and people seeking asylum. Lizzy has indeed been an active member of our program and a vocal advocate for fairer and more humane policies enriching the Australian community with her knowledge and experience. Lizzy’s resilience and passion is evident through her compassion and courage, her presentations are often very engaging and she has been a focal member of our team of presenters. Lizzy has contributed immensely to our program and we continue to engage with her through our Refugee Ambassadors Program. I highly recommend Lizzy for any program or project engagement.
Maritza Barone
Thank you to Lizzy for a joining our Conscious Conversations panel event, Real Talk On Diversity & Inclusion. Lizzy was a brilliant speaker and a valued contributor to such an important discussion.
Deena Yako
I have worked with Lizzy for the past three years through our Face to Face program. The project requires people with the lived experience to go out and present to schools and community groups to enhance their knowledge about refugees and people seeking asylum. Lizzy has indeed been an active member of our program and a vocal advocate for fairer and more humane policies enriching the Australian community with her knowledge and experience. Lizzy’s resilience and passion is evident through her compassion and courage, her presentations are often very engaging and she has been a focal member of our team of presenters. Lizzy has contributed immensely to our program and we continue to engage with her through our Refugee Ambassadors Program. I highly recommend Lizzy for any program or project engagement.
Maritza Barone
Thank you to Lizzy for a joining our Conscious Conversations panel event, Real Talk On Diversity & Inclusion. Lizzy was a brilliant speaker and a valued contributor to such an important discussion.
Deena Yako
I have worked with Lizzy for the past three years through our Face to Face program. The project requires people with the lived experience to go out and present to schools and community groups to enhance their knowledge about refugees and people seeking asylum. Lizzy has indeed been an active member of our program and a vocal advocate for fairer and more humane policies enriching the Australian community with her knowledge and experience. Lizzy’s resilience and passion is evident through her compassion and courage, her presentations are often very engaging and she has been a focal member of our team of presenters. Lizzy has contributed immensely to our program and we continue to engage with her through our Refugee Ambassadors Program. I highly recommend Lizzy for any program or project engagement.
Maritza Barone
Thank you to Lizzy for a joining our Conscious Conversations panel event, Real Talk On Diversity & Inclusion. Lizzy was a brilliant speaker and a valued contributor to such an important discussion.
Credentials
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Women’s Board Leadership Program
Leadership VictoriaFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Prevention of Violence Against Women in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
AMES AustraliaMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
African Leadership Development Program
Leadership VictoriaFeb, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Youth Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid AustraliaNov, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Victorian Multicultural Commission
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Australia
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Victorian Multicultural Commissioner
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Victorian Council of Social Service
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Australia
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board member (voluntary)
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Oct 2021 - Sep 2023
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City of Greater Dandenong
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Australia
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Youth Development Officer
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Jun 2022 - May 2023
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St Francis Xavier College
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Australia
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Multicultural Officer
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Feb 2017 - May 2022
The collage created a multicultural portfolio and my role as a multicultural officer, involves giving advice to school management teams, assisting students and their families as well as promoting multiculturalism. Part of my work is ensuring families from refugee backgrounds are well connected with the school and help with countering any barriers that might effect their engagement with the school, and or offer solutions. I create and run in-school fun, inclusive activities for all to participate for building positive relationships and enhancing students and parents and cares over all leaning goals. Show less
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Level Crossing Removal Project
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Australia
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Inclusion Capability Officer
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Feb 2019 - Mar 2022
The Inclusion Capability Officer is an integral part of LXRP’s dynamic Industry Capability and Inclusion team and works closely with LXRP’s projects and the rail and major transport infrastructure industry to administer end to end delivery and implementation of diversity and Inclusion change and awareness programs, key events and initiatives. The Inclusion Capability Officer is an integral part of LXRP’s dynamic Industry Capability and Inclusion team and works closely with LXRP’s projects and the rail and major transport infrastructure industry to administer end to end delivery and implementation of diversity and Inclusion change and awareness programs, key events and initiatives.
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Swinburne University of Technology
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Supporting Migrant Students
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Mar 2020 - Jun 2021
A week long campaign every semester - Checking- in and Providing first year Migrant students with vital information, and promoting student services and other support services available. A week long campaign every semester - Checking- in and Providing first year Migrant students with vital information, and promoting student services and other support services available.
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Incubate Foundation Inc.
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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Media Advisory Committee
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
Sourcing and crafting authentic view of African Australians - Through storytelling and using social media platform to share with the world. Sourcing and crafting authentic view of African Australians - Through storytelling and using social media platform to share with the world.
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Victorian Electoral Commission
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Australia
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Democracy Ambassador
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
Assisting community members to enrol if they are not on the electoral roll, vote education, publicising the Victorian State Election and connecting with priority communities to arrange outreach sessions. Assisting community members to enrol if they are not on the electoral roll, vote education, publicising the Victorian State Election and connecting with priority communities to arrange outreach sessions.
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Australian Multicultural Foundation
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Level 1 185 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053
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Administrative Assistant
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Feb 2015 - Jun 2017
The AMF aims to cultivate in all Australians a strong commitment to Australia as one people drawn from many cultures and by doing so advance its social and economic well-being; the promotion of an awareness among the people of Australia of the diversity of cultures within Australia and the contribution of people from all cultures to the development of Australia; and the spread of respect and understanding between all cultures groups through any appropriate means. The AMF aims to cultivate in all Australians a strong commitment to Australia as one people drawn from many cultures and by doing so advance its social and economic well-being; the promotion of an awareness among the people of Australia of the diversity of cultures within Australia and the contribution of people from all cultures to the development of Australia; and the spread of respect and understanding between all cultures groups through any appropriate means.
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Dixon House Neighbourhood Centre
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1 - 100 Employee
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Networking and Publicity Officer
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2017
Linking Community members to Service Providers. Linking Community members to Service Providers.
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Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic)
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Australia
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Public Policy Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant Social
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Feb 2015 - Nov 2015
Engaging directly with communities, and finding ways to drive social change. Engaging directly with communities, and finding ways to drive social change.
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Education
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2022 -
University of Melbourne
Pathways to Politics Program for Women, Politics -
2019 - 2023
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Business Economics Major -
2012 - 2015
Holmesglen Institute
Advanced Diploma of Justice
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