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Call for Expressions of Interest: Join the CiCT Forum Steering Committee

The Communities in Cultural Transition (CiCT) Forum is one of STARTTS’ signature annual events.

The CiCT Forum has a strong history of bringing together refugee and migrant leaders, Members of Parliament, service providers, and community members. It celebrates community leadership and provides a platform for recognition, dialogue, and collaboration. Read more about past forums here.

We are now seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from community members to join the CiCT Steering Committee for the 2026 CiCT Forum.

Last date of submitting an EOI is 15 October 2025.

Why join?

As a Steering Committee member, you will:

  • Play a strategic role in shaping a high-profile community event
  • Contribute ideas and decisions on program, speakers, promotion, and community engagement
  • Help ensure the Forum reflects cultural safety, diversity, and community voices

Benefits

By joining, you will:

  • Build valuable leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Gain practical experience in planning and running a large-scale event
  • Strengthen your networks with community leaders, organisations, and decision-makers
  • Be publicly acknowledged at the Forum
  • Use this experience in work or study applications to demonstrate skills in leadership, teamwork, and community engagement
  • Contribute to an event that uplifts refugee and migrant voices across NSW

Expectations

Committee members are volunteers. You will be expected to:

  • Attend and participate actively in all planning meetings
  • Promote the Forum within your community and networks
  • Attend the CiCT Forum in 2026
  • Take part in post-forum evaluation

The CiCT Steering Committee is supported by the CiCT Project Officer and CiCT Team.

If you would like to contribute your leadership to this important community event, please complete the short EOI form below.

https://forms.office.com/r/ChsqSfVuLG

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