Bringing Communities to Work Together to Promote, Share and Embrace the Diverse Cultures of the Region.
CAIRNS & REGIONAL MULTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
CARMA is an Independent Multicultural Community Organisation established in March 2002 with Membership from various Community and Cultural groups, Individuals and Businesses.
CARMA aims to bring Communities to Work Together to Promote, Share and Embrace the Diverse Cultures of the Region
Upcoming Events
CARMA Youth Night
Friday 3rd of October 5:30pm-9pm
WHERE: FOGARTY PARKCAIRNS MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
Friday 3rd of October 5:30pm-9pm
WHERE: FOGARTY PARK
Saturday 16th of August, 12pm
Japan BonDance
Fogarty Park, Cairns City
Non Profit Workshops: Workshop 1
Saturday 9th of August 9:30am-3pm
WHERE: FOGARTY PARKNon Profit Workshops: Workshop 2
Saturday 6th of September 9:30am-3pm
WHERE: FOGARTY PARK
Saturday 2nd of August, 10am-10pm
Philippine Barrio Fiesta 2025
Western Event Lawn, Esplanade Cairns
Cairns Indian Festival 2025
Saturday 23rd of August 11am-9pm
WHERE: FOGARTY PARKWhat we are up to:
Keep up to date with what we are doing and find more information about our events on our social media’s.
Here are some of the things we have been involved in and events we have held recently.
Harmony Day Celebrations at Cairns Central
21st March 2025
Meeting with Minister for Multiculturalism
24th February 2025
Centacare FNQ Meeting with Shadow Minister of Multiculturalism
27th March 2025
James Cook University Harmony Day
22nd March 2025
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is important to meet the CARMA aims and Community unmet needs too. Your Membership Increase CARMA People, Resources and Community Power to a Force of Empowerment and Change
GET IN TOUCH WITH US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP
FAQs
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Being a member provides many benefits for you and your company including:
Networking, Professional Development, Member Discounts, Volunteer Opportunities, Leadership, Sense of Community, Advocacy, Recognition, Event Participation
If you would like to find out more about membership with CARMA, contact us!
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Become a Member and join the CARMA Family. Volunteering opportunities will be offered to you during events and everyday CARMA activities.
Meet the Committee
Cicilia Halaholo - CARMA President
Alison Geno - CARMA Vice President
Viji Venkatraman - CARMA Treasurer
Aunty Pam Tarare- CARMA Secretary
Nikita Peta Tautu- CARMA Youth Co-ordinator
Sonya Kremser- CARMA Committee Member
Cristy Gelviro - CARMA Committee Member
Dr. Celestin Gasake - CARMA Committee Member