CAIRNS AND REGION MULTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Together, We Thrive
in Diversity

CARMA is an Independent Multicultural Community Organisation established in March 2001 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

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Discover upcoming multicultural events and CARMA workshops happening across Cairns

  • Come Celebrate cultures from around the world at our annual CARMA Festival in Fogarty Park

    Carma Festival 2026

    Come Celebrate cultures from around the world at our annual CARMA Festival in Fogarty Park

  • CARMA IS TURNING 25

    This year the Cairns and Regional Multicultural Association is celebrating 25 years.

What we are up to:

Keep up to date with what we are doing and find more information about our events on our Facebook.

Here are some of the things we have been involved in and events we have held recently.

Hosting CARMA International Womens Day

Networking

Fundraising

Attending, participating and speaking at Community Events

Harmony Celebrations

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

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FAQs

  • 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!

  • Become a Member and join the CARMA Family.  Volunteering opportunities will be offered to you during events and everyday CARMA activities.

Meet the Committee

Alison Geno
President

Faga Jeremiah Nanai
Vice President

Maricar Payumo
Treasurer

Geraldine Vasquez
Secretary

Cristy Gelviro
Committee Member

Marcia Muir
Committee Member

Sonya Kremser
Committee Member

Javier Suarez
Committee Member

Our Sponsors

  • Uyanna Urban Bistro

  • The Salvation Army

  • Billy's Coffee

  • Centacare FNQ

  • Multicultural Minds Program

  • Terry White Chemmart Cairns Central

  • Tia's Cafe

  • CBC Staff Selection

  • Cairns Regional Council

  • Cairns Regional Council

  • Punjabi Palace North Indian Restaurant

  • Zarraffa's Coffee

  • BBM 98.7 FM

  • Michael Healy MP - Member for Cairns

  • St John's Anglican Church

  • Phaze Solutions

  • Cathy Zieger Div. 3 Councillor

  • Jambo Pastry - Filipino Eatery & Takeaway

  • Basilisk Blooms

  • Mama Coco

  • Underwood Party Hire

  • Gopio Cairns Inc.

  • Cairns Villa & Leisure Park

  • Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

  • Tank Sixty Four Cafe