Mr Bwe Thay
Deputy Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC)
Bwe is a spirited advocate for a multicultural Australia. He works to develop the capacity of multicultural communities, with a focus on leadership development, education and employment outcomes. His involvement extends from working with individual communities to advocacy at the highest levels. His work informs the direction and policy of service providers, businesses and all levels of government.
Bwe has held many leadership roles within Victoria’s multicultural sector and is an Attaché for the Mental Health Foundation of Australia. He has been widely recognised for his advocacy, community service and professional achievements, including the Whitehorse City Council’s 2022 Citizen of the Year Award. With his strong commitment to promoting harmony by engaging and bringing communities together to build a vibrant society, Bwe’s practical, hands-on approach is well recognised within multicultural communities.