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

REACH OUT

Discover upcoming multicultural events and CARMA workshops happening across Cairns

  • Non-Profit Workshop

    [FREE ENTRY]
    06 September 2025 | 9:30AM - 3:00PM

    Be the change you want in your commUNITY. This workshop is all about leadership, building membership, finding a home, and activities.

  • PNG Independence Ball 2025

    [FEE: $175]
    13 September 2025 | 6:30PM

    Celebrate PNG’s 50th independence history.

  • PNG's 50 Years of Indepence Celebration

    [FREE ENTRY]
    14 September | 10:00AM - 6:00PM

    A wonderful day to celebrate with PNG’s 50th year of independence.

  • Cairns Multicultural Festival

    [FREE ENTRY]
    04 October 2025 | 10:00AM - 9:00PM

    This festival is a major celebration of our region’s rich cultural diversity.

  • Connect in Nature for Wellbeing Day

    18 October 2025

    Celebrate QLD Mental Health Week.

What 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

BE A MEMBER

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

Cicilia Halaholo - CARMA President

Alison Geno - CARMA Vice President

Viji Venkatraman - CARMA Treasurer

Geraldine Vasquez - 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