Ministerial Multicultural Advisory Council

Hon Pierre Yang MLC — Co-Chair

The Hon Pierre Yang MLC is a Member of the Legislative Council of the Parliament of Western Australia.  

First elected in 2017, Pierre brings diverse experience as a migrant, lawyer, Australian Defence Force veteran and community advocate.

Before entering Parliament, he served on the City of Gosnells Council, practised law and served as a Captain in the Australian Army Reserve. He has held leadership roles including Government Whip and Parliamentary Secretary, advocating for fairness, equality, community engagement and accessible public services.

From December 2023 to August 2026, Pierre served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Mental Health.

He currently serves as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Child Protection; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Road Safety; Multicultural Interests; and Peel.

Enzo Sirna AM — Co-Chair

Enzo Sirna AM is a well-respected and passionate leader within the multicultural community in Western Australia.  

Enzo is currently the President of the Italo-Australian Welfare and Cultural Centre Inc,  a peak  body in the Italian community offering aged care, welfare, childcare, cultural and education programs throughout Western Australia.

He is also the President of Community Languages Western Australia, the Chair of the Australian Federation of Ethnic Schools Association (Community Languages Australia), the National Coordinator of Italian Educational, Welfare and Cultural State Organisations in Australia and member of the Australian Multicultural Council.

He has been on many boards and committees, including the Western Australian Museum of Natural Sciences, the Western Australian Citizenship and Multicultural Advisory Council, the Curriculum Council of Western Australia Syllabus Committees, Australian Remembers Multicultural Committee, Anti-Racism Strategy Steering Committee and the WA Northbridge History Project.

He completed a full term as Chairman of the Australian Alzheimer's Research Foundation (2013-2020) of which he is a founding member.

In 2023, Enzo was awarded the Western Australian Laksiri Jayasuriya Lifetime Community Service Award at the WA Multicultural Awards.

Hon Ayor Makur Chuot MLC is a Member of the Legislative Council of the Parliament of Western Australia, having first been elected in 2021.

Ayor made history by becoming the first Member of Parliament of African descent elected to the Western Australian Parliament, and the first person of South Sudanese heritage to serve in any Parliament in Australia. 

She serves on the Joint Standing Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People and is the co‑convenor of various Parliamentary Friends Groups, including Rare Diseases, Refugees, Africa, and Fashion.

Her experience of displacement, migration and building a new life in Western Australia have shaped her strong commitment to inclusion, multiculturalism, and creating opportunities for people from diverse background.

In 2023, Ayor was recognised globally as a recipient of the One Young World Politician of the Year Award, acknowledging her leadership and positive impact within her community.

Abdullah Khan OAM — Member

Abdullah Khan OAM is the Executive Principal and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Islamic College (Perth) Inc, overseeing one of Australia's largest Islamic school networks across Western Australia and South Australia.

With more than 36 years' experience in education, Abdullah has held senior leadership roles as a School Principal, Academic Consultant, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Principal in Australia and the Middle East. He has led significant organisational growth, improved educational outcomes and strengthened the long-term sustainability of several schools.

Abdullah is President of the Islamic Schools Association of Australia and has served on a number of advisory and community bodies, including the WA Police Muslim Advisory Group and the Ministerial Multicultural Advisory Council since its establishment in 2021. He is committed to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities and promoting greater social inclusion through education and community engagement.

His contributions have been recognised through numerous honours, including the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), AISWA Distinguished Service Award, WA Multicultural Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement, and an Honorary Fellowship of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL).

Amal Youssef — Member

Amal Youssef is a community leader and multicultural advocate with a long-standing commitment to supporting social cohesion and championing diversity.

As the President of the Australian Arab Association she has been actively involved in representing the diverse needs of Arab Australian communities and building strong connections between community members, government, organisations and the wider Western Australian community.

Amal is passionate about creating inclusive communities where people from diverse cultural backgrounds feel respected, represented and empowered to participate fully in Australian society.

Her leadership is grounded in collaboration, compassion and a strong belief in the importance of cultural diversity, social inclusion and community participation. 

Deepak Sharma — Member

Deepak Sharma is a community leader and past President of the Indian Society of Western Australia (ISWA), one of the state's largest culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) community organisations, where he led governance reform and a major community-centre program. A senior finance and commercial executive by profession with an engineering background, he is a committed advocate for the participation and inclusion of Western Australia's CaLD communities.

Deepak has provided leadership within ISWA for the past six years and is a strong advocate for the Indian community. He has led numerous initiatives, including the construction of the Indian Community Centre in Willetton, delivery of Diwali Mela, one of WA’s largest annual multicultural events ,  and many capacity building programs for the community.

He is a past member of Hindu Swayemsevak Sangh (HSS) Perth, a past Non-Executive Director of MIDLAS (a disability advocacy agency), and a past member of the Willetton Senior High School Board. He has completed governance and leadership programs through the Office of Multicultural Interests  and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Dr Casty Nyaga — Member

Dr Casty Nyaga is a business owner and executive president for the Organisation of African Communities in WA (OACWA), the peak body representing African communities across Western Australia.

Dr Casty has extensive experience in community leadership, governance, advocacy, economic empowerment and organisational development. Through her leadership role with OACWA, she works to strengthen the voice, participation and representation of African communities and to build constructive relationships between communities, government and key stakeholders.

She has contributed to multicultural advocacy through her involvement with the WA Police Multicultural Women's Advisory Group and the WA Police African Community Advisory Group, among other community and leadership roles.

A passionate advocate for women's leadership and economic empowerment, Dr Casty is committed to creating opportunities for people from culturally diverse backgrounds to participate, lead and contribute to the broader Western Australian community.

Haobo (Andy) Yuan — Member

Haobo (Andy) Yuan is a community leader with experience in community service and stakeholder engagement. His professional background spans food processing, manufacturing, corporate management and community service.

As the President of the Chung Wah Association, one of Western Australia’s oldest and largest Chinese community organisations, Andy is committed to strengthening community cohesion, preserving culture heritage, promoting volunteering and enhancing community wellbeing.

Andy is passionate about fostering cross-cultural understanding and strengthening connections between the community, government, business and the broader Western Australian society. He is particularly committed to practical collaboration, youth development, social cohesion, and strengthening the positive contribution of culturally and linguistically diverse communities to Western Australia’s economic and social development.

Ciara Galega — Member

Ciara Galega is a leader with expertise in inclusive governance, disability inclusion, strategic communications and systems change. As the Founder and Executive Director of Daring Different Global, she works across government, institutional and community sectors to strengthen accessibility, increase participation and elevate role of lived experience in decision-making.

Drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience as a person with disability from a migrant background, Ciara brings an intersectional and practical approach to governance, stakeholder engagement, policy consultation and organisational reform. Her work focuses on creating more responsive and inclusive systems that deliver meaningful outcomes for diverse communities.

Ciara is also the founder of Amani Circle, a culturally responsive, disability-inclusive initiative that connects African, migrant and refugee communities with peer support, trusted information, service pathways and opportunities for community participation.

Through her leadership, Ciara is committed to transforming inclusion from aspiration into action, ensuring that equity, accessibility and lived experience are embedded in governance, organisational practice and decision-making.

Dr Michael Levitt AM — Member

Dr Michael Levitt AM is President of the Jewish Community Council of Western Australia. He has lived in Perth almost his entire life, and works full-time as a surgeon and hospital administrator.

As part of the Perth Jewish Community, Michael has previously served as board member and later President of both Carmel School and the Perth Hebrew Congregation. He has also served as a Clinician Member of the Medical Board of Western Australia, a Director of St John of God Health Care Inc and Chief Medical Officer of Western Australia.

In 2022, he was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to medical administration and to professional associations.

Dai Nguyen — Member

Dai Nguyen is a pharmacist, business owner and longstanding community leader in Western Australia.

He has been actively involved with the Vietnamese Community in Australia – Western Australia Chapter (VCAWA) since 2000, serving on its Executive Committee in various capacities. He currently serves as President of VCAWA, providing leadership in community development, cultural preservation, social cohesion and engagement with government and the wider Western Australian community.

At the national level, Dai has served as Internal Vice President of the Vietnamese Community in Australia (VCA Federal) since 2026.

Sarah Suleiman — Member 

Sarah Suleiman is an emerging community leader and second-year undergraduate student at Murdoch University, majoring in Sociology and minoring in Politics and International Relations. Since the age of 16, she has been actively involved in community leadership, championing multicultural youth engagement, inclusion and civic participation.

Sarah is the Co-Founder and Lead of Blooming Hearts, a youth-led grassroots initiative established in 2023. Now entering its fourth year, Blooming Hearts empowers young women aged 15–25 from diverse cultural backgrounds through wellbeing, leadership and community-building program. The initiative fosters confidence, belonging and meaningful cross-cultural connections, creating opportunities for young women to thrive and contribute to their communities.

In addition, Sarah serves as Vice President of United in Diversity, where she contributes to the organisation’s strategic direction, governance and community engagement efforts. Her leadership and advocacy also include serving as a Cultural Ambassador for the City of Canning and participating in local and state-level advisory and policy initiatives.

Driven by a strong commitment to representation and inclusion, Sarah is passionate about ensuring the voices and lived experiences of multicultural young people are reflected in policy development, decision-making and service delivery.