VMC recognises Hazelman for contribution to CALD community – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

A stalwart of the Shepparton CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) community, Chris Hazelman has been celebrated for his contribution to the Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District.

Mr Hazelman was presented with a trophy plaque by Victorian Multicultural Commission chair Viv Nguyen as a token of appreciation for his service to the Ethnic Council at the VMC Hume Regional Advisory Council meeting on Thursday, July 27.

Mr Hazelman was the manager of the Ethnic Council for more than 17 years and oversaw many changes to the Ethnic Council during that time.

Check out some of the pictures taken of the evening by News photographer Rechelle Zammit.

Recognition: VMC chair Viv Nguyen presents a plaque to Chris Hazelman recognising his contribution to the Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

All smiles: Chris Hazelman’s contribution is celebrated at the meeting of the VMC Hume Regional Advisory Council. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Recognition: VMC chair Viv Nguyen, Chris Hazleman and VMC Hume Region commissioner Judy Tang. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.