About us
Mosaic has assisted migrants, refugees and multicultural people and communities across Newcastle and the Hunter, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, New England and North West regions for more than 40 years.
People in NSW come from more than 307 ancestries, speak 215 languages and dialects, and follow 148 different religious beliefs. We believe that this diversity is what makes our communities and culture richer and stronger.
Previously known as Northern Settlement Services Limited, today Mosaic provides programs, support and assistance to multicultural communities in the areas of settlement, families and young people, aged care, and community development.
Led by an experienced and skilled board of directors and professional management staff, Mosaic is reaching more people and having a deeper impact in the lives of multicultural people and communities in the areas we serve.
Our Vision
A community where diversity defines and nourishes us
Our Values
TRANSPARENCY
RESPECT
COLLABORATION
CREATION
Our Mission
To support and inspire culturally diverse people and communities to overcome barriers and thrive
Our Strategies
are based on 5 Pillars
1. IDENTITY:
we will be recognised as a trusted, responsive organisation
2. ENABLING & CONNECTING:
we will support people and communities to be independent and live lives that they value
3. VOICE:
we will support multicultural communities to have an effective voice and influence on decision-makers
4. COMMUNITY HARMONY & RESILIENCE:
we will facilitate community participation and enhance community strength
5. ORGANISATIONAL RESILIENCE & CAPABILITY:
we will have the physical, financial, technological, professional and human resources necessary to achieve our mission and strategic directions now and into the future
Our
History
1978
Aus government established Migrant Resource Centres around Australia
1981
Migrant Resource Centre for Newcastle and Hunter officially opened
1984
The work and reach of the Centre grew under CEO Violetta Walsh’s leadership
1985
The Newcastle and Hunter Centre moved to Hamilton
2007
Our name changed to Northern Settlement Services Limited
2012
Lulu Tantos became the new CEO
2019
Sharon Daishe became CEO, ready to take the organisation into a new chapter
2022
Commenced trading under the new name Mosaic Multicultural Connections (Mosaic)
Our Board
Mosaic is led by an experienced and skilled board of directors
Sandra Feltham
Chair
Shirley Schulz-Robinson
Vice Chair
Seamus Fagan AM
Executive Committee Member
Zachary (Zac) Ekandi
Executive Committee Member
Patricia Owen
Director
Kasey Preston
Director
Naomi McLean
Director
Our Leadership Team
Mosaic is managed by experienced, professionally qualified staff
Sharon Daishe
CEO
Belinda Latimore
General Manager Programs
Richard Hanson
Manager Finance
Andrew Tuck
Executive Officer
Jawaid Pardehi
Manager Settlement, Families and Communities
Maria Gorton
Manager Aged Care
