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IMP is a collective of people from diverse backgrounds who have links with other individuals, groups and agencies with whom they share interests and sometimes resources. They are in contact with and work with Australian residents and migrants from a range of cultural backgrounds.
IMP describes itself as being 'formed in 2005 by a group of people from diverse cultural backgrounds, who live and/or work in the Ipswich and surrounding areas and are passionate about multiculturalism.'
Members of IMP feel that communities such as these are marginalized and fragmented with no common focus. They also feel that there are too few opportunities or resources for members of these diverse cultural communities to come together and participate in arts and cultural practices and to develop opportunities and build audience for their creative production.
IMP Vision
Ipswich Multicultural Projects Inc is recognised as a leading creative organisation that builds community capacity through authentic culturally diverse arts practices and cultural information exchange.
Ability to make great art and food and attract audiences • Members have a wide range of skills with which to build IMP's capacity • IMP can provide opportunities for skills development • Members are supportive of each other and newcomers • Opportunities to form partnerships with other organizations eg BEMAC • IMP's members are good communicators • The strength of IMP's leadership IMP is in a good position to assist in restoring local power to regional communities • To inform local government and negotiate with government agencies • To share languages and cultures through combined festivals and events • Awareness of IMP by people from diverse cultural backgrounds • Leadership - other members are able to take it on • IMP is focal point of support for new people coming to Australia - offering the hand of support
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