Dr Zakaria Amin has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 Multicultural Queensland Award and recognised as the Multicultural Sector Outstanding Achiever (Individual) for his deep commitment in fostering inclusivity, employment success, and community well-being has made a lasting impact across the state.
The Multicultural Queensland Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations working towards an inclusive multicultural Queensland where the Awards ceremony is part of Multicultural Queensland Month in August and it is an opportunity to learn about different cultures in Queensland and take action towards an inclusive multicultural Queensland.
The Multicultural Queensland Awards 2024 were presented by Hon Charis Mullen MP to the winners including Dr Zakaria Amin on Friday 23 August at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane, a gala event attended by over 400 guests.
During the award ceremony, Dr Amin humbly acknowledged the honour and expressed gratitude for the recognition:
“Alhamdulillah, recognition always inspires, renews energy, and drives the desire to explore further. Working with multicultural communities is definitely a passion, and I firmly believe that every individual has the potential to grow. Queensland Training and Employment Services (QTES) is the platform where we, as a community, witness and foster the growth of diversity in unity. Honored to have recently received the 2024 Multicultural Queensland Award for Multicultural Sector Outstanding Achiever (Individual). This honor is for all the multicultural community. Thank you to the whole community for giving me the platform and opportunity to serve. I am absolutely humbled.”
Dr Amin’s unwavering dedication to promoting diversity, unity, and social well-being has not only earned him this prestigious award but continues to inspire the broader multicultural community. His work stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity, reinforcing the importance of community engagement and empowerment.
As the founder of Queensland Training and Employment Services (QTES), Dr Amin has been at the forefront of providing opportunities for individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds where his work has empowered countless individuals with employment outcomes, helping them integrate successfully into the workforce and broader community.
Through QTES, Dr Amin has created a platform that not only enhances skills but fosters a sense of unity and belonging, exemplifying his belief in the potential of every individual to grow and succeed.
In addition Dr Amin is also the founder of Multicultural Mailer Inc , a non-profit organisation based in Logan, Queensland, dedicated to promoting cultural diversity and strengthening community ties. His efforts have led to the success of key initiatives such as the “Multicultural Career and Job Expo” in 2023 and 2024, where over 1,000 attendees and 70+ companies united to create employment opportunities.
He has also been instrumental in running programs like “Community Foundation Skills” & “Job Ready” under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative conducting programs collaborating with community organizations and Logan City Council to uplift multicultural individuals and contribute to the growth of a healthy, prosperous community.
Dr Amin serves as a Taskforce member of the Local Jobs and Skills (Employment Region-Brisbane South East), actively contributing to employment outcomes in the region. His commitment to community safety and cultural integration is further exemplified by his membership in the Police Multicultural Advisory Group (PMAG), an advisory body to the Queensland Police Service (QPS), and his work with the QPS Logan Cross Cultural Liaison Unit’s Multifaith Committee.
In 2022, Dr Amin’s efforts were also recognised with the AFRIQUEENSLAND AWARDS 2022 – Multicultural Connections Outreach Award, presented by the Queensland African Communities Council (QACC), underscoring his ongoing commitment to building bridges between diverse communities.
A trailblazer in mental health advocacy, Dr Amin spearheaded the Multicultural Mental Health Workshop in January 2024, which brought together political leaders, mental health experts, and community figures to address mental health challenges in Logan’s diverse communities. His work in this field has been crucial in bridging gaps and raising awareness on the importance of mental health support for multicultural communities.
Dr Amin also serves as Secretary of the Australian Centre for Unity (ACU) and looks after the Human Appeal Australia QLD office, further demonstrating his commitment to the social well-being of the community.
Dr Amin’s impactful work has recently gained further recognition, with the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Bangla publishing a feature on his achievements, particularly highlighting his success in securing the 2024 Multicultural Queensland Award.
Link : https://www.sbs.com.au/language/bangla/bn/podcast-episode/dr-zakaria-amin-qld-award/e9uace29z
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