Radio Brisvaani
Canberra, September 16 (MCCQ Newsdesk)
Minister for Health and Aged Care, and Minister for Disability and the NDIS, Mark Butler MP will be among the keynote speakers at the 2025 National Multicultural Health and Wellbeing Conference, to be held in Melbourne on November 11–12.
The conference is hosted by the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) and the Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative (The Collaborative), in partnership with VicHealth, and will bring together health experts, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders to address the unique health and wellbeing challenges faced by Australia’s multicultural communities.
Butler, who has been a Labor Member of Parliament since 2007, represents the seats of Port Adelaide and Hindmarsh. Over his political career, he has held multiple key portfolios including Ageing, Mental Health, Housing, Homelessness, Social Inclusion, Climate Change, Water, and the Environment.
Before entering politics, Butler worked for over 15 years with the United Workers Union (then United Voice), including 11 years as its State Secretary. His advocacy for vulnerable Australians earned him the Centenary Medal in 2003 for services to trade unionism.
A strong advocate for mental health and aged care reform, Butler was also a member of the South Australian Social Inclusion Board during a major review of the state’s mental health system. His contributions to global dementia advocacy were recognised in 2013, when he received the Alzheimer’s Disease International Award for Outstanding Global Contribution to the Fight Against Dementia.
In addition to his political and advocacy work, Butler is an accomplished author. His books, Advanced Australia – The Politics of Ageing (2015) and Climate Wars (2017), reflect his commitment to addressing the intersection of social policy, ageing, and climate change.
The 2025 National Multicultural Health and Wellbeing Conference will serve as a platform for dialogue on inclusive health strategies, equitable service delivery, and community-driven approaches to wellbeing. The event will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, including senior ministers, public health leaders, and multicultural representatives from across Australia.
