Nasir Hussain
Diversity Advocate & President of Muslim Australian Connections of South Australia
Since migrating to Australia in 2006, Nasir has devoted himself to building bridges between Muslims and the wider Australian society.
Edgar is currently President of the Maltese Community Council of South Australia. In the mid-90s Edgar served as President and coordinator of the Maltese Language and Folk Dancing School of Adelaide, organising cultural floor shows.
He is currently serving his third consecutive term in Local Government and is also the Council’s representative on the Youth Advisory Committee.
In recognition of his work for the community he has been awarded the Premier’s Certificate of Appreciation, the Centenary of Federation Medal, and the Order of Australia. Edgar’s work has greatly contributed to the vitality of the Maltese community and the community in general.
The Australia Day Council of South Australia acknowledges the Adelaide region as the traditional country of the Kaurna people and respect Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land.
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