'Ask for help without hesitation': Victorian Multicultural Awards 2025 winner Sweta Kawatra Dakin

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Shweta Kawatra Dakin, Resilient Communities Manager at GenWest, an organisation working to prevent domestic and family violence. Credit: Shweta Kawatra Dakin

Victorian Multicultural Awards 2025 recipient Shweta Kawatra Dakin reflects on her work with migrant and multicultural communities, sharing why asking for help early can be life-changing. Speaking after the awards ceremony at Government House Victoria, she discussed the realities faced by culturally diverse women, the importance of safe community networks, and how trust-building and timely support play a critical role in preventing harm and strengthening social cohesion.


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