Victoria’s diversity is strengthened through our programs and events

Cultural Diversity Week: 17 - 23 March 2025
We bring Victorians together to celebrate and reflect on our state's multicultural communities.

Multicultural Film Festival
An annual short film festival exploring diversity and multiculturalism.

Victorian Multicultural Festival
Held from 21–23 March 2025 at the iconic Grazeland in Spotswood, this vibrant festival celebrated Victoria’s multicultural communities, packed with food, entertainment, and culture.

End of Year Event
An annual event that highlights VMC strategic priorities, reflects on the program delivery and acknowledges contributions.

Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence
We recognise, celebrate and appreciate outstanding Victorians and organisations for their service to multicultural Victoria.

Victorian Multicultural Gala Dinner
A spectacular annual celebration where people from all over Victoria come together to celebrate the vibrancy of our multicultural communities and its cultures.
Leadership and advocacy

VMC Regional Advisory Councils
Regional Advisory Councils inform the Victorian Multicultural Commission about the issues that matter most to diverse Victorians.

Multifaith Advisory Group
The Multifaith Advisory Group comprises religious leaders across Victoria communities. It provides advice on issues affecting faith communities.

Multicultural Youth Network
The Multicultural Youth Network, an initiative of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, is a network of 20 young people aged 16 to 25 who represent multicultural affairs in their region.
News and media
Find out what’s happening in Victoria’s multicultural communities.
Victorian Government programs and information

Discover Victoria's diverse population
A look at Australian census data to examine the diversity and ethnicity characteristics of multicultural Victorians.

Interpreter scholarships
Learn about scholarships for interpreting courses at RMIT University in 2025.

Grants to support multicultural communities
We offer a range of grants to support Victoria's multicultural and multifaith communities.
Victoria's Multicultural Review
The Victorian Government is seeking community feedback to inform Victoria’s Multicultural Review.
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