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. Submissions open now until 10 March 2025.

Victorian Multicultural Festival
Taking place from 21–23 March 2025 at the iconic Grazeland in Spotswood, this vibrant festival is the ultimate celebration of 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
MYN is a platform for members to advise the VMC and Government Departments on matters affecting multicultural young people.
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.

Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26
Grants of up to $150,000 are available to support community-led responses to racism.
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