Connecting communities and government
The Victorian Multicultural Commission was established as a statutory body in 1983 and is now constituted under the Multicultural Victoria Act 2011.
As the main link between communities and the government, our role involves:
- identifying issues faced by diverse communities through consultations and our Regional Advisory Councils
- investigating and researching issues faced by communities
- advising the Minister for Multicultural Affairs on community issues
- giving recommendations to government to improve laws and policies through submissions
- developing partnerships to improve settlement support services
- helping diverse communities to access government services
Promoting cultural diversity and participation
We encourage all Victorians to embrace our shared multicultural identity. We do this by:
- promoting the social, cultural and economic benefits of diversity
- encouraging Victoria's diverse communities to express and preserve their cultural heritage and traditions
- promoting better unity, understanding and harmony among all communities
- delivering Victoria's largest multicultural celebration, Cultural Diversity Week
Multicultural Victoria Act 2011
Read the Act to learn more about our objectives and functions.
Multicultural Victoria Act 2011
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Multicultural Victoria Act 2011 (Word)
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Commissioners
Our commissioners are community leaders committed to making a difference for all Victorians.
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