Bringing together people to celebrate a positive way forward for multiculturalism. Strengthening the fabrics of our multicultural society which we are so proud of. And working hard and volunteering hours every day, every weekend!
As you know, Cultural Diversity Week | 17-23 March 2025, is a time to honour the unique journeys and shared stories that define our multicultural identity in Victoria. It also includes the UN Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | 21 March.
There are many ways to get involved - we invite you to share, participate, and celebrate the rich diversity of Victoria’s communities. Please join us.
Attached is the Stakeholder Engagement Pack developed by the VMC Communications & Events team which contains details on how you can get involved in CDW as an individual or as an organisation. It would also be fantastic if you could share this pack with any relevant contacts or organisations within your networks who might be interested.
There are a number of avenues to get involved. Presidents, Chairpersons, CEOs, Board Members, Committee members and leaders, young and senior, are sought to join in our Digital Campaign to celebrate cultural diversity. To join this Digital Campaign, simply share your cultural story in a short video (90 seconds or thereabout) to inspire others and embrace the theme "Embrace the Journey, Shape Our Future.” And share it on their social media, council website and tag us, tag @multiculturevic #VMC2025 and #Embracethejourney.
There are many other avenues to get involved and please help share within your networks.
- Participate - Host an event or activity
- Organise an event or meeting whether that be a lunch, workshop, storytelling session or cultural performance to celebrate diversity in your community, workplace or school for your chance to win some prizes
- Make sure you upload your activity or event to VMC Connect and tag @multiculturevic as well as include #CDW2025 on socials to be eligible for the prize
- If you could also please send us an email to let us know that you will be hosting your own event
- Celebrate - Join our digital campaign
- Share your cultural story in a short video to inspire others and embrace the theme "Embrace the Journey, Shape Our Future." Showcase your traditions, language, or favourite cultural moments – and get the chance to win exclusive prizes!
- Make sure to tag @multiculturevic #VMC2025 and #Embracethejourney to be eligible for the prize
- Share – Spread the word!
- Share the materials available in this kit with your communities and networks via social media, WhatsApp, WeChat, Messenger and Facebook groups, ensuring that the information reaches diverse audiences and encourages participation
- Attend - Victorian Multicultural Festival at Grazeland
- Attend the flagship festival to celebrate and unite diverse communities, 21–23 March at the iconic Grazeland, Spotswood, VIC 3015
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to communications@vmc.vic.gov.au.
Sincerely
Vivienne Nguyen AM (she/her), Chairperson
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