Cultural Diversity Week is here, and across Victoria communities are coming together to celebrate the richness that defines us.
Our cultural diversity goes beyond food, festivals and language. It lives in the stories we share, the values we carry, and the connections we build every day.
This week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the depth, strength and vibrancy of our communities.
What makes Victoria strong is our curiosity, our willingness to listen, and our openness to meaningful conversation and dialogue. Cultural Diversity Week plays an important role in deepening that shared understanding and bringing people closer together.
There are many events taking place across the state, offering opportunities to connect, learn and celebrate. You can view a range of events taking place across Victoria on VMConnect. Storytelling is at the heart of this, and I encourage each and every one of you to take part in the digital campaign by sharing your own story of culture and connection.
I also invite you to join us this weekend at the Victorian Multicultural Festival. Held over three days at Grazeland, communities will come together at Melbourne’s foodie playground which will transform into a celebration of global flavours, music and performance, featuring its biggest entertainment lineup yet.
Warm regards,
Vivienne Nguyen AM, Chairperson
News and events
JOINING | Us this weekend for Victorian Multicultural Festival
Cultural Diversity Week is now underway across Victoria, bringing communities together under the theme 'Culture connects us all'.
This weekend, the celebrations come to life at the Victorian Multicultural Festival, a key highlight of the week. It is an opportunity to experience culture through food, music, performance and community connection, all in one place.
Whether you are attending with family, friends or your community, the festival offers a chance to learn from one another, celebrate shared values and enjoy the richness of Victoria’s cultural diversity.
We encourage everyone to join us to visit the stalls, take part in activities and experience a celebration that reflects the strength and vibrancy of our communities.
ANNOUNCING | Multicultural Youth Network Members for 2026
Twenty outstanding young Victorians have been appointed to the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) Multicultural Youth Network (MYN) for 2026, following a comprehensive statewide recruitment process.
Representing multicultural and multifaith communities across metropolitan and regional Victoria, the new MYN members will provide advice to the VMC and the Victorian Government on key challenges and opportunities facing multicultural young people.
The MYN officially commenced its new term on Wednesday 4 March, meeting for the first time to begin shaping its priorities and focus areas for 2026.
COMBATTING | Islamophobia – a Resource guide and active bystander toolkit
New resources are now available to help Victorians identify, respond to, and report Islamophobia.
The Combatting Islamophobia resources provide practical tools to support those who experience or witness Islamophobia.
Developed in partnership with Muslim community leaders, the resources include:
- a guide on what Islamophobia is
- an active bystander toolkit
- information on accessing support and reporting options
The resources are also available in several community languages.
SHARING | Melbourne Victory Autumn holiday program
The Melbourne Victory Holiday Program, funded by the Victorian Government’s Department of Education, is back on during the upcoming April school holidays.
The FREE programs focus on developing leadership, teamwork and football skills while promoting social and emotional well-being of secondary school-aged students.
The program aims to engage young people from multicultural backgrounds and anyone who faces barriers to accessing quality football programs, creating an inclusive environment for young people from schools and community services.
SETTING | The Standard: Supporting cultural safety in sport
Community sport thrives when every player feels welcome, safe and respected. That’s why VicHealth has launched Set The Standard, a campaign to prevent and reduce racism in community sport through practical, everyday actions.
'Set The Standard' gives coaches and club committees practical resources and tools to help clubs navigate challenging moments and build positive everyday habits.
Culturally safer, welcoming sport benefits everyone. It boosts physical and mental health, strengthens confidence and connection, energises volunteers, and builds stronger communities. When clubs get culture right, participation grows and communities thrive.
VIC | TAC | ADVISING | Stop kidding yourself: if you drink, don’t drive
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has relaunched its “Stop kidding yourself. If you drink, don’t drive” campaign, which aims to shift safe driving behaviour away from the 0.05 BAC reference point and towards complete separation of drinking and driving.
"Would you rather say No to a drink
or No, l've lost my licence"?
If you are planning to drink, don't drive.
TAC has created translated resources for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
AUST | AGAC | PUBLISHING | You Decide Who Decides guide in community languages
'You Decide Who Decides' is a guide about important things to think about before making an enduring power for financial decisions.
The guide and videos were developed by the Office of the Public Advocate (Victoria) on behalf of, and in partnership with members of the Australian Guardianship and Administration Council (AGAC).
A video abut the guide is now available to watch in: Arabic, Cantonese, Filipino, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin, Nepali, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese as well as English.
MELB | SLV | GRANTING | State Library Victoria Fellowships 2026 | Expressions of interest close 9am Tuesday 7 April 2026
Expressions of interest are now open for the State Library Victoria (SLV) Fellowships 2026, supporting researchers, writers, artists and creative practitioners to develop new work inspired by the Library’s collections.
Fellowships and residencies provide funding, dedicated workspace and access to collections and expertise, supporting projects that contribute to research, creativity and public engagement.