Victoria’s diversity is strengthened through our programs and events

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

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

Premier's 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.
Multicultural Seniors Support Program
Grants of $2,000 are available each year to eligible multicultural seniors’ organisations for 2026–28.

Multicultural Venues Program
The program offers grants to multicultural community organisations towards venue hire for the purpose of regular community or organisation activities.
Community engagement
Victorian African Communities Committee
An advisory body that informs the Victorian Government on how to improve social and economic outcomes for the state’s diverse African communities.
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 Multicultural and Multifaith Victoria, is a network of 20 young people aged 18 to 25 who represent multicultural affairs in their region.
Victorian Government programs and information
RMIT University: Profession Ready Interpreter and Translator Scholarships
Apply for a scholarship to study the Profession Ready Interpreter and Translator course in 2027.
RMIT University: Diploma of Interpreting Scholarship
Apply for a scholarship to study the Diploma of Interpreting in Khmer, Thai or Urdu at RMIT University.
RMIT University: Advanced Diploma of Interpreting Scholarship
Apply for a scholarship to study the Advanced Diploma of Interpreting in Cantonese, Italian or Spanish at RMIT University.
Better practice guide for inclusive engagement
This guide can help you engage with community in a more inclusive way. You can use it before, during and after your engagement.
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