Who we are?
We are the independent voice for multicultural and multifaith communities in Victoria.
We work with communities and government to ensure diverse voices help shape decisions, services and opportunities for all Victorians.
We bring together community engagement, policy development and grant delivery to help ensure the voices, experiences and priorities of multicultural and multifaith communities are reflected in government decisions.
We work across Victoria to strengthen inclusion, improve outcomes and support communities to participate fully in social, cultural, economic and civic life.
What we do?
We work with communities, government and organisations across Victoria to:
- represent and advocate for the interests of multicultural and multifaith communities
- listen to and consult with communities about their experiences, priorities and needs
- provide independent advice and recommendations to government
- support policies, programs and services that are inclusive and accessible
- deliver grants, community programs and events
- strengthen community safety and resilience
- help drive better outcomes for multicultural and multifaith Victorians across government
- provide feedback to community on how their advice has been received and used by government.
Our role
Multicultural and Multifaith Victoria acts as a bridge between communities and government.
Through consultation, research and community partnerships, we identify issues affecting multicultural and multifaith Victorians and provide independent advice to government on how services, policies and programs can better meet community needs.
We are committed to ensuring community voices are heard and that people understand how their feedback contributes to government action.
Our objectives
Our work supports a Victoria where:
- diversity is valued and celebrated
- everyone has equitable access to services and opportunities
- communities are safe, connected and resilient
- government decisions are informed by community experiences
- multicultural and multifaith Victorians can thrive and contribute to all aspects of Victorian life.
How we are different
Multicultural and Multifaith Victoria brings together functions that were previously delivered separately by the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) and the Department of Premier and Cabinet's Multicultural Affairs Division.
By combining community engagement, policy and grants in one organisation, we can create a stronger connection between community feedback and government action.
In addition, the organisation has strengthened responsibilities and powers to support whole-of-government planning, accountability and reporting on outcomes for multicultural and multifaith communities.
The Multicultural Community Advisory Group
An independent group of advisors to Multicultural and Multifaith Victoria will be established. This will be known as the Multicultural Community Advisory Group. Its members will actively participate in community events, consultations, and government forums.
Advisory group members will represent diverse communities, faiths, occupations and locations. One member will be a dedicated youth representative.
Recruitment for these positions is underway.
Language services reforms
The legislation allows the Minister for Multicultural Affairs to direct certain public sector organisations to use VITS LanguageLoop(opens in a new window) for interpreting and translating services. This aims to ensure critical government services are supported by high-quality, accessible language services.
The government will also continue to consider opportunities to work with private language service providers.
For further information on these important reforms, visit Multicultural and Multifaith Victoria: Language services reforms.
Multicultural Victoria Amendment (Multicultural and Multifaith Victoria) Bill 2026
Multicultural and Multifaith Victoria was established as a statutory body on 1 October 2026, and is now established under the Multicultural Victoria Amendment (Multicultural and Multifaith Victoria) Bill 2026.
It makes changes to the Multicultural Victoria Act 2011 that resets how government listens to, collaborates with and supports Victoria’s multicultural and multifaith communities.
Our people
Multicultural and Multifaith Victoria's leadership team will consist of a Coordinator General and will be supported by two Deputies, one of whom will be from regional Victoria.
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