Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for multicultural communities
Resources that will help keep you informed with the latest health information as well as advice and support to look after your mental health and wellbeing.

Translated information
Official information about coronavirus in languages other than English.
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The latest health information, updates and advice for people living in Victoria.
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Racism and discrimination
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Family violence support
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Mental health and wellbeing
Need to talk? Help lines and online support for mental health.

Financial and crisis support
Information on support, immediate assistance and services to help you if you’re financially affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).

Small business support
Advice, updates and support to help small businesses plan and respond to coronavirus.

International students support
Current and accurate information and resources to help international students facing hardship as a result of coronavirus.
Victorian Government multicultural campaign resources
Share the materials that you can access from these stakeholder kits with your community by email, social media or through messaging apps you use like WhatsApp, WeChat, Messenger and others.
Download all Victorian Government multicultural campaign materials(opens in a new window).
Stronger together — good news stories of community and connection
Communities30 Mar 2026Victorian Multicultural Festival returns to Grazeland for a celebration of culture, cuisine and community
Melbourne’s west was alive this past weekend with a celebration of culture, flavour and energy as the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) brought the 2026 Victorian Multicultural Festival back to Grazeland.
Communities17 Mar 2026Victory’s U-NITE Multicultural Round: Opening Cultural Diversity Week 2026
Victory’s Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s fixture against Central Coast Mariners, on Saturday 21 March will be a celebration of the wonderful contribution and passions of multicultural Victoria to kick off Cultural Diversity Week 2026.
Communities13 Mar 2026Culture connects us all: Victoria's largest celebration of diversity returns
The official countdown to Cultural Diversity Week 2026 began yesterday, as community leaders and multicultural champions gathered in East Melbourne to launch the state’s largest annual celebration of diversity.
- Communities11 Mar 2026
VMC appoints 20 exceptional young leaders to the Multicultural Youth Network
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.
Communities5 Feb 2026Multifaith Advisory Group: Building Bridges Across Faiths
Multifaith leaders of the Victorian Multicultural Commission’s Multifaith Advisory Group came together yesterday to peacefully observe the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week.
Communities22 Dec 2025Community Vigil: We stand with the Jewish community
Victorian multicultural and multifaith communities united yesterday for a peaceful community vigil, standing in solidarity with the Jewish community.
Communities18 Dec 2025Stand Together Against Hate – Sign the Statement of Unity and Solidarity
Yesterday, Victorian multicultural and multifaith leaders came together with the Premier of Victoria, the Hon Jacinta Allan to stand united against hate and violence.
- Communities15 Dec 2025
Statement from the Victorian Multicultural Commission on the Attacks at Bondi Beach, Sydney
The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) is sickened and appalled by the horrific terror attack on innocent civilians at Bondi Beach, Sydney. Aimed, as it was, at members of the Jewish community, we condemn the violence unequivocally as a manifest act of antisemitism and terror.
- Communities15 Dec 2025
Statement from the Multifaith Advisory Group
We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased from the terrorist attack targeted at the Jewish community’s Chanukah celebrations. Our prayers are with them and their loved ones, their families, and friends of the Jewish community.
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