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.
Health information
The latest health information, updates and advice for people living in Victoria.
Schools information and advice
Find advice, tips and resources to help parents and carers support your child’s continuity of learning from home.
Racism and discrimination
Experienced racism? Here's what you can do to take action.
Family violence support
You are not alone – support is available if you or someone you know is at risk of family violence.
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
Fifteen years of listening: Victoria’s Regional Advisory Councils gather for their final meetings
News Release: For almost 15 years, Victoria’s Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) brought community voices from across the state into government decision making.
Nominations for Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence now open!
The Victorian Multicultural Commission is thrilled to announce that nominations for the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence (MAEs) 2026 are now open! The MAEs have become Victoria's highest honour, celebrating those who champion cross-cultural understanding and support people from migrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
Victorian 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.
Victory’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.
Culture 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.
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.
Multifaith 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.
Community 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.
Stand 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.
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