Dumplings Against Depression - Uniting Cultures for Mental Wellbeing

From dumplings to dialogue – let’s talk mental wellbeing.

Presented by the Victorian Multicultural Commission in partnership with Solis and funded by the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Dumplings Against Depression is a community gathering where we’ll share a delicious meal and have open, inclusive conversations about mental health and wellbeing.

Join us for Dumplings Against Depression 2025 – a unique community event that brings people together over something we all love – dumplings.

• Date: Saturday 8 November 2025
• Venue: Long Room, Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, Melbourne
• Time: 11.15 am – 3.00 pm
• Register now for free: Dumplings Against Depression: Uniting Cultures for Mental Wellbeing

You’ll hear from panels of multicultural mental health experts and community voices, as we explore:

• what mental health and wellbeing means across different cultures
• how to access support services
• how we can care for ourselves and each other during tough times

You’ll be able to browse stalls and meet local service providers to discover culturally safe and community-based mental health supports.

Dumplings Against Depression will end with three concurrent sessions, where you can join:

• a roundtable to discuss how to create a capable, diverse and intersectional mental wellbeing workforce
• an interactive dance session
• a tour of Joy, an exhibition at the Immigration Museum exploring the power and meaning of joy.

Dumplings are a cherished dish in many cultures – from Asia to Europe, Africa to the Caribbean – making them the perfect symbol for connection and shared understanding across our diverse communities. We hope you’ll join us in supporting this inclusive, community-led initiative. Together we can break down mental health stigma and sector silos – one dumpling at a time.

Dumplings Against Depression resources