Victoria’s diversity is strengthened through our programs and events

Multicultural Youth Network
MYN is a platform for members to advise the VMC and Government Departments on matters affecting multicultural young people. Expressions of interest closing Sunday 21 August.

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

Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence
Recognising the ways Victorians strengthen multiculturalism. Nominations are now open for Multicultural Awards for Excellence 2023.

Victorian Refugee Awards
We are proud to coordinate these annual awards which recognise people, businesses and organisations who have excelled through their study, work, entrepreneurship, or volunteering.

Victorian Multicultural Gala Dinner
A spectacular annual event that showcased the artistic talents of our multicultural communities and officially launched Cultural Diversity Week.
Leadership and advocacy

VMC Regional Advisory Councils
Regional Advisory Councils inform the Victorian Multicultural Commission about the issues that matter most to diverse Victorians.

Multicultural Chambers of Commerce Group
The Victorian Multicultural Commission coordinates a network of Victoria’s multicultural chambers of commerce to promote community and economic prosperity.

Multifaith Advisory Group
The Multifaith Advisory Group comprises religious leaders across Victoria communities. It provides advice on issues affecting faith communities.
Victorian Government programs and information

Multicultural grants
We encourage multicultural and multifaith groups to apply for grants to fund projects, events and initiatives that preserve, celebrate and promote their culture, faith or community.

Discover Victoria's diverse population
A look at Australian census data to examine the diversity and ethnicity characteristics of multicultural Victorians.

Interpreter scholarships
Providing scholarships to support students undertaking interpreting courses at RMIT University in 2023.
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