Warrnambool Multicultural Association

20/06/2026

19/06/2026

Reconciliation Victoria is proud to stand with the First Peoples of this country and opposes One Nation’s ignorant, cruel and retrograde agenda. Read the full statement:

"Reconciliation Victoria Statement on One Nation
18 June 2026

Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club address yesterday made it clear that her divisive position on Australia’s social composition and culture is effectively unchanged from when she entered federal politics in 1996.

In the course of an address light on real policy and laden with grievances and at times threats, Senator Hanson restated the now-discredited figure of $30 billion as being spent on Indigenous programs and that under a One Nation government the National Indigenous Australians Agency would be scrapped. She also labelled Welcomes to Country ‘divisive’.

Senator Hanson attacked multiculturalism, stating that Australia ‘must be monocultural’ – while disingenuously denying that this was a racist position.

She singled out Muslims for particular criticism while also attacking other marginalised groups such as the trans community.

The overall impression is that Senator Hanson wants to take Australia back to the pre-1960s where only white Europeans are welcome and the truth of Australia’s First People’s history was swept under the rug.

If it wasn’t already apparent, it certainly is now, that a government of which One Nation is part would be disastrous for First Peoples and reconciliation as well as multicultural communities and members of the trans community.

Reconciliation Victoria is proud to stand with the First Peoples of this country and opposes One Nation’s ignorant, cruel and retrograde agenda."

https://www.reconciliationvic.org.au/

17/06/2026

Become a Mentor or Mentee with Deakin CREATE’s Career Clinic!

Join this free, 7-week, low time-commitment program and be part of something truly meaningful and impactful.

As a participant, you'll connect with fabulous people from diverse backgrounds, build valuable networks, and gain insights, confidence and inspiration along the way. Many participants describe it as a rewarding and unforgettable experience.

Who is eligible to attend?
• Mentors can be professionals from any background (including non-migrant).
• Mentees can be anyone who has arrived in Australia as a migrant, refugee or seeking asylum.
• This round is dedicated to anyone living in South West Victoria.

Details and application links are in the comments. Apply now! 🌟

Warrnambool City Youth, Warrnambool City Council, Moyne Shire Council, Corangamite Shire Council, Southern Grampians Shire Council, Glenelg Shire Council, Leadership Great South Coast, Leadership Great South Coast, South West Community Foundation, South West Healthcare, South West TAFE, South West Skills and Jobs Centre Fletcher Jones Family Foundations, are-able, Gardiner Foundation, The Ian Potter Foundation, Wannon Water, Warrnambool Community Garden, CONNECT Warrnambool

16/06/2026

Expressions of Interest for the 2026 Warrnambool Multicultural Festival are now OPEN! 🎉

And they're live on our very first website! 😁

https://www.multiculturalswvic.org.au/warrnambool-multicultural-festival

We are thrilled to launch the new website and open EOIs for:
🎭 Performers
🍜 Food and market stallholders
🤝 Community organisations and services
💪 Volunteers

Join us in celebrating the cultural diversity of our region and be part of one of South West Victoria's most vibrant community events.

Visit the website and submit your EOI today!

We promote cultural awareness and build intercultural connections for the benefit of all communities across Warrnambool and South West Victoria through programs, events and the award-winning Warrnambool Multicultural Festival.

15/06/2026

🚨 Big news is coming from WMA… actually, TWO big announcements 👀

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes and can’t wait to share what’s coming very soon.

Stay tuned over the next few days, and make sure you’re signed up to our mailing list so you don’t miss it! https://shorturl.at/3pAgI

By subscribing, you’ll stay updated on multicultural events, festivals, community programs, volunteer opportunities, and stories that celebrate diversity across South West Victoria.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

We’ll be excited to have you with us as we continue building a more connected, inclusive, and vibrant community together. 😊

Warrnambool Multicultural Association (WMA) creates and collects useful information and resources relating to settlement and engagement for all, especially the culturally and linguistically diverse communities in the South West Region, hoping to help multicultural residents navigate and engage with....

14/06/2026

14/06/2026

AN important venture to connect, support and strengthen its multicultural community was recently launched in Warrnambool West. https://www.warrnamboolweekly.com.au/community-hub-strengthens-connections-2026-06-12

07/06/2026

Last chance to register for tomorrow's (June 9) online discussion at lunchtime on:

How to release the power of cultural diversity to drive local economic growth.

https://events.humanitix.com/https-www-igenfoundation-org-au-event-details-releasing-the-power-of-cultural-diversity-to-drive-local-economic-growth