Multicultural Australia

24/09/2026

Sometimes belonging starts with something as simple as being invited to join a team...

For the past two years, Multicultural Australia has partnered with Toowoomba Hockey Association to deliver Belong in Hockey — creating opportunities for young people from multicultural backgrounds to connect, build confidence and become part of their local community through sport.

But the impact goes well beyond the hockey field.
Programs like this help create the everyday connections that strengthen communities: new friendships, greater confidence, a sense of belonging and opportunities for young people and families to build relationships across cultures.

We’re incredibly proud of what this partnership has achieved — and delighted to see Toowoomba Hockey Association recognised with the Social Cohesion and Community Impact Project of the Year Award at the 2026 Multicultural Queensland Awards.

It’s a wonderful acknowledgement of what can happen when community organisations and sporting clubs work together with a shared commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Watch the video and hear from the people who have been part of Belong in Hockey: https://youtu.be/pU_gzhQOrKY

The Belong in Hockey Program is proudly supported by the Queensland Government through the ActiveKIT Super Round.

Sometimes belonging starts with something as simple as being invite...

23/09/2026

It was a privilege for Multicultural Australia to join members of Queensland’s Iraqi community for Iraqi Cultural Day — a vibrant celebration of culture, identity, connection and community.

A particularly powerful message came from His Excellency Mr Abdul Kareem Toma Meddii Kaab, Ambassador of Iraq to Australia, who reflected on the meaning of success: that achievement is not only measured by what we accomplish for ourselves, but by how we use that success to contribute, give back and create opportunities for others.

It is a message that strongly resonates with our work at Multicultural Australia — recognising the strength, contribution and leadership within our communities, and the important role we can all play in helping others to thrive.

Thank you to the Iraqi community for the warm welcome and for sharing such a rich celebration of culture, belonging and connection.

22/09/2026

Creating Child Safe Organisations: 5-Part Webinar Series

Starting tonight, join us for a five-part webinar series designed to help community organisations and faith groups strengthen their child safeguarding practices and create environments where children are safe, valued, respected and heard.

Explore how leadership, organisational culture, inclusive practices, and effective safeguarding systems contribute to creating spaces where children feel safe, valued, respected and heard. Gain practical knowledge and tools to strengthen your organisation's approach to child safety, meet safeguarding responsibilities, and build confidence in recognising, reporting and responding to concerns.

Delivered in partnership with the Queensland Family and Child Commission, Settlement Services International, Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland, Pacific Island Council of Queensland, Multicultural Affairs Queensland and Community Leaders Gathering, this series supports organisations to embed child safety into everyday practice.

• Webinar 1: Leadership, culture, policies, and strong foundations

• Webinar 2: Children’s voice, family, and community participation

• Webinar 3: Right people, right skills, and inclusive practice

• Webinar 4: Complaints, safe environments, and continuous improvement

• Webinar 5: Recognising, reporting and responding to reportable conduct

The Universal Principle of cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children will be explored throughout the series.

📅 22 September | 13 October | 3 November | 24 November | 8 December 2026
🕕 6:00pm to 7:00pm (log in from 5:45pm)
💻 Online

Register now: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/aVdF8f2hTr-vsKdktY7g0g

09/09/2026

Our Introduction to Cultural Capability training is coming up on 17 September.

If you work with multicultural communities, clients, colleagues or teams, join us online for a 90-minute interactive session designed to strengthen your ability to connect and collaborate effectively across cultures.

Come explore how culture shapes behaviours, perspectives, and communication styles in both workplace and service delivery contexts – and build confidence in developing inclusive and culturally safe workplace practices.

Places are limited, so secure your spot today: https://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-cultural-capability-online-training-17-september-2026-90-mins

27/08/2026

Our Introduction to Cultural Capability training is coming up on 17 September.

Join us online for a 90-minute interactive session designed to strengthen your ability to connect and collaborate effectively across cultures.

Come explore how culture shapes behaviours, perspectives, and communication styles in both workplace and service delivery contexts – and build confidence in developing inclusive and culturally safe workplace practices.

Early-bird tickets are available until 31st August, and places are limited, so make sure to secure your spot.

https://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-cultural-capability-online-training-17-september-2026-90-mins

26/08/2026

A warm welcome starts from the moment you land. 💛

At Brisbane Airport, our team welcomes newly arrived refugees and migrants in their own language - helping them connect with the community and feel a sense of belonging from the moment they arrive.

This Multicultural Queensland Month, we came together with Brisbane Airport to create a special video celebrating the people and partnerships that help make Brisbane a welcoming and inclusive city.

We’re grateful to have a partnership that brings welcome to life, both at the airport and across our community.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBok-nNQ_NM

18/08/2026

Access to justice is not always straightforward for multicultural communities. Language barriers, unfamiliar systems, cultural differences, financial pressure and limited trust in institutions can all make legal support harder to reach.
It was great to see Polaris Lawyers taking active steps to strengthen how their team connects with and supports clients across different cultures, languages and life experiences.

Through the session we discussed key points including the importance of plain language, active listening, culturally safe communication, checking for understanding, avoiding assumptions, and recognising how clients’ cultural backgrounds, migration experiences and levels of trust can shape the way they engage with legal services.

It was wonderful to see such strong engagement and reflection in the room, and incredible to see the diversity within Polaris Lawyers’ own team - a real strength in their work with multicultural communities.

Thank you to Polaris Lawyers for the opportunity to support this important work and for your commitment to more inclusive, culturally responsive practice.

13/08/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the latest graduates of Multicultural Australia’s Building Skills for the Future program, who achieved an incredible 100% completion rate.

The milestone comes as the program has also been named a regional finalist in the Queensland Training Awards for the second time, recognising the impact of the program and the dedication of the team behind it.

Delivered in partnership with Aurora Training Institute: RTO Code: 32237 and proudly funded by the Queensland Government Skills for Queensland, participants completed their Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways, building skills and confidence to take their next steps.

Many graduates have already secured employment or progressed to Certificate III study, and we’re excited to see where their pathways lead next.

Congratulations to our graduates and the team who supported them along the way!

03/08/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 LUMINOUS Lantern Parade!

Thank you to everyone who helped make the night so magical: our attendees, communities, performers, volunteers, partners and supporters.

The evening was a beautiful celebration of belonging, connection and community. From the lanterns and performances to the many smiles shared along the way, it was a powerful reminder of what makes our state so special: its people.

We loved celebrating with you all. What was your favourite part from the night?

Special thanks to our Foundation Partners: Brisbane City Council Multicultural Affairs, Queensland Government

Our Volunteer Partner: Brisbane Airport

Our Welcome Cafe Partner: TAFE Queensland

Our Friends of Luminous Partners: Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma blue APACHE NAATI (National Accreditation Authority and Interpreters) Brisbane Catholic Education Queensland Family and Child Commission Australian Department of Home Affairs

Our Inclusion Partner: Carers Queensland

Our Community Partners: Catholic Justice & Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of Brisbane Brisbane Lions JMC Academy Dolphins NRL AFL Queensland

Featuring lanterns from LightnUp Inc (producers of the Lismore Lantern Parade)

30/07/2026

Tonight’s the night!

Join us at South Bank for LUMINOUS, an evening to celebrate the people, cultures and stories that make Queensland strong.

Before you head out, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your evening.

THE LOCATION
South Bank Parklands
The parade starts at the Epicurious Garden and ends at Riverside Green for a World Music Concert.

THE SCHEDULE
5:30pm - Arrive and find a spot
6:00pm - Parade starts
6:40pm - Parade ends
7:00pm - Music, dance and performances begin at Riverside Green. Performers include Indangamirwa Rwandan Dancers, Al Zayton Palestinian Dabke Troupe, Byron Taiko, and Mad Mariachi.
8:30pm - Event concludes

THE CELEBRATION
This is a moment to come together and celebrate the stories and diversity that make Queensland shine.

Let’s shine brighter, together.