Latest news: Multicultural

The ACT Participation Multicultural Grants will provide more than $190,000 to support Canberra's diverse community.

Eleven culturally and linguistically diverse Canberrans have been appointed to the ACT’s Ministerial Advisory Council for Multiculturalism.

The government promised a large new multicultural events venue at EPIC; instead, the Fitzroy Pavilion will be refurbished.

Today marks the start of Harmony Week 2023, and Canberra has progressed from an 'Established' to an ‘Advanced’ Welcoming City.

The ACT Legislative Assembly has today passed the Multiculturalism Bill, legislation enshrining the ACT’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Bungendore will hold its first multicultural festival in February, a month before Queanbeyan's event in March.

Beauty, ego, and love are common threads in almost every story ever written. Locals can see these themes written in a way they may not have experienced before at a traditional Indian dance drama – Parijatham at Gungahlin College Theatre on 6 November.

Want to experience the rich culture of Europe, the Middle East, and other faraway lands but don’t want to hire a pet sitter and jump on a plane? Then this weekend’s Windows to the World event is perfect for you. On the weekend of 22-23 October, embassies and high commissions around Canberra invite the public to experience what their countries are all about.

The National Multicultural Festival will be making its return to the Capital next year and its set to be bigger than ever.

One in four Canberrans were born overseas, but what happens when they grow old? There is nowhere for them to go, community leaders say.

The ACT Government opened consultation for its draft Multicultural Recognition Bill, legislation for “an inclusive and welcoming Canberra".

Put forward your nominations for the 2022 ACT Multicultural Awards, recognising individuals and organisations that make Canberra inclusive.

The opening of Australia’s first kava lounge at the RUC Turner Bowls Club, Canberra, on Sunday “marked a milestone".

Kava is the drink of peace, explains Faonetapu Takiari, and he clears up a few misconceptions about the Pacific beverage.

Today marks the start of Harmony Week 2022, an important occasion to highlight inclusiveness, respect, and belonging for all Australians.

Canberra will go without the Multicultural Festival for yet another year. The Festival will be postponed to 2023, due to COVID.