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Our events help us change the conversation about migrant and refugee communities in wider society. Through a series of iconic events that tell the stories of our clients and communities, we are creating a platform for Queenslanders to create welcome, promote inclusion, and give new Australians a sense of belonging.

Ctc Event 4 Words That Bind

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Changing the Conversation: Words That Bind - Creating unity through our many languages

Multicultural Australia in partnership with QPAC is excited to be hosting Changing the Conversation: Words That Bind - Creating unity through our many languages. This is the finale of this series for 2024 of thought-provoking discussions exploring key issues in our increasingly multicultural society.

19/11/2024

QPAC Concert Hall South Brisbane 

Stand-Up for Women at the Sit Down Comedy Club

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Stand-Up for Women at the Sit Down Comedy Club

Celebrate International Women’s Day with an unforgettable night of laughter at Stand Up for Women, proudly presented by Multicultural Australia in partnership with the Sit Down Comedy Club. Enjoy a stellar lineup of Queensland’s most talented female comedians, including Emma Zammit, Kat Davidson, Nan Chen, Bianca Cordez, Beth Martin, Jaimeson Gilders and Angela Greensill. This special fundraising event promises an evening filled with comedy, connection, and community, with all proceeds supporting Queenslanders from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Proudly Supported by Surf Lifesaving Queensland, the Dolphins, the Brisbane Lions, Queensland Theatre and the Broncos.

04/03/2025

Sit Down Comedy Club (The Paddo Tavern), QLD

Stand-Up for Women at the Sit Down Comedy Club

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Stand-Up for Women at the Sit Down Comedy Club

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Multicultural Australia and the Sit Down Comedy Club are banding together to host Stand Up for Women, a fundraiser showcasing some of Queensland’s best comics!

04/03/2024

Sit Down Comedy Club (Paddington Tavern), QLD

LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood

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LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood
Zillmere

Celebrate the cultural diversity of our local community with food and performances from around the world, and an opportunity to walk in our parade, spreading the message of welcome to new members of our community.

21/04/2024

St Flannan's Primary School, 420 Beams Road, Zillmere

Our Journey Fremont 2024

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‘Our Journey’ is a celebration of the spirit and courage of refugees.  We invite you to join Multicultural Australia at Brisbane's iconic La Boite Theatre to watch an exclusive screening of 'Fremont', an incredible feature film about a former Afghan translator struggling to put her life back together, when a simple message in a cookie brings a moment of revelation.

19/06/2024

La Boite Theatre, 6 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove

5050 Raffle

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50:50 Charity Raffle
Brisbane Lions vs Sydney Swans
Sunday 21 July 2024

As part of AFL's upcoming multicultural round with the Brisbane Lions, Multicultural Australia is proud to be the selected organisation for the 50/50 Charity Raffle. The raffle will take place during Round 19 - Lions v Sydney Swans game on Sunday, 21 July 2024.

21/07/2024

The Gabba, 812 Stanley Street Woolloongabba

LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood

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LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood - Mabel Park

Celebrate the cultural diversity of our local community with food and performances from around the world, and an opportunity to walk in our parade, spreading the message of welcome to new members of our community.

20/06/2024

Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct, 270 Jacaranda Ave, Kingston 4114

Luminous South Bank 3 August 2024

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LUMINOUS Festival 2024

Join us on Saturday, August 3rd, at South Bank Parklands for the LUMINOUS Festival, kicking off Queensland Multicultural Month with a spectacular display of our vibrant cultural diversity at Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct. Expect a magical cultural mix of entertainment, delicious food, fun activities, and an unforgettable lantern parade.

03/08/2024

South Bank Parklands, Clem Jones Promenade, South Brisbane

Luminous Lantern Parade Lights Up The Night At South Bank In June

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LUMINOUS Melbourne

Celebrate the cultural diversity of our Melbourne community with food and performances from around the world, and an opportunity to walk in our parade, spreading the message of welcome to new members of our community.

14/08/2024

Queen Victoria Markets, Queen Street, Melbourne

LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood

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LUMINOUS in the Regions - Rockhampton

Celebrate the cultural diversity of our local community with food and performances from around the world, and an opportunity to walk in our parade, spreading the message of welcome to new members of our community.

24/08/2024

Rod Laver Plaza Riverside Park, Quay Street, Rockhampton City

Scrabble Banner

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Changing the Conversation: Who Are We? Identity in a Multicultural Australia

Multicultural Australia in partnership with QPAC is excited to be hosting Changing the Conversation: Who Are We? - Identity in a Multicultural Australia, is the third of four events in this series to be held in 2024 of thought-provoking discussions exploring key issues in our increasingly multicultural society.

20/08/2024

QPAC Concert Hall South Brisbane 

LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood

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LUMINOUS in the Regions - Gold Coast

Celebrate the cultural diversity of our local community with food and performances from around the world, and an opportunity to walk in our parade, spreading the message of welcome to new members of our community.

24/08/2024

Home of the Arts (HOTA) Parklands,135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise

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MOSAIC Festival Brisbane

Multicultural Australia’s MOSAIC Festival celebrates Queensland’s cultural diversity in the performing, creative and culinary arts with a curated lineup of live music, dance, arts and craft, sports activations, workshops and food from around the world.

17/09/2023

Roma Street Parkland, 1 Parkland Blvd, Brisbane City

LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood

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LUMINOUS in the Regions - Toowoomba

Celebrate the cultural diversity of our local community with food and performances from around the world, and an opportunity to walk in our parade, spreading the message of welcome to new members of our community.

10/08/2024

The Empire, 54-56 Neil Street, Toowoomba

Stand-Up for Women at The Sit Down Comedy Club

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Stand-Up for Women at The Sit Down Comedy Club

See some of Queensland’s best comics (yes, they are all female!) at Multicultural Australia’s Stand Up for Women at the Sit-Down Comedy Club fundraiser.

08/03/2023

The Sit Down Comedy Club 186 Given Terrace (Paddington Tavern) Paddington, QLD 4064

LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood

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LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood - Inala

Celebrate the cultural diversity of our local community with food and performances from around the world, and an opportunity to walk in our parade, spreading the message of welcome to new members of our community.

08/06/2024

HUB Community Projects, Poinsettia Street, Inala QLD, Australia

Ctc Event 1 Sport

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Changing the Conversation: Changing the Game - Sport, Women and Culture

Multicultural Australia in partnership with QPAC is excited to be hosting Changing the Conversation: Changing the Game – Sport, Women and Culture, the first in our 2024 series of thought-provoking discussions exploring key issues in our increasingly multicultural society...

12/03/2024

QPAC Concert Hall South Brisbane 

Ctc Event 2 Culture In Conflict

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Changing the Conversation: Culture in Conflict - Talking about world news when it hits home

Multicultural Australia in partnership with QPAC is excited to be hosting Changing the Conversation: Culture in Conflict, the second event in our 2024 series of thought-provoking discussions exploring key issues in our increasingly multicultural society...

25/06/2024

QPAC Concert Hall South Brisbane 

LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood

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LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood - Kingston East

Celebrate the cultural diversity of our local community with food and performances from around the world, and an opportunity to walk in our parade, spreading the message of welcome to new members of our community.

08/06/2024

Kingston East Neighbourhood Centre, Meakin Road, Kingston QLD, Australia

Our Journey

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‘Our Journey’ is a celebration of the spirit and courage of refugees.  We invite you to join Multicultural Australia at Brisbane's iconic La Boite Theatre to watch an exclusive screening of LIMBO, an award-winning feature film about an extraordinary group of refugees and asylum seekers on a remote Scottish Island.

01/07/2023

La Boite Theatre

Changing the Conversation: Cultural and Human Rights in the Digital Age

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Changing the Conversation: Cultural and Human Rights in the Digital Age

Multicultural Australia in partnership with QPAC is excited to be hosting Changing the Conversation: Cultural and Human Rights in the Digital Age, the second event in a new series of thought-provoking discussions exploring key issues in our increasingly multicultural society.

14/06/2023

QPAC Concert Hall South Brisbane

Changing the Conversation: The Uluru Statement from the Heart

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Changing the Conversation: The Uluru Statement from the Heart

Multicultural Australia, in partnership with the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, is excited to be hosting Changing the Conversation, a series of thought-provoking discussions exploring key issues in our increasingly multicultural society.

28/03/2023

QPAC Concert Hall South Brisbane

Changing the Conversation: Brave Conversations About Multiculturalism

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Changing the Conversation: Brave Conversations About Multiculturalism

Bringing together thought leaders from academia, government, business, and the community to engage in robust discussions about multiculturalism in the Australian context, and facilitated by renowned writer and host Benjamin Law...

23/08/2023

QPAC Concert Hall South Brisbane

Changing the Conversation: Creating Belonging Through Storytelling

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Changing the Conversation: Creating Belonging Through Storytelling 

Multicultural Australia in partnership with QPAC is excited to be hosting Changing the Conversation: Creating Belonging Through Storytelling, the final event in a new series of thought-provoking discussions exploring key issues in our increasingly multicultural society...

16/11/2023

QPAC Concert Hall South Brisbane 