Welcome
Welcome to the home of cultural diversity in Victoria. Our state is continually being enriched by the presence of people from all over the world and in these pages you'll find plenty of information about who we are, where we come from, what we have in common and what makes us different from each other.
People of Victoria
The people of Victoria come from more than 248 countries, speak more than 289 languages and follow more than 128 faiths. Our population diversity is constantly changing. Click here for more information on our faiths, languages and cultures.
Cultural Diversity Week
Cultural Diversity Week is Victoria’s largest event for the promotion of cultural, linguistic and religious diversity and community harmony. The Week, held annually between 14-21 March, provides an opportunity for all Victorians to celebrate our cultural, linguistic and religious diversity. It also marks the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Racism on 21 March and affirms our belief in the right for all Victorians to live without fear of racial and religious discrimination. Find out more about Cultural Diversity Week.
All of Us campaign
The Victorian Government has created an advertising campaign to celebrate the rich cultural, linguistic and religious diversity of our state. The campaign appears on television and in print publications and highlights people from the many different ethnicities that make up our population. The ads have been translated into Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Serbian, Turkish, Croatian, Cambodian, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Arabic. Find out more about the people in the All of Us campaign.
Promoting harmony
Victoria is a world leader in the promotion of cultural diversity. Our diversity is one of our strengths and initiatives to ensure our society continues to be harmonious and inclusive are proudly embraced. In recognising this, Victoria has pioneered many pieces of legislation that have set a multicultural affairs benchmark, not only for Australia but also for the rest of the world. Find out more about how the Victorian Government is working to promote harmony.
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