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Latest updates and community news. 

Support for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 9, 2020
Older people can be at a greater risk of adverse health outcomes as a result of COVID-19

New policy heralds a more inclusive community

Mar 30, 2020
The WA Multicultural Policy Framework will ensure all Western Australians have the opportunity to participate equitably in civic, social, economic and cultural life

Harmony Week—a time to celebrate cultural diversity

Mar 30, 2020
Harmony Week is an opportunity for all Western Australians to celebrate our vibrant multicultural State
A young girl watching a dragon puppet

Everyone's invited to Tết New Year Festival

Jan 31, 2020
​​​​​​Tết Nguyên Đán returns to Wanneroo Showgrounds this Friday and Saturday

Funding for EDAC to support the vulnerable

Jan 30, 2020
​​​​Western Australia's Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre (EDAC) has received $638,584 as a Lotterywest grant from the State Government, to help purchase and fit-out a new head office, complete with an accessibility lift and furniture
Minister Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA with new baristas from CaLD backgrounds complete training course on the road to jobs in the hospitality industry

CaLD employment initiative to fuel love of coffee

Jan 30, 2020
Fourteen new baristas will be unleashing their skills across Perth after completing the Australia Arab Association's Beginners Barista course
A man teaching a group of students

Grants now available for community language schools

Jan 29, 2020
​Community language schools are invited to apply for grants through the Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) to support school administration and operation costs

Happy Year of the Rat!

Jan 24, 2020
This week, many Western Australians will join more than a billion people around the world in celebrating Chinese New Year, which starts on 25 January
WA Multicultural Awards

Nominations now open for the WA Multicultural Awards 2020

Nov 5, 2019
​​Do you know someone who is a champion of multiculturalism in WA? Perhaps you know about an initiative that promotes social cohesion and cultural diversity? ​
A group of people talking in an office

WA Interpreter Scholarships: BIC face-to-face course

Oct 18, 2019
Scholarships for practising interpreters for some in-demand languages
Interpreters

WA Interpreter Scholarships: TAFE SA online program (closed)

Oct 3, 2019
Scholarships are now available for online training for practising interpreters
Layla

Ancient Persian romance to captivate Perth

Sep 27, 2019
​Western Australia's culturally diverse arts scene is embracing an ancient tale of romance, love and separation — and giving it new life
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