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Office of Multicultural Interests The Office of Multicultural Interests is a division of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport. Intentionally false or misleading.

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The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) is a division of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport. Its key role is to advise the Minister on the development of WA Government policies and programs to achieve the full potential of multiculturalism. OMI develops strategies that include everyoneβ€”culturally diverse communities, the wider community, business and industry groups, government and non-government agenciesβ€”to help develop a society that values and maximises the benefits of its cultural diversity. Its strategies assist organisations to develop policies, programs and services that are accessible and responsive to the needs of a diverse community. OMI provides information, advice, funding, training and support to communities and community organisations to help build strong communities that maintain and share their diverse cultures and participate actively in all aspects of Western Australian life. The Western Australian government proudly acknowledges and celebrates our cultural diversity as one of our State’s great strengths and actively plans for a future that captures its potential. We welcome open and respectful conversation on our page. To keep this space safe and enjoyable for everyone, we ask that all community members follow these guidelines. We may remove comments if we consider them to be:

1. Defamatory, unlawful, or in breach of laws relating to harassment, discrimination, vilification, or contempt. We may also close comments on posts that could attract harmful or unlawful discussion.

2. An infringement of intellectual property rights, including copyright.

4. Abusive, offensive, or obscene.

5.Compromising the privacy of any person or containing inappropriate personal information.

6. Promoting or endorsing commercial products or services.

7. Seeking donations, fundraising, or financial contributions.

8. Designed to provoke or disrupt discussion within the community.

9. Impersonating another person or posting on behalf of suspended users.

23/10/2026

Hear from the Australian Arab Association about the Arab Festival, coming up this Saturday 24 October! 🌟

From delicious food and live performances to family-friendly activities and cultural experiences, this popular event is a great opportunity to experience the rich cultures, traditions and hospitality of Perth’s Arab communities. See you there!

πŸ“… 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Saturday 24 October 2026
πŸ“ Burswood Park, Resort Drive, Burswood
🎟️ Free entry

On the road with OMI! ✈️ Our Community Engagement and Funding team has been travelling across WA this past weekend, visi...
22/10/2026

On the road with OMI! ✈️

Our Community Engagement and Funding team has been travelling across WA this past weekend, visiting the people and places who all contribute to our state’s vibrant multicultural mosaic.

Cath and Rosemine, together with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, hosted two co-design workshops on Friday 16 and Sunday 18 October as part of WA Harmony Week 2027 preparations.

It was great to have 40 community members representing a diverse range of organisations help make the workshops a success.

From Saturday 17 to Monday 19 October, WeiQi and Cecile met with culturally and linguistically diverse community leaders, faith leaders, service providers and young people across Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Wickham, Point Samson and Cossack.

On their travels, the pair had the chance to see six Filipino basketball teams in action at the Karratha Leisureplex.

The OMI staff loved being able to meet people in the regions and hear about the important work being done throughout WA to develop social cohesion, combat racism and build a sense of belonging 🌟

Last Saturday’s WA Chinese Cultural Festival was a powerful celebration of culture, tradition and community spirit 🌟 Hos...
21/10/2026

Last Saturday’s WA Chinese Cultural Festival was a powerful celebration of culture, tradition and community spirit 🌟

Hosted by Chung Wah Association, Charles Paterson Park came alive with captivating cultural performances, the ever-popular lion dances, a unique dragon boat tug-of-war competition and a delicious selection of food, before an exciting drone show lit up the sky to bring the evening to a close πŸŽ†

It was wonderful to see people of all backgrounds come together to pay tribute to cultural heritage and showcase the strong community spirit that makes WA so vibrant.

Find upcoming cultural events on our events calendar 🌏 https://bit.ly/4uPDufx

16/10/2026

Watch the night sky come alive this Saturday night ✨

One of the highlights at tomorrow’s WA Chinese Cultural Festival, hosted by Chung Wah Association, will be a spectacular drone show that lights up the sky with stunning designs inspired by Chinese heritage and traditions πŸŽ†

It will be an immersive experience for all ages and a celebration of the rich cultural diversity that makes WA such a vibrant place to live.

Bring along your loved ones and enjoy everything the festival has to offer!

πŸ“… 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday 17 October 2026
πŸ“ Charles Paterson Park, Resort Drive, Burswood
🎟️ Free entry

15/10/2026

With the colour and excitement of Chung Wah Association’s WA Chinese Cultural Festival just a few days away, we had a chat with Alicia from the Chung Wah Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe.

Find out more about the symbolism of the lion, what to expect at the event and even get a behind the scenes glimpse of the troupe perfecting their moves in the video below.

πŸ“… 10:00 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday 17 October 2026
πŸ“ Charles Paterson Park, Burswood

The 2026 WA Chinese Cultural Festival has been supported by the Office of Multicultural Interests.

Getting ready for your Australian citizenship test? Multicultural Futures is offering free Australian Citizenship Prepar...
13/10/2026

Getting ready for your Australian citizenship test?

Multicultural Futures is offering free Australian Citizenship Preparatory Classes to support people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds on their citizenship journey.

🌏 Classes are delivered by bilingual facilitators and are available in: πŸ—£οΈ Mandarin, Arabic, Tagalog, Chin and English.

βœ… A facilitator is available for Urdu, Hindi and Pashto speakers.

πŸ”— Find out more on the Multicultural Futures website: https://bit.ly/4hSMlaR

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking community members to review immunisation fact sheets before th...
12/10/2026

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking community members to review immunisation fact sheets before they are translated into multiple languages.

CAHS is looking for people who speak or are connected to communities that use Arabic, Spanish, Chin Haka, Swahili, Burmese, Karen, Oromo, Tigrinya, Tamil or Pashto.

Reviewers will be asked to provide feedback to help ensure the resources are easy to understand, culturally appropriate and community friendly and will be paid for their time.

πŸ“§ To express your interest or find out more, email Claire Parry, Department of Health, at [email protected]

πŸ“’ The 2026-27 Women's Grants for a Stronger Future Program is open for applications.A total of $485,000 funding is avail...
09/10/2026

πŸ“’ The 2026-27 Women's Grants for a Stronger Future Program is open for applications.

A total of $485,000 funding is available to support projects that promote gender equality to contribute to a fairer and more equitable Western Australian community.

Two funding categories are available:
🌟 Annual grants of up to $10,000 for one-off initiatives delivered over a period of up to 12 months.
🌟 Larger grants of up to $100,000 for larger strategic projects delivered over a period of between 12 and 24 months.

πŸ”— Find out more on the WA Government website: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/womens-grants-stronger-future

βŒ› Applications close 3:00 pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026

πŸ’¬ A free, practical workshop will also be held from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday 13 October 2026 for organisations providing services for women and gender equality that will explore how to shape strong applications.

Register for this workshop on the Eventbrite website: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/impact-cafe-services-for-women-and-gender-equality-tickets-2000249760880?aff=oddtdtcreator

Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Women's Grants for a Stronger Future Program, with $485,000 in funding available through a competitive process to support projects that advance gender equality, to build a better, fairer and more equitable Western Australian community.

This year, grassroots organisations can apply for grant funding through the following two funding categories:

πŸ”Έ Grants of up to $10,000 (ex GST) for one-off initiatives delivered over a period of up to 12 months.
πŸ”ΉGrants of up to $100,000 (ex GST) for larger strategic projects delivered over a period of between 12 and 24 months.

The 2026–27 program builds on the success of previous Women's Grants rounds, which have funded a wide range of projects supporting women across Western Australia since 2003.

Not sure how to shape your idea into a strong application? Join Lotterywest and our Women's Policy team at Impact CafΓ©, a free, practical workshop for organisations providing services for women and gender equality. You'll learn how to define community need, plan your outcomes and present your project clearly.

πŸ‘‰ Register for the free workshop: https://docsm.au/4hcZ2OY

πŸ‘‰ Learn more about eligibility and how to apply: https://docsm.au/womens-grants-2027

Successful applicants will be announced on 8 March 2027.

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